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Manufacture visual merchandising signage and support structures
Manufacture visual merchandising signage and support structures
Unit of competency
National Code
SIRRMER509
SIRRMER509
State Code
WD928
WD928
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
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required for the safe application of a range of tools and materials to manufacture simple support elements for visual displays.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow workshop operational procedures.
- 1.1.Maintain workshop tools and equipment, according to manufacturer instructions and workshop work health and safety (WHS) procedures.
- 1.2.Report faulty tools and equipment promptly according to workshop WHS and maintenance procedures.
- 1.3.Use workshop tools and equipment according to manufacturer operational and safety instructions.
- 1.4.Clean and tidy workshop area and store tools, equipment and visual merchandising materials stock according to enterprise procedures.
- 1.5.Monitor materials stock according to enterprise procedures.
2. Design and construct simple visual merchandising structures.
- 2.1.Sketch plans of simple fixed and collapsible visual merchandising structures, according to client or supervisor specifications.
- 2.2.Select appropriate card stock to achieve planned results.
- 2.3.Apply appropriate card scoring and cutting techniques to achieve planned results.
- 2.4.Select and use appropriate fixing methods.
- 2.5.Apply paint finishes to achieve planned finish as required.
- 2.6.Apply colour copy images to structures to achieve planned finish as required.
- 2.7.Ensure finished structure matches client and supervisor specifications and meets WHS requirements.
3. Manufacture styrene signs.
- 3.1.Compose presentation roughs for store signs.
- 3.2.Use pinned card stencils and cut styrene, according to equipment and material manufacturers’ instructions and workshop WHS procedures.
- 3.3.Mount styrene shapes to achieve planned constructions.
- 3.4.Apply suitable paint finishes to achieve planned results.
4. Construct display frames.
- 4.1.Measure frames and cut to specifications.
- 4.2.Fill corners and sand mitre to industry standard.
- 4.3.Apply frame finishing mediums evenly to achieve specified finish results.
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.
Workshop tools and equipment may include:
cutting mats
drills
guillotines
hammers
hand saws
hot wire machines
scissors
set squares
paintbrushes
power saws
retractable knives
screwdrivers.
Workshop work health and safety procedures may include:
Australian standards
enterprise standards and procedures
manufacturer or supplier equipment and product safety data sheets.
Materials stock may include:
cardboard of various grades
papers
paints
solvents
styrene
timber
varnishes.
Enterprise proceduresmay include:
company operating procedures and instructions
information in internal store and visual merchandising manuals, including safe work procedures, such as:
safe disposal of waste
selection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment
styrene cutting techniques
verbal communication from a supervisor, including face-to-face and telephone communication
written instructions and communication, such as memos and emails
workplace signage.
Simple fixed and collapsible visual merchandising structures may include:
collapsible factice boxes
columns
shelves.
Client or supervisor may include:
client with routine or special requests
internal and external contact
new or repeat contact
people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
people with varying physical and mental abilities.
Finishesmay include:
papered finishes
varnishes
water or oil-based paints.
Workshop tools and equipment may include:
cutting mats
drills
guillotines
hammers
hand saws
hot wire machines
scissors
set squares
paintbrushes
power saws
retractable knives
screwdrivers.
Workshop work health and safety procedures may include:
Australian standards
enterprise standards and procedures
manufacturer or supplier equipment and product safety data sheets.
Materials stock may include:
cardboard of various grades
papers
paints
solvents
styrene
timber
varnishes.
Enterprise proceduresmay include:
company operating procedures and instructions
information in internal store and visual merchandising manuals, including safe work procedures, such as:
safe disposal of waste
selection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment
styrene cutting techniques
verbal communication from a supervisor, including face-to-face and telephone communication
written instructions and communication, such as memos and emails
workplace signage.
Simple fixed and collapsible visual merchandising structures may include:
collapsible factice boxes
columns
shelves.
Client or supervisor may include:
client with routine or special requests
internal and external contact
new or repeat contact
people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
people with varying physical and mental abilities.
Finishesmay include:
papered finishes
varnishes
water or oil-based paints.
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:
selects and safely uses and cares for appropriate workshop tools and equipment
designs and produces a range of stable load-bearing fixed and collapsible cardboard visual merchandising props
produces styrene signs.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a real or simulated retail visual merchandising environment
relevant documentation, such as:
equipment manufacturer safety data sheets
WHS requirements
organisational visual merchandising manuals and specifications
industry codes of practice
materials
relevant products and equipment.
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
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:
selects and safely uses and cares for appropriate workshop tools and equipment
designs and produces a range of stable load-bearing fixed and collapsible cardboard visual merchandising props
produces styrene signs.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a real or simulated retail visual merchandising environment
relevant documentation, such as:
equipment manufacturer safety data sheets
WHS requirements
organisational visual merchandising manuals and specifications
industry codes of practice
materials
relevant products and equipment.
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
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.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J152 | SIR50212 | Diploma of Visual Merchandising | Qualification |