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SIRXMER005A
Create a display

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit requires the team member to identify requirements for a display, develop display ideas and have them approved by relevant personnel and plan and build displays. In addition the unit requires the team member to maintain displays to meet the requirements of the product, the audience and the organisation. This unit may apply to floor and sales team members.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and implement a display for a retail business.

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:

identifies the requirements for a new display

creates a display plan that meets the requirements of the product, the audience and the organisation

plans and builds the display plan and maintains the display.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a retail work environment

relevant documentation, such as store policy and procedures manuals

display space

a range of display products and 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

third-party reports from a supervisor

customer feedback

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding.

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:

creative thinking skills

interpersonal communication skills to:

communicate display ideas to others

seek and accept feedback through clear and direct communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication

representing ideas in the form of a simple display plan

observing when display needs to be changed, updated or altered

maintaining display.

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

basic design principles, including:

colour

shape

use of space

flow of product

the audience for the display and what the display needs to communicate

a variety of display options

organisational requirements in terms of product display.

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.

Purpose of the display may include:

window display

promotion

sale

new products

new range.

Audience for the display may include:

new or repeat customers

external and internal foot or vehicular traffic

people of different ages

people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities.

people with varying degrees of language and literacy.

Relevant information may be sourced from:

direct observation

written reports

colleagues

internet

magazines

technical personnel

marketing personnel.

Resources may include:

labels and tickets

materials

equipment and technology

fixtures and fittings

staff

time

budget.

Constraints or factors may include:

time

budget

staff

availability of materials

space

product characteristics.

Creative thinking techniques may include:

product association

brainstorming

visualising

telling stories

creative writing

lateral thinking

mind mapping

drawings

using prompts.

Organisation's requirements may include:

organisational standards

OHS

branding

store policy and procedures

aesthetics

budget

staff

allocated space.

Display options may include:

indoor or outdoor

static or moving

sound

lighting.

Feedback may be sought and received:

verbally

in writing

in groups

individually.

Relevant personnel may include:

manager

team leader

external personnel with display creation expertise.

Display plan may include:

simple sketches of planned display

checklist of materials and equipment required.

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 purpose and audience for the display. 
Identify products that will be displayed. 
Identify organisation's requirements and research relevant information where required. 
Identify resources required to create the display. 
Identify and consider constraints or factors that may affect the creation of the display. 
Generate ideas for the display using creative thinking techniques. 
Test ideas against display requirements and organisation's requirements. 
Discuss display options with relevant personnel. 
Modify display ideas and refine according to feedback and confirm with relevant personnel. 
Develop ideas into a simple display plan. 
Source resources, materials and products to meet plan requirements. 
Create display following the display plan. 
Seek assistance from relevant personnel where required. 
Review display and make refinements as required. 
Maintain display in a clean and tidy condition and replace products as necessary according to display plan. 
Make changes or alterations to the display as appropriate. 

Forms

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