Level 3 Fashion Business & Retail will offer an in-depth look at the fundamental functions of the fashion industry from head office to shop floor.
Financial & Professional ServicesLevel 3 Fashion Business & Retail will offer an in-depth look at the fundamental functions of the fashion industry from head office to shop floor. It will cover a wide range of subjects, helping learners to choose from multiple pathways such as:
Principles of Fashion Business and Retail
An introduction to the structure of a fashion retail business, and the role of each department in a brand
Communication for Fashion Business and Retail
Develop professional communication and presentation skills in the context of fashion retail
Critical and Contextual Awareness
Learn the history of fashion retail and the cultural, ethical and environmental influences which shape the industry
Fashion Production and Supply Chain
Discover how garments are produced, and learn about the global supply chain and the increasing impact of new technologies
Fashion Buying and Merchandising
An introduction to buying and merchandising. Learn how the two departments collaborate, and how they fit into the overall structure of fashion business
Fashion Management and Marketing
Examine the structure of a retail business in greater detail. Learn the importance of customer behaviour in marketing
Visual Merchandising for Fashion Retail
Discover how visual merchandising increases sales and profits for a brand and learn the skills needed to succeed in this area
Collaborative Fashion Retail Project
Create and execute a fashion retail project focusing on a specific area; evaluate your own work and your classmates
Specialist Study and Preparation for Progression in Fashion Retail
Identify which discipline you’d like to pursue by exploring your strengths and weaknesses, enthusiasms and ambitions
Fashion Retail Environments
Explore the factors and influences affecting the industry and develop an understanding of consumers in different markets
Fashion Futures and Sustainability
Learn about the ethical and environmental impact of the international supply chain, and explore future developments and trend
Five GCSEs grade 4 and above including English Language.
Trips and normal stationery items.
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