Programme Details

The programmes listed lead to awards in the NFQ. The provider that offers the programme will have full details.

Code

PG22094

Title

Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Programme Purpose

This programme offers learners the opportunity to achieve one or more components towards the NFQ Level 5 Certificate in Retail Practice . Further details about the programme e.g. Duration, Location etc are available on this register and from the provider, Barrow Consultancy and Training

Duration Description

The programme will be delivered on a part-time basis and such will be designed in a manner to suit the group in question, i.e., evening classes, Saturday classes or a mix of both or 6 full day classes over a set period. It is designed to meet the specific training requirements and is pitched at the right level for the learners. It is anticipated that the programme in full will take approximately 150 hours, Barrow will ensure that 50 of these hours will be direct contact hours, made up of classroom hours and one-to -one tutor learner hours. The remaining hours will be self-directed hours. Distance Learning - Learners can study flexibly at home and at a convenient time to suit themselves. There will be no lectures to attend and all course materials will be provided. This course can be completed within 6 - 9 months and it can be started at any time during the year. On enrolling for the course learners will receive a comprehensive course manual, Assignment briefs and a study guide. Barrow have developed a professional learning platform in which Learners will be provided with a username and password and will have access to contact with tutors and admin, supporting documentation, all resources, learner guides, resources, feedback and 24 hour support. All of these services will be readily available to learners on line and learners can also avail of unlimited one-to-one tutor support. (assigned tutor to each learner on enrolment). There will also be a built in element hours of self-directed learn

NFQ Level(s)

5

EQF Level(s)

4

Location

Carlow

Delivery Modes

Centre/School/College Based

e-Learning

Distance Learning

In Company Training

Delivery Methods

Directed Learning

Group Discussions/Interactions

Practical/workshop/Laboratories/studio sessions

Work Experience/Simulated Work environment

Self Directed Learning

Lectures / Classes

Practical Sessions

Tutorials

PEL Applies

No

PEL Arrangements

What is PEL?

Validation Date

19-04-2016

Validation Documents

This programme leads to the following Minor Award(s). It is also a requirement for the Major Award(s) listed

Code Title Award Class NFQ Level

5M2105

Retail Practice

Major

5

5N1445

Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Minor

5

Centres offering Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Name Address Contact Website
Barrow Consultancy and Training Ltd UNIT 10, ENTERPRISE HOUSE, O'BRIEN ROAD, CARLOW, R93 YOY3, IRELAND 059 9721416

www.barrowtraining.ie