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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Confirm signage requirements.
  2. Prepare resources for signage production.
  3. Produce signage.

Required Skills

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

Evidence Required

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 thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

Guidance information for assessment

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


Range Statement

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.