The following components of the evidence guide relate directly to the performance criteria and the range of variables for the unit of competency and provide guidance for assessment of the unit in the workplace and/or training program.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Competency in this unit requires evidence that the candidate:
Continually updates and applies product knowledge to provide comprehensive advice to customers and staff, including technical information and basic principles of light/photography and film exposure, type and speed.
Consistently applies store policies and procedures and industry codes of practice in regard to sales/customer service procedures.
Advises customers and informs sales team members of quality, design features, benefits and operation/performance characteristics of store range of cameras and photographic equipment and supplies.
Advises on stock availability and warranties and price/payment options.
Applies problem solving strategies to assist customers with operator/camera/processing faults.
Advises on, negotiates and arranges camera and photographic equipment product services and repairs in accordance with store policy and procedures.
Underpinning Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge and skills are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer to other contexts and deal with unplanned events. The requirements for this unit of competency are listed below:
Knowledge of:
Store policies and procedures, in regard to:
sales/customer service
methods of dealing with special needs/requests of customers
customer complaints
Manufacturers technical information, including application of light principles
Camera and photographic equipment accessories, including film, lenses and lens systems, filters, batteries, lighting equipment and photo processing supplies
Advanced Photo Systems (APS), including large, medium and small film format
Store camera, film processing and repair services
Pricing procedures including Goods and Services Tax (GST) requirements
Relevant legislation and statutory requirements
Relevant industry codes of practice
Relevant occupational health and safety legislation/regulations/codes of practice
Skills in:
Interpersonal communication skills
Operating camera and photographic equipment
Literacy skills in regard to:
reading and interpreting product specifications
Numeracy skills in regard to:
basic principles of photography, including film/film speed, aperture, focal length, shutter speed
Generic Process Skills
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this unit of competency. Following each question a number indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process, and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
How can communication of ideas and information be applied?
By establishing customer needs and recommending relevant equipment and services. (2)
How can information be collected, analysed and organised?
By identifying manufacturer technical information and relaying it to customer requirements. (2)
How are activities planned and organised?
By identifying comparisons between products and being able to explain these to customers. (2)
How can team work be applied?
Team work can be applied when discussing product information with team members. (2)
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied?
Negotiating price and payment options will require the use of mathematical ideas and techniques. (2)
How can problem solving skills be applied?
Establishing problems with equipment and identifying solutions will require problem solving skills. (2)
How can the use of technology be applied?
Operating camera equipment and computer processes requires the use of technology. (2)
Context of Assessment
Assessment Process
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance.
It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone, through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both.
Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process.
Integrated Competency Assessment
Evidence is most relevant when provided through an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for each unit, or a cluster of units of competency.
The candidate will be required to:
Apply knowledge and skills which underpin the process required to demonstrate competence, including appropriate key competencies.
Integrate knowledge and skills critical to demonstrating competence in this unit.
Unit WRRSS8B can be assessed with other units that make up a particular job function.
Evidence Gathering Methods
Evidence should include products, processes and procedures from the workplace context. Evidence might include:
Observation of the person in the workplace
Third party reports from a supervisor
Customer feedback
Answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge
Resources Required
A retail work environment
Relevant sources of product information
Relevant documentation, such as:
store policy and procedures manuals
industry codes of practice and relevant legislation
occupational health and safety legislation/regulations/codes of practice
Access to an appropriate range of cameras and photographic equipment
Access to a range of customers with different requirements
The following components of the evidence guide relate directly to the performance criteria and the range of variables for the unit of competency and provide guidance for assessment of the unit in the workplace and/or training program.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Competency in this unit requires evidence that the candidate:
Continually updates and applies product knowledge to provide comprehensive advice to customers and staff, including technical information and basic principles of light/photography and film exposure, type and speed.
Consistently applies store policies and procedures and industry codes of practice in regard to sales/customer service procedures.
Advises customers and informs sales team members of quality, design features, benefits and operation/performance characteristics of store range of cameras and photographic equipment and supplies.
Advises on stock availability and warranties and price/payment options.
Applies problem solving strategies to assist customers with operator/camera/processing faults.
Advises on, negotiates and arranges camera and photographic equipment product services and repairs in accordance with store policy and procedures.
Underpinning Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge and skills are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer to other contexts and deal with unplanned events. The requirements for this unit of competency are listed below:
Knowledge of:
Store policies and procedures, in regard to:
sales/customer service
methods of dealing with special needs/requests of customers
customer complaints
Manufacturers technical information, including application of light principles
Camera and photographic equipment accessories, including film, lenses and lens systems, filters, batteries, lighting equipment and photo processing supplies
Advanced Photo Systems (APS), including large, medium and small film format
Store camera, film processing and repair services
Pricing procedures including Goods and Services Tax (GST) requirements
Relevant legislation and statutory requirements
Relevant industry codes of practice
Relevant occupational health and safety legislation/regulations/codes of practice
Skills in:
Interpersonal communication skills
Operating camera and photographic equipment
Literacy skills in regard to:
reading and interpreting product specifications
Numeracy skills in regard to:
basic principles of photography, including film/film speed, aperture, focal length, shutter speed
Generic Process Skills
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this unit of competency. Following each question a number indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process, and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
How can communication of ideas and information be applied?
By establishing customer needs and recommending relevant equipment and services. (2)
How can information be collected, analysed and organised?
By identifying manufacturer technical information and relaying it to customer requirements. (2)
How are activities planned and organised?
By identifying comparisons between products and being able to explain these to customers. (2)
How can team work be applied?
Team work can be applied when discussing product information with team members. (2)
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied?
Negotiating price and payment options will require the use of mathematical ideas and techniques. (2)
How can problem solving skills be applied?
Establishing problems with equipment and identifying solutions will require problem solving skills. (2)
How can the use of technology be applied?
Operating camera equipment and computer processes requires the use of technology. (2)
Context of Assessment
Assessment Process
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance.
It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone, through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both.
Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process.
Integrated Competency Assessment
Evidence is most relevant when provided through an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for each unit, or a cluster of units of competency.
The candidate will be required to:
Apply knowledge and skills which underpin the process required to demonstrate competence, including appropriate key competencies.
Integrate knowledge and skills critical to demonstrating competence in this unit.
Unit WRRSS8B can be assessed with other units that make up a particular job function.
Evidence Gathering Methods
Evidence should include products, processes and procedures from the workplace context. Evidence might include:
Observation of the person in the workplace
Third party reports from a supervisor
Customer feedback
Answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge
Resources Required
A retail work environment
Relevant sources of product information
Relevant documentation, such as:
store policy and procedures manuals
industry codes of practice and relevant legislation
occupational health and safety legislation/regulations/codes of practice
Access to an appropriate range of cameras and photographic equipment
Access to a range of customers with different requirements