Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Current merchandising practices may include:
point of sale tracking
instant communication of sales back to manufacturers
overnight replenishment
just in time systems
Presentation visuals and arrangements may include:
colour and theme arrangements
pricing, sizing, styles arrangements
total look or accessory arrangements
placement of stock on fixtures, fittings and mannequins
use of additional props
location within the store
signage
Pricing policies and procedures may include:
marking down of slow moving stock
soiled or damaged goods
goods close to use-by date
end of season stock
long-term and short-term
internal and external considerations
pricing policies
goods and services tax (GST) requirements
Promotional and advertising materials may include
brochures, fliers, posters
photos
labels, tickets
print, audio visual or electronic advertisements
Promotional activities may include:
gimmicks
point of sale incentives
special offers
price reductions
advertising
product branding activities
packaging features such as labelling
demonstrations
fashion parades
Industry practices may include:
formatting and structure
inclusion of pictures and presentation details
promotion of design features and benefits
reporting verbally or in writing
oral, written or visual communication
inclusion of merchandising objectives
inclusion of adequate detail
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
identify appropriate presentation, promotion and advertising for specific fashion design
address merchandising objectives
appeal to target market
coordinate options and activities to overall merchandising plan
document merchandising plan

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.