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Present products

Present products

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRXMER006A
State Code
S6152
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/02/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/06/2011
Field of Education
080599 - Sales And Marketing, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
27/06/2011
Nominal Hours
125
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to present a variety of products in retail, exhibition and photo styling settings.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain and use a display tool kit.
  • 1.1 Maintain a fully stocked display tool kit and tools in working order.
  • 1.2 Use tools according to OHS requirements and manufacturer instructions.
2 Produce simple displays.
  • 2.1 Produce product displays to show purposefully designed groupings.
  • 2.2 Ensure groupings clearly reflect display form, shape, composition and depth.
  • 2.3 Demonstrate design principles of flow, unity, harmony and depth in displays.
  • 2.4 Use colour and texture to enhance displays.
  • 2.5 Create displays using self-built and commercially supplied risers.
  • 2.6 Adhere to workplace safety procedures with regard to the construction of visual displays.
3 Produce and suspend simple styrene shapes and display cards.
  • 3.1 Styrene cutting, painting and design techniques suitable for multi-purpose displays are applied to industry standard.
  • 3.2 Hang styrene shapes and display cards in both horizontal and vertical formats as designated by their design.
  • 3.3 Use industry standard pinning and nylon knotting techniques to suspend vertical and horizontal shapes.
  • 3.4 Consistently follow relevant OHS procedures.
4 Produce a range of product presentations.
  • 4.1 Generate ideas for the display using creative thinking techniques.
  • 4.2 Test ideas against display objective and organisational requirements.
  • 4.3 Discuss display options with relevant personnel.
  • 4.4 Develop product storyline and access merchandise, materials and equipment.
  • 4.5 Create effective groupings using suspension and under-staging techniques.
  • 4.6 Review and refine display and refinements as required in line with display objective.
  • 4.7 Observe safety procedures at all times during construction and placement of display.
scissors
hammer
screwdriver
screws, nails, etc.
nylon thread.

window display
promotion
sale
new products
new range
exhibition display
display for promotional photography.

food and liquor
fashion and accessories
footwear products and services
jewellery
hair, beauty and cosmetics products
electrical products
furniture products
soft furnishings, fabrics, manchester and haberdashery
floor covering products and services
hardware products and services
baby and toddler products
cameras, photographic equipment and services
computer products and services
sporting products and services
toys
books
newsagency products and services
music, audio and video products and services.

tickets
labels
fixtures and fittings
risers
styrene
card.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

styrene shapes produced and suspended in vertical and horizontal formats
display cards suspended in vertical and horizontal formats
visual displays incorporating suspension and under-staging techniques for a range of product categories
individual visual displays to demonstrate the effective use of colour and the application of design principles of flow, unity and depth in their composition and grouping
adherence to safe working practices.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a real or simulated retail or exhibition work environment.

relevant documentation, such as:

legislation and statutory requirements
OHS requirements
industry codes of practice
store merchandising policies.
a range of display products and materials.

Methods 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 role play
third-party reports from a supervisor
a portfolio of visual merchandising presentation ideas and photographs of in situ displays
Self-produced risers and styrene shapes
answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Assessing employability skills
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification.

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD972 SIRXMER304 Present products Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
S580 SIR50207 Diploma of Visual Merchandising Qualification