Fashion Buying and Merchandising

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU017366
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand contexts in which buying and merchandising for fashion retail operates.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Critically compare buying strategies used in the fashion retail industry.

  • 1.2

    Use knowledge of trend information and forecasting to support own practice.

2

Be able to interpret data to solve a buying and merchandising problem.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Interpret data to inform buying and merchandising decisions.

  • 2.2

    Use market analysis techniques to inform buying and merchandising decisions.

  • 2.3

    Analyse costs and constraints for a specified fashion retail market.

3

Be able to plan a fashion range in response to a buying and merchandising problem.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Plan a fashion range as a response to a buying and merchandising problem.

  • 3.2

    Analyse the effectiveness of the plan.