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Apprenticeship

Retail service, supply and administration foundation apprenticeship

Level
2
Intermediate Β· like GCSEs
Length
8 mo
typical
Sector
Sales, marketing and procurement
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Retail service, supply and administration practitioners work across a range settings, for example in a such as food, fashion, building and automotive and manufacturing.

What you'd do

Assist customers on the shop floor or in a customer service role
Help with stock replenishment, tidying, and checking deliveries
Complete basic administrative tasks for the store or business team
Use digital systems to log stock information or customer records
Follow health and safety procedures in the workplace
Work as part of a team to keep the store running smoothly

What you'd learn

Basic customer service skills and how to deal with customers helpfully
How retail businesses operate - stock, sales, and store management
Simple administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and emails
Workplace communication, teamwork, and professional behaviour
Health and safety basics in a retail or warehouse environment
Digital tools used in retail administration and stock systems
Ready to look for a place?
See live Retail service, supply and administration foundation apprenticeship apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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A Careermash concept Β· apprenticeship standard from our careers engine Β· vacancies via gov.uk.

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