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 | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to produce visual merchandise display. | 1.1.Review visual merchandising display guidelines, and seek clarification as required. 1.2.Obtain merchandise, materials and equipment required for the display. 1.3.Prepare product labels and price tickets from in-house documents and according to organisational requirements. 1.4.Unpack merchandise according to manufacturer instructions. |
2. Display merchandise. | 2.1.Produce display following visual merchandising display guidelines. 2.2.Ensure merchandise is displayed according to manufacturer instructors where specific requirements for display and storage exist. 2.3.Display merchandise labels and price tickets according to organisational requirements. 2.4.Handle and move stock and equipment according to safe manual handling guidelines to prevent injury to self. 2.5.Promptly return excess stock to storage area, and store according to organisational requirements. 2.6.Check and ensure area around the display remains clear of debris. |
3. Maintain display. | 3.1.Review displays against visual merchandising display guidelines, and refine as required. 3.2.Maintain clear and correct product and pricing information for merchandise. 3.3.Identify damaged or out of date stock, and remove from display as required. 3.4.Rotate and replenish merchandise to maintain optimum stock levels. 3.5.Monitor the display regularly to maintain appearance and cleanliness of display and display area. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
follow merchandising display guidelines and organisational procedures to prepare and produce three merchandise displays, from the following list, of varying sizes and complexities:
an existing merchandise range
a new merchandise range
a seasonal merchandise range
a promotional event
discounted merchandise
maintain each of the above displays and display area, adequate stock level and appearance of display.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
basic principles of visual merchandising as they relate to producing retail visual merchandise displays
visual merchandise display guidelines and how they are used in creating a retail displays
organisational procedures for:
correct manual handling techniques for protection of self and merchandise
correct storage of merchandise and equipment
damaged or out of date stock
maintenance of display areas
merchandise rotation and replenishment
product labelling and pricing
unpacking merchandise.
Skills must be demonstrated in a retail environment. This can be:
an industry workplace
a simulated industry environment.
Assessment must ensure access to:
a range of retail merchandise
display areas
retail display equipment and props
product labels and price tickets
ticketing and pricing equipment
organisational visual merchandise display guidelines
organisational procedures for:
manual handling techniques for protection of self and merchandise
storage of merchandise and equipment
damaged or out of date stock
maintenance of display areas
merchandise rotation and replenishment
product labelling and pricing
unpacking merchandise
assessment activities that allow the individual to:
work within commercial speed, timing and productivity
manage tasks and contingencies in the context of the job role.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.