Overview
Trade Supplier (ST0334) Level 2 ApprenticeshipThe Trade Supplier course equips learners with essential skills to assist customers in exploring product ranges, identifying their requirements, and providing accurate product information. It covers selling techniques, both in-person and over the phone, along with merchandising methods to secure sales. Participants will learn how to communicate effectively, handle business documentation, and process information in line with data protection and security standards.
Course information
17 months.
Areas covered include:
- Personal Development
- The Organisation
- Specialist Trade Customer Profile
- Trade Counter and Telesales Services
- Principles of Warehousing and Stock Control
- Legislative Responsibilities
- Personal Responsibilities and Performance
- Appropriate Technologies
- Environmental Impact
- Career Development
Grade requirements:
Desirable: Grade 4 and above GCSE Maths and English.
- Communication
- Risk identification
- Customer Service
- Sales techniques
- Merchandising techniques
- Data protection and security
- Processing orders
- Stock management
- Using technology in trade suppliers
- Customer confidence
- Health and safety
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Personal performance and developing self
- Team building
- Equality
- Completion of a portfolio of evidence
- Completion of the off-the job learning components of the programme
End Point Assessment will consist of:
- Knowledge test
- Real life practical observation
- Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence
Trade Suppliers can specialise in roles in a trade business environment, which may include sales, purchasing, account management, logistics and administration.
This Standard provides an ideal route into specialised, supervisory and management roles and qualifications within a trade business.
Learners can progress onto any of the following apprenticeships:
- Level 3 Customer Service Specialist
- Level 3 Business Administration
- Level 4 Sales Executive
- Level 3 Transport and Warehouse Operations Supervisor
- Level 3 Team Leader
For more information, please visit here:
Trade supplier / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Downloadable sheet
How to apply
To start this Apprenticeship you will need to be employed in a relevant job role – visit the Apprenticeships section of our website, where you can view our Apprenticeship vacancies. For further information or queries you can email us or call 01234 291747.
Apprentices do not have to pay a fee to study, however the employer may be required to pay depending on their Levy entitlement/age of the candidate. For further information call 01234 291747.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
