Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who operate as visual merchandising specialists. These individuals possess a broad range of technical skills and sound knowledge of visual merchandising principles to plan and coordinate visual merchandising activities. They operate independently, make a range of operational decisions, and may have some responsibility for others.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of retail settings including speciality and fashion retailers, supermarkets and department stores. It also provides a pathway to work on a freelance basis.
Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles such as visual merchandiser, retail store visual merchandiser, visual merchandising stylist and event visual merchandiser.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
16 units must be completed:
- 8 core units
- 8 elective units, consisting of:
- 6 units from the list below
- 2 units from the list below, elsewhere in SIR Retail Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
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Core units |
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CUAACD301 |
Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
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SIRRMER004 |
Develop visual merchandising creative concepts |
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SIRRMER005 |
Implement visual merchandising concepts |
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SIRRMER006 |
Achieve visual merchandising targets |
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SIRRMER007 |
Design and install visual merchandising displays |
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SIRRMER010 |
Style using visual merchandising aids |
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SIRRMER011 |
Design and install merchandise signage |
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SIRXWHS002 |
Contribute to workplace health and safety |
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Elective units |
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Art and Design |
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BSBDES301 |
Explore the use of colour |
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BSBDES302 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
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BSBDES303 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
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BSBDES305 |
Source and apply information on the history and theory of design |
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CUAACD302 |
Produce computer-aided drawings |
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CUADIG304 |
Create visual design components |
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CUADRA301 |
Produce drawings |
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Ecommerce |
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SIRXECM002 |
Prepare digital content |
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Management and Leadership |
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BSBLDR503 |
Communicate with influence |
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SIRXMGT003 |
Provide leadership to others |
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SIRXMGT004 |
Plan and manage retail projects |
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Merchandising |
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SIRRMER008 |
Plan and style merchandise photo shoots |
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SIRRMER009 |
Plan and organise display lighting |
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SIRRMER012 |
Develop retail space and product management plans |
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SIRRMER013 |
Develop visual merchandising guidelines |
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Training and development |
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SIRXTAD003 |
Coach others for success |
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Work Health and Safety |
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SIRXWHS003 |
Maintain workplace safety |
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Working in Industry |
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SIRXIND006 |
Review retail business fundamentals |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ca051b1b-5101-4ec2-ac1c-49699303188d
