Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SIRRMER011A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop concept visuals

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIRRMER011A - Develop concept visuals
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively communicate with clients by using visual presentations that demonstrate a variety of rendering techniques.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires the team member to prepare two-dimensional visual portfolios using a broad range of visual merchandising illustrative techniques in response to each project specification, and to prepare and make written and verbal supporting presentations and reports where relevant. Subject to organisational arrangements, frontline visual merchandisers and visual merchandiser supervisors and managers may be responsible for this role.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Merchandising
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Research and produce a variety of rendered finishes.
  • Select suitable render materials and media to depict the image required by the client.
  • Produce rendered simulations of plastic, reflections, timber, glass, fabric and stone where relevant to the project specification.
       
Element: Produce design alternative concepts.
  • Utilise different drawing techniques to produce drawings that enhance a given product or retail image.
  • Produce illustrations depicting design alternatives for retail facade refurbishment.
  • Develop concept visuals for corporate trade shows and exhibitions to meet client brief.
  • Produce rendered visuals depicting a series of interior and exterior views of specified retail outlets.
       
Element: Present concept visuals.
  • Present concept visuals in a two-dimensional visual portfolio.
  • Make written or verbal presentations in support of a visual portfolio where appropriate.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

a two-dimensional visual portfolio using a broad range of visual merchandising related illustrative techniques in response to each project specification

written and verbal supporting presentations and reports where relevant.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a real or simulated work environment

relevant documentation, such as:

project specifications

information on organisation visual merchandising policy

information on:

client requirements

store and corporate image

products and services.

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

case studies

third-party reports from a supervisor

review of a portfolio of concept visuals

client reports

answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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:

interpersonal communication skills to:

present verbally to client through clear and direct communication

share information

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication

negotiating design briefs with internal managers or external clients

written presentation skills

analysis and interpretation of client specifications

producing rendered illustrations

design skills.

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

rendering materials and media

current retail shop fitting and facade design

industry concept visual presentation standards.

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 in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Render materials and media may include:

pastels and chalks

charcoal

watercolour

marker pens.

Clients may include:

managers within the organisation

external business customers.

Project specification may include:

design brief

written instructions and communication, such as:

data exchange

letters

emails

client feedback.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Select suitable render materials and media to depict the image required by the client. 
Produce rendered simulations of plastic, reflections, timber, glass, fabric and stone where relevant to the project specification. 
Utilise different drawing techniques to produce drawings that enhance a given product or retail image. 
Produce illustrations depicting design alternatives for retail facade refurbishment. 
Develop concept visuals for corporate trade shows and exhibitions to meet client brief. 
Produce rendered visuals depicting a series of interior and exterior views of specified retail outlets. 
Present concept visuals in a two-dimensional visual portfolio. 
Make written or verbal presentations in support of a visual portfolio where appropriate. 

Forms

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