This unit applies to frontline visual merchandisers.
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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. Design and construct 3-D props and merchandisers. | 1.1.Interpret requirements for props in consultation with relevant stakeholders. 1.2.Produce canvas backdrops with applied images or collage to client specifications and for use in specific window displays. 1.3.Produce 3-D props to reflect specified promotional and cultural themes or product categories used in displays. 1.4.Safely construct full-size fashion mannequins to relevant standards, performance benchmarks and specifications for use in display windows. 1.5.Design and construct point-of-sale units and ticket holders to suit specific products. 1.6.Construct slat wall fittings to suit a corporate identity or sign. 1.7.Design and construct props to suit any given window or exhibition theme. |
2. Maintain and modify fashion mannequins. | 2.1.Assess ex-storage mannequins to determine maintenance requirements. 2.2.Recycle mannequins in whole or part using a variety of methods to create new mannequins. 2.3.Update mannequins to service window themes. 2.4.Customise mannequins to suit lifestyle themes and images. |
Required skills |
creative design skills to generate ideas for props literacy skills to: interpret requirements for props read instructions for the safe use of tools and equipment technical skills to safely use tools, equipment and materials used to construct props |
Required knowledge |
appropriate materials and media for visual merchandising applications elements and principles of design ethnic and cultural styles and decorative motifs that may be used for promotions, exhibitions, festivals and specific events work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to the production of props relevant standards, performance benchmarks and specifications to prop design, construction and maintenance |
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: identifies and uses research on historical, cultural and seasonal themes in designing displays and merchandisers plans, coordinates and implements activities associated with constructing a range of props and merchandisers for different applications draws on past and present trends to create design images that represent lifestyle or corporate images observes and integrates WHS principles in the construction of props and merchandisers maintains and modifies store mannequins for a range of display applications. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: a real or simulated retail visual merchandising work environment relevant documentation, such as: benchmarks and specifications WHS requirements relevant tools, equipment and materials fashion mannequins. |
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 project-based assessment in a simulated display environment 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. |
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. | |
Client | external business manager within the organisation. |
Props | asymmetrical props centrepieces for themed events display props made in reproducible moulds dynamic props formal display props harmonious props miniature 3-D props minimalist props mixed-media soft models rhythmic props trompe l’oeil finishes on 2-D and 3-D surfaces. |
Promotional and cultural themes | art deco and surrealism art nouveau baroque and rococo Bauhaus and modernism Christmas, Easter and other cultural and religious occasions classical cultural themes current events, such as sporting events, arts or entertainment deconstruction and post-modernism historical themes Japanese design medieval Memphis pop and the 1960s product category themes seasonal themes the 1920s. |
Product categories may include: | baby and toddler products books cameras, photographic equipment and services computer products and services electrical products fashion and accessories floor covering products and services food and liquor footwear products and services furniture products hair, beauty and cosmetics products hardware products and services jewellery music and audio products and services newsagency products and services soft furnishings, fabrics, manchester and haberdashery sporting products and services toys. |
Relevant standards, performance benchmarks and specifications may include: | Australian standards design briefs industry standards manufacturer and supplier standards WHS planning milestones and timeframes quality measures and criteria. |
Retail
Merchandising
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.