Undergraduate
Back

Level 3 Diploma in Retail Skills (Visual Merchandising) (QCF)

Enter the business world equipped with industry experience and current employability skills for a successful career.

Prepare for success

Kickstart your career with a professional development program

Start studying online now

Get freedom and flexibility to succeed

Pursue your passion

Approved and regulated - recognised worldwide

Level 3 Diploma in Retail Skills (Visual Merchandising) (QCF)

Overview: Level 3 Diploma in Retail Skills (Visual Merchandising) (QCF)

The Level 3 Diploma in Retail Skills (Visual Merchandising) (QCF) offers a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in visual merchandising within the retail industry. This diploma focuses on the art of creating captivating in-store displays, optimizing product presentation, and enhancing the overall shopping experience. Students will learn key concepts such as store layout design, product placement strategies, visual storytelling, and effective use of lighting and props. With a strong emphasis on creativity and attention to detail, graduates of this program can pursue various roles such as visual merchandisers, display coordinators, window dressers, and store designers. Unlock your creativity and embark on an exciting visual merchandising career with the Level 3 Diploma in Retail Skills (Visual Merchandising) (QCF).

The Level 3 Diploma in Retail Skills (Visual Merchandising) (QCF) is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the field of visual merchandising. This course is ideal for those aspiring to pursue a career in retail, particularly in roles focused on creating visually appealing displays and optimizing product presentation.

Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical training, students will learn how to effectively utilize space, color, lighting, and product placement to capture customers' attention and enhance the overall shopping experience. Key topics covered include visual merchandising principles, display techniques, store layout planning, and brand representation.

By completing the Level 3 Diploma in Retail Skills (Visual Merchandising) (QCF), you will develop a strong foundation in visual merchandising and gain the necessary skills to create visually compelling displays that drive sales and engage customers. This qualification opens up exciting career opportunities in visual merchandising, store design, retail management, and related fields.

Elevate your retail career and become a skilled visual merchandiser by enrolling in this comprehensive diploma program. Gain the expertise to make a lasting impact in the retail industry and contribute to the success of businesses through effective visual merchandising strategies.


Apply Now
  • Course code: L3-DRSVM-IA
  • Credits: 53
  • Diploma
  • Undergraduate
Key facts
100% Online: Study online with the UK’s leading online course provider.
Global programme: Study anytime, anywhere using your laptop, phone or a tablet.
Study material: Comprehensive study material and e-library support available at no additional cost.
Payment plans: Interest free monthly, quarterly and half yearly payment plans available for all courses.
Duration
6 months
9 months
Assessment
The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.

Course Details

Mandatory Group A
- Work effectively and support others in a retail organisation

Group B Units
- Choose merchandise to feature in visual merchandising displays
- Manage the use of signage and graphics in visual merchandising displays
- Evaluate the effectiveness of visual merchandising displays
- Manage budgets for visual merchandising projects
- Contribute to improving a retail organisation’s visual merchandising policy
- Design visual merchandising display layouts

Group C Units
- Manage staff to receive goods in a retail environment
- Organise and monitor the storage of stock in a retail environment
- Follow guidelines for planning and preparing visual merchandising displays
- Dress visual merchandising displays to attract customers
- Order and position signage and graphics for visual merchandising displays
- Dismantle and store props and graphics from visual merchandising displays
- Make props and decorate fixtures and panels for visual merchandising displays
- Assemble visual merchandising displays Deputise for the leader of a retail team
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of retail operations within own area of responsibility

Fee Structure

The fee for the programme is as follows

  • 6 months - GBP £1399
  • 9 months - GBP £1099

Entry Requirements

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 18 and above. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

Payment plans

Please find below available fee payment plans:

6 months - GBP £1399

  • Payment option (a): GBP £466 x 3 monthly instalments
  • Payment option (b): GBP £1329 x 1 instalment

9 months - GBP £1099

  • Payment option (c): GBP £220 x 5 monthly instalments
  • Payment option (d): GBP £549 x 2 quarterly instalments
  • Payment option (e): GBP £1045 x 1 instalment

Accreditation

Innovate Awarding