Edexcel’s Retail NVQs and SVQs range from level 1 to level 3 and are aimed at individuals working or seeking to work in a variety of retail settings, including department stores, shops, e-retail through online shopping, distribution and warehousing.

On 1 September 2009, competence-based retail qualifications changed to move on to the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). Applicable to England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the QCF changes the way qualifications are designed, in that they will be built up from units with a credit value, allowing for bite-sized learning and credit accumulation. See the Retail Skills (NVQ replacement) page for further information.

Candidates already enrolled on any NVQ in the suite can complete it as normal within the certification end date.