Unit of competency details

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Comments 

First Release

This is a revised unit, based on and equivalent to SIRRMER007A Apply lettering. Title change but no change to unit outcomes.

Element 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Confirm signage requirements.

1.1.Identify details of information to be included on signage .

1.2.Consult relevant stakeholders on size, layout and style of signage.

1.3.Confirm timelines, quantities and locations for signage.

2. Prepare resources for signage production.

2.1.Select production method  and materials for signage production.

2.2.Ensure equipment and materials are available for timely production of signage.

3. Produce signage.

3.1.Produce drafts of signage, check against requirements and obtain approval from relevant stakeholders as required.

3.2.Produce signage within required timeframes and to required standards according to organisational procedures.

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

• interpersonal skills to consult with relevant stakeholders
• literacy and numeracy skills to produce accurate signs containing both written information and prices
• manual lettering skills
• technology skills to operate:

• relevant technology, including printers
• software applications for the production of signage

Required knowledge 

• colour principles as applied to lettering
• equipment and materials used to produce signage
• layout principles
• lettering styles
• use and workplace applicability of various lettering mediums
• visual merchandising signage requirements

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:

• develops industry standard signage for:

• price lists
• product descriptions
• promotional banners.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure access to:

• a real or simulated retail visual merchandising work environment
• information on:

• client requirements
• store image
• store policy on promotional signage
• products and services

• retail lettering tools, equipment and materials, including relevant computer software.

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
• a simulated retail lettering project environment
• a portfolio of personally designed and produced lettering
• 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.

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.

Signage  may include:

• price lists
• product descriptions
• promotional banners.

Production method  may include:

• electronic production using:

• graphics software
• information and communications technology

• manual production using:

• board
• chalk board
• calligraphy pens
• ink
• marker pens
• paper
• pastels and chalks
• pencils from B to 6B
• rulers
• watercolour
• vinyl lettering machine.