Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manufacture simple structural support elements for visual displays. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit requires the team member to demonstrate safe application of a range of tools and materials to manufacture simple support elements for visual displays. Frontline visual merchandisers are responsible for this role. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
The required outcomes described in this unit contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1 |
Follow workshop operational procedures. |
1.1 |
Use workshop tools and equipment according to manufacturer operational and safety instructions. |
1.2 |
Maintain workshop area in a clean and tidy manner and store visual merchandising materials according to enterprise procedures . |
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2 |
Maintain tools and equipment. |
2.1 |
Care for workshop tools and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workshop OHS procedures . |
2.2 |
Report faulty tools and equipment promptly and in according to workshop OHS and maintenance procedures. |
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2.3 |
Monitor materials stock according to enterprise procedures. |
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3 |
Design and construct simple visual merchandising structures. |
3.1 |
Sketch plans of simple fixed and collapsible visual merchandising structures according to client or supervisor specifications. |
3.2 |
Select appropriate card stock to achieve planned results. |
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3.3 |
Apply appropriate card scoring and cutting techniques to achieve planned results. |
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3.4 |
Select and use appropriate fixing methods. |
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3.5 |
Apply paint finishes are according to planned finish where relevant. |
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3.6 |
Apply colour copy images to structures where relevant to the planned finish. |
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3.7 |
Ensure finished structure matches client and supervisor specifications and meets OHS requirements. |
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4 |
Manufacture styrene signs. |
4.1 |
Compose presentation roughs for store signs. |
4.2 |
Demonstrate styrene cutting techniques using pinned card stencils. |
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4.3 |
Mount styrene shapes to achieve planned constructions. |
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4.4 |
Apply suitable paint finishes to achieve planned results. |
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5 |
Construct display frames. |
5.1 |
Measure frames and cut accurately to specifications. |
5.2 |
Fill corners and sand mitre to industry standard. |
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5.3 |
Apply frame finishing mediums evenly to achieve specified finish results. |
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Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:
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The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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:
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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. |
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Workshop tools and equipment may include: |
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Enterprise procedures may include: |
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Workshop OHS procedures may include: |
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Materials stock may include: |
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Simple fixed and collapsible visual merchandising structures may include: |
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Client or supervisor may include: |
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Finishes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Retail |
Competency field
Competency field |
Merchandising |