List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
| 1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
| 1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
| 1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 | Prepare to develop merchandising plans | 2.1 | Analyse merchandising opportunities |
| 2.2 | Establish merchandising objectives |
| 2.3 | Analyse current merchandising practices and trends for relevance to fashion product |
| 2.4 | Determine merchandising budget for fashion design product |
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3 | Develop merchandising plan | 3.1 | Determine in-store presentation of fashion design |
| 3.2 | Determine advertising and promotion of fashion design |
| 3.3 | Develop a merchandising plan which details presentation, promotional and advertising activities |
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4 | Assess, document and store merchandising plan | 4.1 | Assess how effective merchandising plan is in meeting marketing objectives, timing and budget requirements |
| 4.2 | Present merchandising plan to client and integrate client response into proposals |
| 4.3 | Document merchandising plan according to industry practices |
| 4.4 | Document reports on merchandising opportunities and strategies, and present to relevant persons in the workplace, as appropriate |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
complying with relevant standards
analysing current merchandising practices and trends and determining opportunities and relevant practices for identified fashion products
determining merchandising objectives for at least two (2) fashion products
developing a merchandising plan which details presentation, budget, and promotional and advertising activities
documenting merchandising plan according to industry practices
using effective communication and documenting reports on merchandising opportunities and strategies, and presenting to relevant persons in the workplace, as appropriate.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
merchandising practices in the fashion industry
characteristics and purpose of merchandising
the role of merchandising in the retail industry
concepts of product and pricing life cycle
characteristics and purchasing styles of target market
range and availability of merchandising products and services
promotional and advertising materials, such as:
brochures, fliers and posters
photos
labels, andtickets
print, audio visual or electronic advertisements
promotional activities, such as:
gimmicks
point of sale incentives
special offers
price reductions
advertising
product branding activities
packaging features such as labelling
demonstrations
fashion parades
international regulations, pricing structures, import/export factors, production times, quality assurance factors and production arrangements (where appropriate)
regulatory requirements and codes of practice
characteristics and purchasing styles of target market
goods and services tax (GST) requirements
quality practices
workplace practices
industry practices for documenting merchandising plan, such as:
formatting and structure
inclusion of pictures and presentation details
promotion of design features and benefits
reporting verbally or in writing
oral, written or visual communication
inclusion of merchandising objectives
inclusion of adequate detail.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in developing merchandising plans, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.