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

present verbally to client through clear and direct communication

share information

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use and maintenance of retail drafting tools and equipment

manual drafting and drawing

the application of computer software as an aid in the production of finished visuals

developing written reports

compiling a portfolio

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

elements and principles of design and trends in retail visual merchandising design

perspective in visual merchandising design applications

relevant organisation or industry standards

organisation merchandising policy

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 TrainingPackage

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

Evidence of the following is essential

utilises relevant research on visual merchandising and architectural design trends

negotiates and confirms client requirements for a range of visual merchandising design briefs

consistently selects and applies appropriate drafting and drawing tools

compiles portfolios including alternative solutions offered via written reports and finished visuals

makes verbal presentations to support the presentation of concept visuals

plans coordinates and implements activities associated with the brief in order to meet client timelines

evaluates client feedback and makes modifications as required

documentary evidence of consultative and liaison processes with business partners

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

real or simulated retail outlets or exhibition environments

drafting equipment and facilities

relevant documentation such as

real or simulated client briefs

texts and visual merchandising and architectural periodicals

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

review of a portfolio of perspective drawings plans and elevations developed in response to a brief

thirdparty reports from a supervisor

client feedback

answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob 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

Manual drafting tools and equipment may include:

Computer software may include:

Clients may include: