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Design and produce store plans and floor layouts
Design and produce store plans and floor layouts
Unit of competency
National Code
SIRRMER514
SIRRMER514
State Code
WD933
WD933
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
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 apply knowledge of store design and fit-out to design, and present proposed floor plans and fit-outs for retail store settings.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Produce free floor layouts.
- 1.1.Analyse and confirm planning brief according to client requirements.
- 1.2.Design floor layouts to scale, indicating all components and how they interact with customers to create a total store image.
- 1.3.Present plans, including analysis and rationale for layout, using both verbal and written reports.
- 1.4.Ensure plans comply with relevant legislation and regulations.
2. Design fit outs for new and existing retail spaces.
- 2.1.Measure on site and existing retail space.
- 2.2.Confirm business target market, customer demographic, style and desired ambience with client.
- 2.3.Present rendered visuals of proposed store facades.
- 2.4.Present fit-out plans and budget.
- 2.5.Design grid and free-flow plans to scale, and modify and adapt them to suit client briefs.
- 2.6.Take account of relevant standards, performance benchmarks and specifications.
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 be:
external to the organisation
internal staff.
Plansmay include:
plans developed using an appropriate computer software design package
plans drawn by hand.
Layoutmay include:
accompanying information, including:
rationale for store layout
safe and effective traffic flow
customer needs
image
ambience and style
departments
fixtures and fittings
flooring
lighting.
Relevant legislation and regulationsmay include:
building codes
emergency procedures
industry codes of practice
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
WHS.
Fit-out plansmay include:
analysis and rationale for:
layout
traffic flow
customer needs
architectural features
elevations
entrance
facade
fixtures and fittings
landscaping
signage
windows.
Standards, performance benchmarks and specifications may include:
Australian standards
design brief
industry standards
international standards
manufacturer and supplier standards
performance indicators
planning milestones and timeframes
professional standards
quality measures and criteria.
Clientmay be:
external to the organisation
internal staff.
Plansmay include:
plans developed using an appropriate computer software design package
plans drawn by hand.
Layoutmay include:
accompanying information, including:
rationale for store layout
safe and effective traffic flow
customer needs
image
ambience and style
departments
fixtures and fittings
flooring
lighting.
Relevant legislation and regulationsmay include:
building codes
emergency procedures
industry codes of practice
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
WHS.
Fit-out plansmay include:
analysis and rationale for:
layout
traffic flow
customer needs
architectural features
elevations
entrance
facade
fixtures and fittings
landscaping
signage
windows.
Standards, performance benchmarks and specifications may include:
Australian standards
design brief
industry standards
international standards
manufacturer and supplier standards
performance indicators
planning milestones and timeframes
professional standards
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:
provides analysis of the position of an existing store in relation to neighbourhood, visibility, accessibility, landscaping, and customer profile
produces draft retail store plans, including elevations and companion axonometrics, and indicating architectural features, facade, entrance, windows, signage and landscaping
develops presentation visuals of store facades
free-flow and grid layouts showing such things as departments, fixtures, fittings, lighting, and flooring as appropriate
presents analytical report that includes detailed specifications, fittings and fixtures and promotional locations, with clear justifications.
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:
legislation and statutory requirements
WHS requirements
relevant standards, performance benchmarks and specifications
information on store fixtures and fittings
information on:
suppliers of relevant store planning materials and equipment
products and services to be merchandised.
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
real or case study store design project briefs
third-party reports from a supervisor
a portfolio of store planning documents
customer feedback
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
provides analysis of the position of an existing store in relation to neighbourhood, visibility, accessibility, landscaping, and customer profile
produces draft retail store plans, including elevations and companion axonometrics, and indicating architectural features, facade, entrance, windows, signage and landscaping
develops presentation visuals of store facades
free-flow and grid layouts showing such things as departments, fixtures, fittings, lighting, and flooring as appropriate
presents analytical report that includes detailed specifications, fittings and fixtures and promotional locations, with clear justifications.
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:
legislation and statutory requirements
WHS requirements
relevant standards, performance benchmarks and specifications
information on store fixtures and fittings
information on:
suppliers of relevant store planning materials and equipment
products and services to be merchandised.
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
real or case study store design project briefs
third-party reports from a supervisor
a portfolio of store planning documents
customer feedback
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.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J152 | SIR50212 | Diploma of Visual Merchandising | Qualification |