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 SIRXMER201, 'Merchandise products'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Merchandise products' 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 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. Place and arrange merchandise. | 1.1.Unpack merchandise according to store policy and procedures and legislative requirements. 1.2.Place merchandise on floor, fixtures and shelves in determined locations according to work health and safety (WHS) legislative requirements. 1.3.Display merchandise to achieve a balanced, fully-stocked appearance and promote sales. 1.4.Identify damaged, soiled or out-of-date stock and take corrective action as required according to store procedures. 1.5.Place stock range in line with fixtures, ticketing, prices and bar codes. 1.6.Rotate stock according to stock requirements and store procedure. 1.7.Ensure stock presentation conforms to special handling techniques and other safety requirements. |
2. Prepare and apply labels and tickets. | 2.1.Prepare labels and tickets for window, wall or floor displays according to store policy. 2.2.Prepare tickets using electronic equipment or neatly by hand according to design specifications and store procedures. 2.3.Identify soiled, damaged, illegible or incorrect labels and tickets and take corrective action according to store procedures. 2.4.Use, maintain and store electronic ticketing and labelling equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and store procedures. 2.5.Place labels and tickets visibly and correctly on merchandise. 2.6.Replace labels and tickets according to store policy. |
3. Maintain displays. | 3.1.Reset or dismantle unsuitable or out-of-date displays and special promotion areas as directed. 3.2.Assist supervisor in selection of merchandise for display. 3.3.Arrange and face up merchandise as directed and according to layout specifications and load-bearing capacity of fixtures. 3.4.Maintain correct pricing and information on merchandise according to store procedures, industry codes of practice and legislative requirements. 3.5.Identify optimum stock levels and replenish stock according to store policy. 3.6.Remove excess packaging and maintain display areas in a clean and tidy condition. |
4. Protect merchandise. | 4.1.Identify and apply correct handling, storage and display techniques according to stock characteristics and legislative requirements. |