Higher Certificate in Retail Management
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Retail Management is an NQF Level 5, 120-credit higher education qualification in the Wholesale and Retail subfield. It is intended to provide foundational preparation for understanding and participating in retail management environments.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may interest people seeking a foundational higher education qualification related to retail management, wholesale and retail operations, or progression into further study in a related area. Suitability depends on the provider’s published admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for entry-level or junior responsibilities in retail and related business environments, depending on the learner’s experience and the requirements of particular employers. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into a specific role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of retail management
- Awareness of the wholesale and retail business environment
- Preparation for further learning in a related management or retail field
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Retail Management
- SAQA ID
- 97581
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 11
- Subfield
- Wholesale and Retail
- Originator
- Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as a registration end date of 30 June 2024 is recorded and current status should be confirmed.
- Check that the institution is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme and delivery site are covered by the relevant approval.
- Review the provider’s current admission requirements, fees, delivery arrangements and academic support.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, practical or other participation requirements apply.
- Ask the provider how the qualification may support further study or career development, since progression and employment outcomes are not guaranteed.