Merchandise products, services

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AMPR307, 'Merchandise products, services'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Merchandise products, services' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Price and weigh products for display

1.1 Weigh products

1.2 Price products to workplace requirements

1.3 Place price tickets on products in accordance with workplace requirements

1.4 Mark prices on pre-packaged trays

2. Arrange meat for display

2.1 Trim meat for display purposes in accordance with workplace, hygiene and regulatory requirements

2.2 Arrange meat on trays according to workplace, hygiene and regulatory requirements

3. Layout cabinets to display products and services

3.1 Display meat, trays and other products in window and cabinets in accordance with workplace, hygiene and regulatory requirements

3.2 Position trays in window to take most advantage of colour and design and in accordance with workplace, hygiene and regulatory requirements

3.3 Display meat and other products to ensure maintenance of product quality and food safety

3.4 Regularly replenish cabinets and windows with stock to maintain presentation

3.5 Intersperse trays with other products and garnishing to provide attractive display in accordance with workplace requirements, hygiene and regulatory requirements

3.6 Set layout to reflect advertising and seasonal promotions

4. Maintain stock presentation

4.1 Display meat and other products to ensure maintenance of product quality and safety

4.2 Regularly replenish cabinets and windows with stock to maintain presentation

5. Position displays for impulse buying

5.1 Identify key positions to place displays for maximum sales effect

5.2 Identify local, cultural and ethnic needs, seasons or events

5.3 Plan and prepare displays in accordance with workplace requirements

6. Organise signs and tickets

6.1 Display signage, labels and price tickets visibly and legibly, with accurate information

6.2 Place signage, labels and price tickets to workplace specifications

7. Wrap meat and other products for display

7.1 Wrap and/or packed meat for display in accordance with health and workplace requirements

8. Contribute to the development of workplace marketing and merchandising strategy

8.1 Participate in workplace promotional activities

8.2 Recommend promotional events and strategies to be conducted within the workplace to the manager


Qualifications and Skillsets

AMPR307 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AMP30815 - Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
  • AMP30216 - Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services)