Intro to Merchandising

At the conclusion of the course, a successful student will be able to:

1.    Demonstrate opening and closing of inventory boxes, reading packing slips, following and packaging work orders, and scanning. 2.    Demonstrate sorting products, reading a planogram, stocking and facing, pegboard stocking, recovery and pricing products.
3.    Demonstrate hanging, folding, nubbing, sizing, security and price tagging.
4.    Demonstrate scanning and bagging of groceries, stock rotation, checking product expiration, and best before dates.
5.    Describe components of the Employment Standards Act of BC.
6.    Identify common hazards in the retail and business employment area.
7.    Identify the roles and responsibilities of the retail position.
8.    Identify the role of WorkSafe BC and employer/employee responsibilities.
9.    Understand and use workplace forms.
10.    Use health and safety practices in the workplace.
11.    Exhibit safe operation of equipment such as step ladder and box cutter.
12.    Utilize tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
13.    Use sector specific vocabulary.
14.    Acquire relevant certification.
15.    Demonstrate master of skill set in retail training.
16.    Identify retail and business industry standards.
17.    Adhere to general workplace policies.
18.    Demonstrate the ability to request a safety orientation in a retail environment.
19.    Identify hazards and apply appropriate responses.
20.    Follow the hazard reporting process for a given work site.
21.    Follow workplace policy and procedures in a retail work site.
22.    Identify the importance of using an organizational tool to keep schedules and appointments.
23.    Identify and explain principles of health and occupational health and safety.
24.    Identify strategies for incorporating health and safety and wellness principles in personal and workplace setting.