Wholesale and Retail Helpdesk Operations
- NQF Level 2
A SETA-funded entry-level learnership for helpdesk work in retail: answering customer queries and solving problems.
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At a glance
- Level
- NQF Level 2
- You receive
- National Certificate
- On completion
- Duration
- 12 months
- Full-time
- Tuition
- To be announced
What is Wholesale and Retail Helpdesk Operations?
A retail helpdesk is where customers come for help. This learnership teaches you to handle queries, returns and complaints professionally.
What you'll learn
- Customer service and communication
- Handling queries, returns and complaints
- Store systems and procedures
- Working in a team
A learnership combines theory at the college with practical work in a workplace. Learnerships run as and when they are available and funded by a SETA, and last 6 or 12 months depending on the credits of the qualification. A certificate is awarded when you complete the theory and practical work successfully.
Where can this take me?
- Customer service or helpdesk assistant
- Call centre agent
- Returns and exchanges clerk
- Retail sales assistant
What qualification do I receive?
National Certificate
When you complete Wholesale and Retail Helpdesk Operations, you receive a National Certificate at NQF Level 2.
- NQF Level 2
- Certificate
What do I need to apply?
You can apply from Grade 12 or NQF Level 4, or any of the other options below.
Minimum requirement: any ONE of the following, or a higher qualification.
- 1Option 1: Grade 12
- 2Option 2: NC(V) Level 4
- 3Option 3: N3
- 4Option 4: Any other qualification at NQF Level 4
Where can I study this?
Campus to be confirmed. Call us to find out where this programme is offered.
How long does it take?
Full-time
12 months
When you study full-time.
Part-time
Not available
This programme is not offered part-time.
How much does it cost?
Tuition fee
To be announced
The fee for this programme will be published here the moment it becomes available.
Can I get financial aid?
No financial aid for this programme
Financial aid is not available for this programme. You (or a sponsor or employer) pay the tuition fee.
Your next steps
- 1
Check the entry requirements
Make sure you have one of the qualifications listed above.
- 2
Apply when applications open
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