Entry requirements Employers will set their own entry requirements in order to start this apprenticeship, but typically requires five GCSEs at Grade 4 or higher. Course duration 15 months + EPA Progression Progression from this apprenticeship would be into a retail store manager, senior retail manager or area manager position. Functional skills To complete the apprenticeship, the apprentice must pass level 2 English and maths (or have the appropriate exemption certificate) before undertaking their end-point assessment. End-point assessment The end-point assessment (EPA) includes: Written examination Retail business project Professional discussion Professional support HIT Training assigns a designated Vocational Trainer to each apprentice. Alongside the apprentice, they will agree on a personal learning and development plan, setting a timetable of learning activities in preparation for the end-point assessment. The HIT Vocational Trainer will meet with the apprentice regularly either online or face-to-face to complete and review assessments, provide further coaching where required and agree the next steps of learning.