Unit of competency
Modification History
Not applicable.
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and organise lighting for visual merchandising installations. It requires the ability to determine lighting requirements, assess suitable lighting options that enhance visual merchandising, and ensure lighting use is sustainable and efficient.
This unit applies to visual merchandisers and stylists working in a diverse range of sectors and business contexts. They operate with independence, under limited supervision of others, and within established organisational policies and procedures. They may have responsibility for making a range of creative and operational decisions within the scope of their job role.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Merchandising
Unit Sector
Retail
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine lighting requirements. |
1.1. Access and review visual merchandising concept and plans to determine functional and ambient lighting requirements. 1.2. Identify lighting specifications, budget and constraints. 1.3. Evaluate suitability of existing lighting and identify required changes. 1.4. Review existing site layout to determine feasible lighting options. 1.5. Access creative sources of information and research lighting trends to draw inspiration for display lighting. 1.6. Research and compare the features, costs and benefits of lighting options. |
2. Develop lighting plans. |
2.1. Select lighting solutions that best meet lighting requirements. 2.2. Take opportunities to create cost-efficiencies and maximise use of resources. 2.3. Identify the need for professional contractors to carry out lighting installation work. 2.4. Document lighting costings and ensure plan meets budgeting requirements. 2.5. Incorporate safety and environmental sustainability considerations into the planning process. 2.6. Document lighting plan lighting plan and seek any required approval. |
3. Organise lighting installation. |
3.1. Communicate lighting plan and desired outcomes to relevant personnel. 3.2. Source materials and resources required for lighting installation. 3.3. Select appropriate time to install lighting that minimises disruption to customers. 3.4. Install lighting according to work, health and safety requirements and manufacturer’s instructions. 3.5. Monitor the work of contractors as required to ensure lighting plan requirements are met. 3.6. Finalise lighting installation and adjust to ensure visual appeal is maximised and lighting objectives are met. 3.7. Clean and tidy work area and remove excess materials. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria, are listed here, along with a brief context statement. |
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SKILLS |
DESCRIPTION |
Reading skills to: |
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Oral communication skills to: |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ca051b1b-5101-4ec2-ac1c-49699303188d