Modification History
The version details of this endorsed qualification are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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First Release |
SIR50212 replaces, and is equivalent to SIR50207 as the intent of the qualification remains unchanged. The total number of units required complete this qualification have decreased from 32 to 23 units. The number of core units has decreased from 26 to 15 units. The number of elective units has increased from 6 to 8 units. |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required by those who hold or wish to hold positions as specialist visual merchandisers in the retail industry. It applies to those who are working as members of a national, state or store-based retail visual merchandising team or are self-employed as freelance visual merchandisers.
Job roles
- Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles, such as:
- retail store visual merchandiser
- visual merchandising team leader/manager
- freelance visual merchandiser
- exhibition or event display designer
- photographic stylist.
Possible job titles
- visual merchandiser
- visual merchandise team manager
- freelance visual merchandiser
- photographic stylist
Pathways Information
This qualification is not suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway or VET in Schools (VETiS) delivery.
Pathways into the qualification
Individuals undertaking this qualification may not have any prior or formal retail industry experience or qualifications.
Relevant skills and knowledge that would indicate likely success at this qualification level may include:
- successful completion of art and design related subjects at secondary or post-secondary level
- previous merchandising experience in a retail environment.
Pathway from the qualification
After achieving SIR50212 Diploma of Visual Merchandising, individuals may undertake:
- SIR80112 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Retail Leadership.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the retail industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described above for each employability skill are representative of the business-to-business industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification. |
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Employability skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
23 units must be completed:
- 15 core units
- 8 elective units:
- a minimum of 4 units must be selected from the elective unit list below
- a maximum of 4 units may be selected from other relevant arts, design or business-related Training Package or accredited course first packaged at AQF level 4, 5 or 6.
The choice of elective units must be guided by the core function or role of the current or intended work environment, local industry requirements, and the characteristics of the AQF level of this qualification.
Units chosen from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available in SIR07 V3 Retail Services Training Package.
Core units |
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BSBDES301A |
Explore the use of colour |
BSBDES302A |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
BSBDES303A |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
BSBDES305A |
Source and apply information on the history and theory of design |
CUVDIG201A |
Develop digital imaging skills |
SIRRMER508 |
Produce retail visual illustrations |
SIRRMER509 |
Manufacture visual merchandising signage and support structures |
SIRRMER510 |
Produce working drawings |
SIRRMER511 |
Plan, organise and maintain display lighting |
SIRRMER519 |
Design and produce merchandising and in-store presentations |
SIRXIND101 |
Work effectively in a customer service environment |
SIRXIND102 |
Plan a career in the retail industry |
SIRXMER304 |
Present products |
SIRXMER407 |
Plan and build visual presentations for a range of merchandise categories |
SIRXWHS101 |
Apply safe work practices |
Elective units |
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Art and Design |
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CUFDIG304A |
Create visual design components |
CUVPHI302A |
Capture photographic images |
CUVPHI401A |
Capture images in response to a brief |
Marketing and Public Relations |
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SIRXMPR001A |
Profile a retail market |
Merchandising |
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SIRRMER405 |
Produce visual merchandising signs |
SIRRMER406 |
Design, construct and maintain props |
SIRRMER407 |
Design merchandisers |
SIRRMER512 |
Produce perspective drawings, plans and elevations |
SIRRMER513 |
Develop concept visuals |
SIRRMER514 |
Design and produce store plans and floor layouts |
SIRRMER515 |
Manage visual merchandising projects |
SIRRMER516 |
Style merchandise for photography |
SIRRMER517 |
Develop and apply strategies for merchandising and corporate presentations |
SIRRMER518 |
Present design concepts |
SIRXMER406 |
Monitor in-store visual merchandising displays |
Quality and Innovation |
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SIRXQUA002A |
Lead a team to foster innovation |