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Present products

Present products

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRXMER304
State Code
WD972
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/06/2012
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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
125
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce a range of displays and product presentations. It involves applying visual display knowledge, safely maintaining and using a simple tool kit, and accessing and organising relevant materials and equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain and use a display tool kit.
  • 1.1.Maintain a fully stocked display tool kit and tools in working order.
  • 1.2.Use tools according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer instructions.
2. Produce simple displays.
  • 2.1.Produce product displays to show purposefully designed groupings.
  • 2.2.Ensure groupings clearly reflect display form, shape, composition and depth.
  • 2.3.Demonstrate design principles of flow, unity, harmony and depth in displays.
  • 2.4.Use colour and texture to enhance displays.
  • 2.5.Create displays using self-built and commercially supplied risers.
  • 2.6.Adhere to workplace safety procedures with regard to the construction of visual displays.
3. Produce and suspend simple styrene shapes and display cards.
  • 3.1.Ensure styrene cutting, painting and design techniques suitable for multi-purpose displays are applied to industry standard.
  • 3.2.Hang styrene shapes and display cards in both horizontal and vertical formats as designated by their design.
  • 3.3.Use industry standard pinning and nylon knotting techniques to suspend vertical and horizontal shapes.
  • 3.4.Consistently follow relevant WHS procedures.
4. Produce a range of product presentations.
  • 4.1.Generate ideas for the display using creative thinking techniques.
  • 4.2.Test ideas against display objective and organisational requirements.
  • 4.3.Discuss display options with relevant personnel.
  • 4.4.Develop product storyline and access merchandise, materials and equipment.
  • 4.5.Create effective groupings using suspension and under-staging techniques.
  • 4.6.Review and refine display and refinements as required in line with display objective.
  • 4.7.Observe safety procedures at all times during construction and placement of display.
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.
Tool kit may include:
hammer
nails and screws
nylon thread
scissors
screwdriver.
Displays may include:
display for promotional photography
exhibition display
new products
new range
promotion
sale
window display.
Merchandise 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, audio and video products and services
newsagency products and services
soft furnishings, fabrics, manchester and haberdashery
sporting products and services
toys.
Materials and equipment may include:
card
fixtures and fittings
labels
risers
styrene
tickets.
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:
adheres to safe work practices
suspends display cards in vertical and horizontal formats
uses individual visual displays to demonstrate the effective use of colour and the application of design principles
produces and suspends styrene shapes in vertical and horizontal formats
uses visual displays incorporating suspension and under-staging techniques for a range of product categories.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a real or simulated retail work environment
relevant documentation, such as:
legislation and statutory requirements
WHS requirements
industry codes of practice
store merchandising policies.
a range of display products and materials.
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
role play
third-party reports from a supervisor
a portfolio of visual merchandising presentation ideas and photographs of in situ displays
self-produced risers and styrene shapes
answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6152 SIRXMER006A Present products Unit of competency