Unit of competency Outline
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Plan, organise and maintain display lighting
Plan, organise and maintain display lighting
Unit of competency
National Code
SIRRMER511
SIRRMER511
State Code
WD930
WD930
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
080599 - Sales And Marketing, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to review, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of lighting designs and applications, and to facilitate regular maintenance and repair, according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and store procedures. It also covers developing and communicating lighting application and technology requirements to relevant team members or designers to plan new and additional lighting.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop and finalise new lighting plans.
- 1.1.Review current display lighting to evaluate effectiveness and identify cost-effective improvements.
- 1.2.Identify cost-effective lighting requirements for new displays.
- 1.3.Develop and communicate lighting plan and budget.
- 1.4.Undertake interior and exterior lighting plan review with team or designer and suggest modifications.
- 1.5.Consider and approve final lighting plan in consultation with relevant personnel as required.
2. Organise adjustment and maintenance of existing lighting.
- 2.1.Review lighting and adjust or organise adjustment according to WHS and store procedures to ensure effective enhancement of displays.
- 2.2.Identify faulty lighting and facilitate regular maintenance and repair according to WHS requirements and store procedures.
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.
Lighting plan may include requirements for:
general lighting effectiveness
improved store ambience
product enhancement
specific areas of the store, such as:
entrances
exhibition displays
exterior store signage
store interiors
store signage
window display areas
specific lighting hardware and technologies.
Lighting plan reviewmay include:
impact on ambience and general lighting effectiveness
performance indicators, such as:
price
operating costs
quality
performance
supply reliability
stakeholder consultations.
Designermay be:
employee of lighting supply companies
external freelance consultant
organisational designer.
Maintenance and repair may include:
facilitating service by a suitably licensed electrician
replacing minor parts, such as globes and tubes.
Lighting plan may include requirements for:
general lighting effectiveness
improved store ambience
product enhancement
specific areas of the store, such as:
entrances
exhibition displays
exterior store signage
store interiors
store signage
window display areas
specific lighting hardware and technologies.
Lighting plan reviewmay include:
impact on ambience and general lighting effectiveness
performance indicators, such as:
price
operating costs
quality
performance
supply reliability
stakeholder consultations.
Designermay be:
employee of lighting supply companies
external freelance consultant
organisational designer.
Maintenance and repair may include:
facilitating service by a suitably licensed electrician
replacing minor parts, such as globes and tubes.
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:
evaluates and reports on effectiveness of lighting designs and applications
produces documentary evidence of consultative and liaison processes with lighting designers and other relevant store staff
observes relevant WHS provisions
develops systems to monitor and maintain display lighting.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a real or simulated retail visual merchandising work environment
lighting technology and equipment
lighting design case studies
relevant documentation, such as:
WHS requirements
workplace maintenance procedures manuals
manufacturer and supplier lighting replacement parts catalogues and technology manuals
information on:
products and services
suppliers
new technology
lighting design trends.
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
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
evaluates and reports on effectiveness of lighting designs and applications
produces documentary evidence of consultative and liaison processes with lighting designers and other relevant store staff
observes relevant WHS provisions
develops systems to monitor and maintain display lighting.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a real or simulated retail visual merchandising work environment
lighting technology and equipment
lighting design case studies
relevant documentation, such as:
WHS requirements
workplace maintenance procedures manuals
manufacturer and supplier lighting replacement parts catalogues and technology manuals
information on:
products and services
suppliers
new technology
lighting design trends.
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
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBB54 | SIRRMER009 | Plan and organise display lighting | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J152 | SIR50212 | Diploma of Visual Merchandising | Qualification |