This unit requires the team member to demonstrate safe application of a range of tools and materials to manufacture simple support elements for visual displays. Frontline visual merchandisers are responsible for this role.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Follow workshop operational procedures.

1.1

Use workshop tools and equipment according to manufacturer operational and safety instructions.

1.2

Maintain workshop area in a clean and tidy manner and store visual merchandising materials according to enterprise procedures.

2

Maintain tools and equipment.

2.1

Care for workshop tools and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workshop OHS procedures.

2.2

Report faulty tools and equipment promptly and in according to workshop OHS and maintenance procedures.

2.3

Monitor materials stock according to enterprise procedures.

3

Design and construct simple visual merchandising structures.

3.1

Sketch plans of simple fixed and collapsible visual merchandising structures according to client or supervisor specifications.

3.2

Select appropriate card stock to achieve planned results.

3.3

Apply appropriate card scoring and cutting techniques to achieve planned results.

3.4

Select and use appropriate fixing methods.

3.5

Apply paint finishes are according to planned finish where relevant.

3.6

Apply colour copy images to structures where relevant to the planned finish.

3.7

Ensure finished structure matches client and supervisor specifications and meets OHS requirements.

4

Manufacture styrene signs.

4.1

Compose presentation roughs for store signs.

4.2

Demonstrate styrene cutting techniques using pinned card stencils.

4.3

Mount styrene shapes to achieve planned constructions.

4.4

Apply suitable paint finishes to achieve planned results.

5

Construct display frames.

5.1

Measure frames and cut accurately to specifications.

5.2

Fill corners and sand mitre to industry standard.

5.3

Apply frame finishing mediums evenly to achieve specified finish results.

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:

report faulty tools and equipment through clear and direct communication

share information

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication

safe use handling and storage of a range of manual and electrical mechanical tools and equipment

design and construction skills relevant to the job role.

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

basic principles in visual merchandising

basic design principles

enterprise visual merchandising principles and policy

OHS requirements related to the construction and loading of visual merchandising display structures.

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:

selection and safe use and care of appropriate studio and workshop tools and equipment

design and production of a range of stable load-bearing fixed and collapsible cardboard visual merchandising props.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a real or simulated visual merchandising workshop environment

relevant documentation, such as:

equipment manufacturer safety data sheets

OHS requirements

organisation visual merchandising manuals and specifications

industry codes of practice

materials

relevant products and equipment.

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 role play

third-party reports from a supervisor

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.

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.

Workshop tools and equipment may include:

set squares

cutting mats

scissors

hammers

paintbrushes

drills

screwdrivers

Stanley knives

guillotines

hand saws

power saws

hot wire machines.

Enterprise procedures may include:

work procedures outlined in internal manuals, including visual merchandising manuals

company operating procedures and instructions

safety instructions and workplace signage

written instructions and communication, such as memos and emails

verbal communication from a supervisor, including face-to-face and telephone communication.

Workshop OHS procedures may include:

Australian standards

enterprise standards and procedures

manufacturer or supplier equipment and product safety data sheets.

Materials stock may include:

cardboard of various grades

papers

paints

varnishes

solvents

timber.

Simple fixed and collapsible visual merchandising structures may include:

collapsible factice boxes

shelves

columns.

Client or supervisor may include:

new or repeat contacts

external and internal contacts

clients with routine or special requests

people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities.

Finishes may include:

paints (water or oil-based)

varnishes

papered finishes.

Sector

Retail

Merchandising

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.