Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
Y/600/0650
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
15 hours

Assessment Guidance

None specified.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the factors to consider when ordering and receiving newspapers and magazines.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe the factors to be considered when ordering newspapers and magazines for sale in a retail outlet.

  • 1.2

    Describe how to check that deliveries match the order and are of saleable quality.

  • 1.3

    Identify the sources of advice and help for dealing with unsatisfactory deliveries.


2

Understand the principles for displaying newspapers and magazines.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe the principles for displaying newspapers and magazines so as to maximise sales and profit.

  • 2.2

    Describe the legal restrictions which apply to the display of newspapers and magazines.


3

Understand the stock control process for newspapers and magazines.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe the principles of stock control in relation to newspapers and magazines.

  • 3.2

    Describe how to process wholesalers’ paperwork for newspapers and magazines.

  • 3.3

    Describe wholesalers’ procedures for dealing with returns of newspapers and magazines.

  • 3.4

    Describe the main ways of minimising waste stock of newspapers and magazines.