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

generating design ideas for props and merchandisers

constructing props and merchandisers

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

ethnic and cultural styles and decorative motifs that may be used for promotions exhibitions festivals and specific events

the elements and principles of design

appropriate materials and media for visual merchandising applications

relevant standards performance benchmarks and specifications

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

identification and utilisation of research on historical cultural and seasonal themes in designing displays and merchandisers

planning coordinating and implementing activities associated with constructing a range of props and merchandisers for different applications

ability to draw on past and present trends to create design images that represent lifestyle or corporate images

observation and integration of OHS principles in the construction of props and merchandisers

maintenance and modification of store mannequins for a range of display applications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a real or simulated work environment

relevant documentation such as

benchmarks and specifications

OHS requirements

relevant tools equipment and materials

fashion mannequins

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

projectbased assessment in a simulated display environment

thirdparty reports from a supervisor

customer 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

Clients may include:

Props and merchandisers may be used in retail windows, in-store displays, exhibitions, corporate promotional displays, and corporate or social events and may include:

Promotional and cultural themes may include:

Relevant standards, performance benchmarks and specifications may include:

Product categories may include: