Thornbeck CollegeThornbeck College is an Independent Specialist College providing personalised programmes to autistic and neurodivergent individuals Working together to inspire, support, celebrate and equip autistic and neurodivergent people to fulfil their potential in life. Home About Us Our People Our Principal Our Team Our Trustees & Senior Management Our Vision Our Impact Learner stories How we measure impact Our Vacancies Our Education Our Curriculum Learner Voice CEIAG College Information Virtual Tour Admissions Resources Term Dates College Menu Careers Information, Advice and Guidance Partnerships Destination Data Ofsted Safeguarding Policies and Publications Latest News News Newsletters Contact Retail Who is the programme for? This course aims to improve your basic retail skills and knowledge. If you are considering a career in retail this course is a first step towards achieving this. You will develop your skills in the running of a retail environment, customer service, communication and money handling. The course will prepare you for work in the retail industry What are the entry requirements? You must have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) You must be aged between 16 and 24 You will be invited to spend two days at Thornbeck College where you will participate in taster sessions to check if this is the right programme for you About the programme This programme focuses on preparing you for the next steps in your life. This may be employment leading to supported/open employment, supported internship or volunteering. We will support you to achieve your goals. If you want to develop, the skills needed to prepare yourself for work, develop your independent livings skills, increase your community participation and access further learning; this is the right course for you. We will provide you with a person centred curriculum centred around retail You will have opportunities to Develop your functional English, maths and ICT skills Develop your practical retail skills in a sheltered work experience environment Participate in work experience with an employer Become as independent as possible Develop your social communication skills Travel more independently and access a range of community facilities At the end of the programme you will have Developed your practical retail skills Accessed a valuable work experience Achieved an appropriate accredited qualification Support Throughout the programme, you will be supported to develop your functional English, maths and ICT skills, including achieving and accredited qualification where meaningful. You will also have the opportunity to complete an accredited qualification that links to your chosen pathway. Manage Cookie Preferences