Elements and Performance Criteria
- Research store camera and photographic product range
- Product knowledge developed by accessing relevant sources of information.
- Products correctly identified according to relevant product information.
- Knowledge and application of manufacturer's technical information developed.
- Operation of store products accurately demonstrated according to store policy.
- Film loading and unloading techniques for camera product range accurately demonstrated.
- Recommend cameras and photographic equipment
- Customers needs accurately identified.
- Technical features and benefits from manufacturer's specifications accurately conveyed to customers to assist buying decisions according to legislative requirements.
- Operation of camera/photographic equipment demonstrated or explained to customers in a systematic manner as required to create a buying environment.
- Advise on product warranties
- Comparisons between product/manufacturer's warranties clearly explained to customers.
- Individual product warranty terms and conditions confirmed by accessing relevant sources of information and accurately conveyed to customers.
- Customer provided with written information regarding individual product warranty terms and conditions, especially extended or promotional warranties according to store policies and procedures.
- Negotiate price and payment options
- Store recommended retail pricing for various brand options accurately conveyed to customers according to legislative requirements.
- Individual product prices negotiated where necessary according to store policy to achieve a sale.
- Store payment options accurately conveyed to customers and a preferred option negotiated following store procedures.
- Advise on and arrange photographic services and repairs
- Customer advised on store range of photographic services according to store policy and procedures.
- Customer questioned to determine nature of problem.
- Problem diagnosed in terms of operator/camera/ processing faults by accessing manufacturer's or film processor information.
- Solutions offered according to nature of problem, available product/processing information and store policy.
- Service/repair process identified and accurately described to customer as required according to store policy.
- Price and timelines for basic service/repairs identified and quoted to customer where applicable.
- Customer details identified and accurately transcribed to repair forms according to store procedures and legal requirements.
- Item for repair labelled and securely stored according to store policy.
- Customer notified without undue delay on arrival/completion of service/repair.