• SIRRMER009A - Produce perspective drawings, plans andelevations

SIRRMER009A
Produce perspective drawings, plans andelevations

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce perspective drawings, plans and elevations in retail or exhibition environments in response to client briefs.

Application

This unit requires the team member to demonstrate knowledge of manual or software-based drafting techniques to develop and present a folio of perspective drawings, plans and elevations in response to a client brief. Frontline visual merchandisers and visual merchandiser supervisors and managers are responsible for this role.


Prerequisites

Nil


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Produce one-point perspective visuals from a given plan and elevation.

1.1

Interpret plan and elevation and determine suitable scale.

1.2

Construct one-point grid of interior space delineating scale representations of floor, walls and ceiling using appropriate manual drafting tools and equipment or computer software.

1.3

Position objects correctly in given space according to the given plan.

1.4

Determine correct heights of objects within the space from provided elevations.

2

Produce two-point perspective visuals from a given plan and elevation.

2.1

Construct two-point grid of interior space, indicating scale representations of floor, walls and ceiling.

2.2

Produce visuals of walls and ceiling to specified proportions according to given plans and elevations.

2.3

Draw accurate scale heights of objects and architectural details according to specifications in elevations.

2.4

Position objects to match plans.

2.5

Render interiors produced in a colour finish scheme suitable for the presentation of the organisation and product.

3

Produce multi-point perspective from given industry briefs.

3.1

Determine suitable view of plan and elevation for client presentation and to best represent requirements of the brief.

3.2

Draft perspective and rendered interior views according to given plans and elevations.

3.3

Produce alternative design solutions to meet client needs.

3.4

Present progress solutions to client for feedback.

3.5

Draft design modifications and present portfolio of finished visuals for client sign-off.

Required Skills

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

use and maintenance of retail drafting tools and equipment

manual drafting and drawing

the application of computer software as an aid in the production of finished visuals

developing written reports

compiling a portfolio.

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

elements and principles of design and trends in retail visual merchandising design

perspective in visual merchandising design applications

relevant organisation or industry standards

organisation merchandising policy.

Evidence Required

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:

utilises relevant research on visual merchandising and architectural design trends

negotiates and confirms client requirements for a range of visual merchandising design briefs

consistently selects and applies appropriate drafting and drawing tools

compiles portfolios, including alternative solutions offered via written reports and finished visuals

makes verbal presentations to support the presentation of concept visuals

plans, coordinates and implements activities associated with the brief in order to meet client timelines

evaluates client feedback and makes modifications as required

documentary evidence of consultative and liaison processes with business partners.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

real or simulated retail outlets or exhibition environments

drafting equipment and facilities

relevant documentation, such as:

real or simulated client briefs

texts and visual merchandising and architectural periodicals.

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

review of a portfolio of perspective drawings plans and elevations developed in response to a brief

third-party reports from a supervisor

client feedback

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.


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 in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Manual drafting tools and equipment may include:

T-square

scale rule

set squares

blades

HB and harder pencils

coloured pencils

dry pastels

Copic markers

fine-line pens.

Computer software may include:

Illustrator

DesignCAD products.

Clients may include:

Customers may include retail managers within the organisation or external businesses.


Sectors

Sector

Retail


Competency Field

Merchandising


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.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.