Application
This unit applies to frontline visual merchandising team members.
Prerequisites
Nil
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Confirm signage requirements. | 1.1.Identify details of information to be included on signage. 1.2.Consult relevant stakeholders on size, layout and style of signage. 1.3.Confirm timelines, quantities and locations for signage. |
2. Prepare resources for signage production. | 2.1.Select production method and materials for signage production. 2.2.Ensure equipment and materials are available for timely production of signage. |
3. Produce signage. | 3.1.Produce drafts of signage, check against requirements and obtain approval from relevant stakeholders as required. 3.2.Produce signage within required timeframes and to required standards according to organisational procedures. |
Required Skills
Required skills |
interpersonal skills to consult with relevant stakeholders literacy and numeracy skills to produce accurate signs containing both written information and prices manual lettering skills technology skills to operate: relevant technology, including printers software applications for the production of signage |
Required knowledge |
colour principles as applied to lettering equipment and materials used to produce signage layout principles lettering styles use and workplace applicability of various lettering mediums visual merchandising signage requirements |
Evidence Required
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: develops industry standard signage for: price lists product descriptions promotional banners. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: a real or simulated retail visual merchandising work environment information on: client requirements store image store policy on promotional signage products and services retail lettering tools, equipment and materials, including relevant computer software. |
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 a simulated retail lettering project environment a portfolio of personally designed and produced lettering customer feedback answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Signage | price lists product descriptions promotional banners. |
Production method | electronic production using: graphics software information and communications technology manual production using: board chalk board calligraphy pens ink marker pens paper pastels and chalks pencils from B to 6B rulers watercolour vinyl lettering machine. |
Sectors
Retail
Competency Field
Merchandising
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.