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For further information, please visit our please visit our qualifications website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page [at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners [at qualifications.pearson.com](at qualifications.pearson.com)  \n[References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not](References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not)[ ](References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not)endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 95968 8  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright  \n© Pearson Education Limited 2018  \nContents  \n1 Introducing BTEC Specialist qualifications 1  \nWhat are BTEC Specialist qualifications? 1  \nSizes of BTEC Specialist qualifications 1  \n2 Qualification summary and key information 3  \n3 Qualification purpose 4  \nQualification objectives 4  \nApprenticeships 4  \nProgression opportunities 4  \n4 Qualification structure 6  \nPearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate for Retailers 6  \n5 Centre resource requirements 7  \n6 Access and recruitment 8  \nPrior knowledge, skills and understanding 8  \nAccess to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs 8  \n7 Programme delivery 9  \n8 Assessment 10  \nLanguage of assessment 10  \nInternal assessment 10  \nAssessment through assignments 10  \nDesigning effective assignments 11  \nProviding an assignment brief 12  \nForms of evidence 12  \nMaking valid assessment decisions 13  \nAuthenticity of learner work 13  \nMaking assessment decisions using unit-based criteria 14  \nDealing with late completion of assignments 14  \nIssuing assessment decisions and feedback 15  \nResubmissions and retakes 15  \nAdministrative arrangements for internal assessment 15  \nRecords 15  \nReasonable adjustments to assessments 15  \nSpecial consideration 16  \nAppeals against assessment 16  \nDealing with malpractice in assessment 17  \nInternal assessment 17  \nLearner malpractice 17  \nTeacher/centre malpractice 18  \nSanctions and appeals 19  \n9 Recognising prior learning and achievement 20  \nRecognition of Prior Learning 20  \n10 Centre recognition and approval 21  \nApprovals agreement 21  \n11 Quality assurance of centres 22  \n12 Units 23  \nUnit 1: Understanding the operations of a retail business 25  \nUnit 2: Understanding how to deliver customer service in retail 39  \nUnit 3: Principles of stock control and visual merchandising in retail 50  \nUnit 4: Understanding marketing, promotions and sales in retail 63  \nUnit 5: Understanding how to contribute to the success of a retail business 73  \nUnit 6: Principles of working in a retail team 87  \nUnit 7: Understanding personal effectiveness in a retail work environment 93  \n13 Suggested teaching resources 104  \n14 Further information and us","cbCaijlHnAODOqr8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijlHnAODOqr8","pdf",1173548,119,"English","# Introducing BTEC Specialist qualifications\n# Qualification summary and key information\n# Qualification purpose\n# Qualification structure\n# Centre resource requirements\n# Access and recruitment\n# Programme delivery\n# Assessment\n## Language of assessment\n## Internal assessment\n## Assessment through assignments\n## Designing effective assignments\n## Providing an assignment brief\n## Forms of evidence\n## Making valid assessment decisions\n# Recognising prior learning and achievement\n# Centre recognition and approval\n# Quality assurance of centres\n# Units\n## Unit 1: Understanding the operations of a retail business\n## Unit 2: Understanding how to deliver customer service in retail\n## Unit 3: Principles of stock control and visual merchandising in retail\n## Unit 4: Understanding marketing, promotions and sales in retail\n## Unit 5: Understanding how to contribute to the success of a retail business\n## Unit 6: Principles of working in a retail team\n## Unit 7: Understanding personal effectiveness in a retail work environment\n# Suggested teaching resources\n# Further information and useful publications\n# Professional development and training\n# Annexe A\n# Annexe B\n# Glossary of terms used in assessment criteria","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the BTEC Level 2 Certificate for Retailers?\",\"answer\":\"It provides work-related knowledge, understanding, and skills for 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