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 skills

design application

illustrative and model making skills

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

the elements and principles of design

current design trends

contemporary design issues

copyright and intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on design practice

the psychological and marketable characteristics of colour in visual merchandising

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

sample analysis of a client brief and subsequent identification of suitable materials

examples of personally designed merchandisers

colour schemes to suit specific visual merchandising promotional themes

answers to questions on retail image design

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a real or simulated work environment

relevant documentation such as real or simulated client briefs

the availability of a studio environment and equipment

relevant computer hardware and software

materials

information on

client requirements

store image

store visual merchandising standards

target customers

merchandise categories

retail design trends

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 retail merchandiser design project

thirdparty 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 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 be:

Merchandise categories may include:

Principles and elements of design may include:

Illustrations may include:

Models of designs may include: