Assessor Resource

SIRRMER405
Produce visual merchandising signs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to frontline visual merchandising team members.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce a variety of signage, such as price lists and product descriptions for use in visual merchandising displays. Signs may be produced electronically or manually, according to organisational procedures.

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

This unit contains employability skills.



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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

develops industry standard signage for:

price lists

product descriptions

promotional banners.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a real or simulated retail visual merchandising work environment

information on:

client requirements

store image

store policy on promotional signage

products and services

retail lettering tools, equipment and materials, including relevant computer software.

Method 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 retail lettering project environment

a portfolio of personally designed and produced lettering

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.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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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.

Required skills

interpersonal skills to consult with relevant stakeholders

literacy and numeracy skills to produce accurate signs containing both written information and prices

manual lettering skills

technology skills to operate:

relevant technology, including printers

software applications for the production of signage

Required knowledge

colour principles as applied to lettering

equipment and materials used to produce signage

layout principles

lettering styles

use and workplace applicability of various lettering mediums

visual merchandising signage requirements

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Signagemay include:

price lists

product descriptions

promotional banners.

Production methodmay include:

electronic production using:

graphics software

information and communications technology

manual production using:

board

chalk board

calligraphy pens

ink

marker pens

paper

pastels and chalks

pencils from B to 6B

rulers

watercolour

vinyl lettering machine.

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
Identify details of information to be included on signage. 
Consult relevant stakeholders on size, layout and style of signage. 
Confirm timelines, quantities and locations for signage. 
Select production method and materials for signage production. 
Ensure equipment and materials are available for timely production of signage. 
Produce drafts of signage, check against requirements and obtain approval from relevant stakeholders as required. 
Produce signage within required timeframes and to required standards according to organisational procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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