Modification History
The version details of this endorsed unit are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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First Release |
This is a revised unit, based on and equivalent to SIRRMER006A Manufacture visual merchandising support structures. Title change but no change to unit outcomes. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required for the safe application of a range of tools and materials to manufacture simple support elements for visual displays.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to frontline visual merchandisers.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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. Follow workshop operational procedures. |
1.1.Maintain workshop tools and equipment , according to manufacturer instructions and workshop work health and safety (WHS) procedures . 1.2.Report faulty tools and equipment promptly according to workshop WHS and maintenance procedures. 1.3.Use workshop tools and equipment according to manufacturer operational and safety instructions. 1.4.Clean and tidy workshop area and store tools, equipment and visual merchandising materials stock according to enterprise procedures . 1.5.Monitor materials stock according to enterprise procedures. |
2. Design and construct simple visual merchandising structures. |
2.1.Sketch plans of simple fixed and collapsible visual merchandising structures , according to client or supervisor specifications. 2.2.Select appropriate card stock to achieve planned results. 2.3.Apply appropriate card scoring and cutting techniques to achieve planned results. 2.4.Select and use appropriate fixing methods. 2.5.Apply paint finishes to achieve planned finish as required. 2.6.Apply colour copy images to structures to achieve planned finish as required. 2.7.Ensure finished structure matches client and supervisor specifications and meets WHS requirements. |
3. Manufacture styrene signs. |
3.1.Compose presentation roughs for store signs. 3.2.Use pinned card stencils and cut styrene, according to equipment and material manufacturers’ instructions and workshop WHS procedures. 3.3.Mount styrene shapes to achieve planned constructions. 3.4.Apply suitable paint finishes to achieve planned results. |
4. Construct display frames. |
4.1.Measure frames and cut to specifications. 4.2.Fill corners and sand mitre to industry standard. 4.3.Apply frame finishing mediums evenly to achieve specified finish results. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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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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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
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. |
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Workshop tools and equipment may include: |
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Workshop work health and safety procedures may include: |
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Materials stock may include: |
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Enterprise procedures 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)
Retail
Competency Field
Merchandising