Required skills

creative design skills to generate ideas for props

literacy skills to

interpret requirements for props

read instructions for the safe use of tools and equipment

technical skills to safely use tools equipment and materials used to construct props

Required knowledge

appropriate materials and media for visual merchandising applications

elements and principles of design

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

work health and safety WHS requirements relating to the production of props

relevant standards performance benchmarks and specifications to prop design construction and maintenance

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

identifies and uses research on historical cultural and seasonal themes in designing displays and merchandisers

plans coordinates and implements activities associated with constructing a range of props and merchandisers for different applications

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

observes and integrates WHS principles in the construction of props and merchandisers

maintains and modifies store mannequins for a range of display applications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a real or simulated retail visual merchandising work environment

relevant documentation such as

benchmarks and specifications

WHS requirements

relevant tools equipment and materials

fashion mannequins

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

projectbased assessment in a simulated display environment

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

Clientmay include:

Propsmay be used inretail windows, in-store displays, exhibitions, corporate promotional displays, and corporate or social events; and may include:

Promotional and cultural themesmay include:

Product categories may include:

Relevant standards, performance benchmarks and specifications may include: