Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision programme

Retail Ireland Skillnet have officially launched an Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision!

They are now inviting Employers to register to participate – the programme will initially run in Galway and Dublin and will take on 120 Apprentices. Participants will be trained free of charge and will receive an Advanced Level 6 Award with the opportunity to progress to year 2 of the Retail Management Practice Degree. Employers will only be asked to release employees for training 23 – 24 days during September to June. It will allow retail employers to attract new employees who want to participate in the programme and existing employees can also participate.

Apprenticeship In Retail Supervision

INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS

What is the Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision?

The Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision is an exciting new two-year programme designed for people who have potential to work in a management or supervisory position within retail. This Apprenticeship programme provides apprentices with the skills, attitude and competencies to excel as a Retail Supervisor in any retail subsector.

The Apprenticeship combines classroom learning and on-the-job learning experiences. The Apprentice must attend classroom 23 – 24 days per year (Year 1 – 24 days and Year 2 – 23 days), as well as complete workplace tasks as part of on-the-job learning to develop the competencies and practical application in the retail environment. The programme has a total annual intake of 120 Apprentices, 60 in Galway and 60 in Dublin. Classes are held from September to May/June with no classes scheduled on retail busy dates.

There is no fee attached to enrolling apprentices on this programme, however retailers must release employees so they can attend all classroom days and online learning sessions. On successful completion of the two-year programme, apprentices will graduate with an Advanced Level 6 Award with the opportunity to progress to year 2 of the Retail Management Practice Degree. This means that your employees can graduate with an Apprenticeship and a Degree all within 4 Years.

This new and innovative programme has been developed by Retail Ireland Skillnet in close collaboration with Irish retailers. The Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision offers retailers an opportunity to attract new employees as well as retain and develop existing employees.

Learning Modules Year 1

Programme Induction

Retail Professional Selling

Retail Customer Experience

Retail IT

Communications for Retail

Legal Issues in Retail

Safety, Health & Welfare

Retail Supervision

Learning Modules Year 2

Retail Pharmacy *

Food Safety & HACCP *

Retail Merchandising *

Retail Security *

Finance & Decision Making

Omni-Channel Marketing

Retail Supervision 2

Capstone Module

* Elective Module

Benefits for Employers

Business Growth

The apprentice brings new ideas to your workplace with the potential to grow revenue.

Develop Talent & Excellence

Upskill your team with the skills and competencies to succeed in your business.

Create Career Pathway

Develop a career progression route to attract and retain people to your business.

Cost of the Apprenticeship

It's FREE! There is no fee for employers to register employees as apprentices.

Professional Qualification

This Apprenticeship leads to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Retail Supervision.

Who should apply for the Apprenticeship?

The Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision is an exciting career opportunity for:

The Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision is primarily targeting existing retail employees who have been identified by you as future managers in your organisation. Existing retail supervisors or retail managers would also find this programme highly beneficial. Retail Ireland Skillnet can only take applications for the Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision from retailers. School leavers and career switchers interested in enrolling on this programme should secure retail employment with a retailer willing to sponsor them over the two years.

All applications must come directly from the retailer, as apprentices must be sponsored for the duration of the two-year programme.

Entry Requirements

Retail Ireland Skillnet can only accept applications from retailers. Applications cannot be made directly from school leavers, retail employees or career switchers. All apprentices must be sponsored by a retailer for the duration of the two-year programme.

The entry requirements to enrol on the programme:

Applicants must be 18 years or older to obtain a place on the programme

• Grade O6/H7 or above in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects (including Maths F2/06/H7 along with English or Irish 06/H7) or a full QQI Level 5 or higher qualification
• Mature applicants aged 21 years and with 3 years relevant retail work experience
• International applicants must present the equivalent of a full Level 5 qualification or higher. Learners for whom English is not the first language must demonstrate proficiency in English. Applicants should achieve a minimum of a grade B2 in the Oxford English Test or equivalent in other recognized English Tests

Recognition of Prior Learning will also be considered as part of entry requirements

The Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision programme is delivered in two locations, Galway and Dublin. There is a total annual intake of 120 apprentices – 60 in Galway and 60 in Dublin. The Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision commences every year in September. Applications are accepted all year. If your business is interested in taking part in the Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision, submit the Employer Register Your Interest Form and a member of the Retail Ireland Skillnet team will be in touch.

Click here to go to the Retail Ireland Skillnet Website