Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the following is essential: analysis of the position of an existing store in relation to neighbourhood, visibility, accessibility, landscaping, customer profile draft retail store plans, including elevations and companion axonometrics, and indicating architectural features, facade, entrance, windows, signage, landscaping presentation visuals of store facades free-flow and grid layouts showing, including departments, fixtures, fittings, lighting, flooring etc. as appropriate an analytical report that includes detailed specifications, fittings and fixtures and promotional locations, with clear justifications. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: a real or simulated drafting studio a real or simulated store design project relevant documentation, such as: legislation and statutory requirements OHS requirements relevant standards, performance benchmarks or specifications information on store fixtures and fittings information on: suppliers of relevant store planning materials and equipment products and services to be merchandised. |
Methods of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: observation of performance in the workplace real or case-study-based store design project briefs third-party reports from a supervisor a portfolio of store planning documents customer feedback answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Assessing employability skills | Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts. Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification. |