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Create a display

Create a display

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRXMER005A
State Code
S6151
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/12/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/10/2011
Field of Education
080599 - Sales And Marketing, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
26/10/2011
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and implement a display for a retail business.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify the requirements of the display.
  • 1.1 Identify purpose and audience for the display.
  • 1.2 Identify products that will be displayed.
  • 1.3 Identify organisation's requirements and research relevant information where required.
  • 1.4 Identify resources required to create the display.
  • 1.5 Identify and consider constraints or factors that may affect the creation of the display.
2 Develop display ideas.
  • 2.1 Generate ideas for the display using creative thinking techniques.
  • 2.2 Test ideas against display requirements and organisation's requirements.
  • 2.3 Discuss display options with relevant personnel.
  • 2.4 Modify display ideas and refine according to feedback and confirm with relevant personnel.
3 Plan and build displays.
  • 3.1 Develop ideas into a simple display plan.
  • 3.2 Source resources, materials and products to meet plan requirements.
  • 3.3 Create display following the display plan.
  • 3.4 Seek assistance from relevant personnel where required.
  • 3.5 Review display and make refinements as required.
4 Maintain display.
  • 4.1 Maintain display in a clean and tidy condition and replace products as necessary according to display plan.
  • 4.2 Make changes or alterations to the display as appropriate.
window display
promotion
sale
new products
new range.

new or repeat customers
external and internal foot or vehicular traffic
people of different ages
people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities.
people with varying degrees of language and literacy.

direct observation
written reports
colleagues
internet
magazines
technical personnel
marketing personnel.

labels and tickets
materials
equipment and technology
fixtures and fittings
staff
time
budget.

time
budget
staff
availability of materials
space
product characteristics.

product association
brainstorming
visualising
telling stories
creative writing
lateral thinking
mind mapping
drawings
using prompts.

organisational standards
OHS
branding
store policy and procedures
aesthetics
budget
staff
allocated space.

indoor or outdoor
static or moving
sound
lighting.

verbally
in writing
in groups
individually.

manager
team leader
external personnel with display creation expertise.

simple sketches of planned display
checklist of materials and equipment required.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

identifies the requirements for a new display
creates a display plan that meets the requirements of the product, the audience and the organisation
plans and builds the display plan and maintains the display.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a retail work environment
relevant documentation, such as store policy and procedures manuals
display space
a range of display products and materials.

Methods 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
third-party reports from a supervisor
customer feedback
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Assessing employability skills
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
N0703 WRRM6A Create a display for a small business Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD970 SIRXMER202 Plan, create and maintain displays Unit of competency