Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Clientmay include:
external business
manager within the organisation.
Propsmay be used inretail windows, in-store displays, exhibitions, corporate promotional displays, and corporate or social events; and may include:
asymmetrical props
centrepieces for themed events
display props made in reproducible moulds
dynamic props
formal display props
harmonious props
miniature 3-D props
minimalist props
mixed-media soft models
rhythmic props
trompe l’oeil finishes on 2-D and 3-D surfaces.
Promotional and cultural themesmay include:
art deco and surrealism
art nouveau
baroque and rococo
Bauhaus and modernism
Christmas, Easter and other cultural and religious occasions
classical
cultural themes
current events, such as sporting events, arts or entertainment
deconstruction and post-modernism
historical themes
Japanese design
medieval
Memphis
pop and the 1960s
product category themes
seasonal themes
the 1920s.
Product categories 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 and audio products and services
newsagency products and services
soft furnishings, fabrics, manchester and haberdashery
sporting products and services
toys.
Relevant standards, performance benchmarks and specifications may include:
Australian standards
design briefs
industry standards
manufacturer and supplier standards
WHS
planning milestones and timeframes
quality measures and criteria.

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:
identifies and uses research on historical, cultural and seasonal themes in designing displays and merchandisers
plans, coordinates and implements activities associated with constructing a range of props and merchandisers for different applications
draws on past and present trends to create design images that represent lifestyle or corporate images
observes and integrates WHS principles in the construction of props and merchandisers
maintains and modifies store mannequins for a range of display applications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a real or simulated retail visual merchandising work environment
relevant documentation, such as:
benchmarks and specifications
WHS requirements
relevant tools, equipment and materials
fashion mannequins.
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 in a simulated display environment
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.