Level 2

| The minimum duration of this apprenticeship is 8 months

Retail Foundation Apprenticeship

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Summary

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A new way for retail employers to build skilled, job-ready teams from the ground up.

Foundation apprenticeships combine real jobs with structured training - helping you develop entry-level talent with clear progression routes.

Why choose us as your training provider?

✔ Recruitment support with Urfuture
✔ Free mental health training for every apprentice
✔ Up to £2,000 employer incentive
✔ Award-winning provider with a proven track record
✔ National Insurance savings

 

What is Retail Foundation Apprenticeship?

Foundation Apprenticeships combine real jobs with structured Level 2 training, helping you develop entry-level talent aged 16-21* with clear progression routes.

*16-24 who have an EHCP or are a care/prison leavers

Why it matters to your business

✔ Fill entry-level roles with trained talent
✔ Build a pipeline for future workforce needs
✔ Improve staff retention and development

Entry

Specifically designed for: Young people aged 16–21.*

*16-24 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or are a care/prison leavers

Duration

The minimum duration of this apprenticeship is 8 months

Progression

Progression from this apprenticeship could be into a retail position

Cost / Funding

Employers can receive up to £2,000 per apprentice (max. 7), which is paid in instalments as outlined below:

  • £667 after 90 days on-programme
  • £667 after 242 days on-programme
  • £666 progression bonus if the learner completes the programme and starts a full apprenticeship within 6 months, remaining with the same employer.

Level

Level 2

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 (EPA).

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.

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People we work with

We take great pride in partnering with leading hospitality and retail brands, as well as independent businesses across the UK to support their employees' career pathways.

Contact us today to discuss the training needs of your business

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