Assessor Resource

SIRRMER020A
Create and implement exhibition space

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit requires the team member to apply knowledge of project planning to negotiate client requirements, assess the specific design requirements of exhibitions, develop sketches and concept drawings, arrange relevant suppliers, and install and bump out exhibition displays.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and implement displays in exhibition spaces.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil


Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.




Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

demonstrated ability to negotiate with an exhibitor and develop alternative designs for exhibition merchandising

demonstrated ability to work in a team and install and bump out an exhibition display

consistent application of relevant OHS requirements

answers to questions on exhibition merchandising.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a real or simulated work environment

relevant documentation, such as:

legislation and statutory requirements

OHS requirements

industry codes of practice

information and performance data on existing business model and IT infrastructure

information on:

client requirements

organisation or product image

products and services

retail design trends

materials.

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

a simulated exhibition design project

third-party reports from a supervisor

a folio of personally developed designs

client 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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

interpersonal communication skills to:

negotiate client brief and final design

brief contractors and suppliers through clear and direct communication

ask questions to identify and confirm requirements

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication

creative thinking skills

planning skills

team skills

collaboration and negotiation skills

design application

illustrative and model making skills

verbal presentation skills.

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

merchandising styles and layouts

the differences between retail and exhibition merchandising

venue regulations regarding exhibition merchandising

national and global trends in exhibition design, product presentation and promotional techniques

relevant support services and suppliers

design personnel roles

space planning, colour and lighting

the impact of exhibition traffic flow patterns

presentation standards

OHS issues and safe handling requirements

site storage arrangements.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Clients may include:

internal managers

external organisations.

Event checklist may include:

exhibitor brief

venue information

venue regulations

merchandise design.

customer and exhibition profiles

handling

loading and transport logistics

height, weight and other imposed restrictions

audiovisual, electrics and other services.

health and safety issues

safety equipment

site storage arrangements.

Safety and risk assessments may include:

different venue safety regulations

compliance with occupational health and safety regulations/legislation

industry safety codes of practice

traffic flow patterns

size, type ,location, weight and stability of exhibit

manual/mechanical handling requirements.

Specific operations for installation may include:

construction

packing

transportation

on-site installation services.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Interpret and negotiate the client brief. 
Assess the requirements of the exhibition according to the final brief and develop an event checklist. 
Produce and refine sketches drawings, including rendered perspectives, elevations and in situ illustrations of the exhibition. 
Develop finished plans providing solutions to given briefs via a series of design variations. 
Develop the exhibition proposal, including a detailed report and recommendations. 
Negotiate and adjust the final exhibition design to the satisfaction of the client. 
Develop working construction and detail drawings to match job specifications. 
Incorporate safety and risk assessments into all planning. 
Research suppliers and contractors required to fulfil the exhibition design. 
Brief contractors and suppliers on precise requirements. 
Coordinate supply of products and services to ensure timely and successful completion of the exhibit. 
Assess and arrange staffing requirements for each phase according to the designated event checklist. 
Determine specific operations for installation from construction, packing, transportation, on-site and installation services. 
Identify strategic objectives and time schedules, and delegate display installation and bump out according to the display plan and designated event checklist. 
Coordinate bump out of display according to the designated event checklist. 

Forms

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