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Monitor in-store visual merchandising display

Monitor in-store visual merchandising display

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRXMER003A
State Code
S6149
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/12/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/05/2011
Field of Education
080599 - Sales And Marketing, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
02/05/2011
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret a visual merchandising plan and the monitor the display to ensure it meets the requirements of the plan and the organisation's visual merchandising standards.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret a visual merchandising plan.
  • 1.1 Identify design requirements of visual merchandising plan or manual.
  • 1.2 Source resources required to implement plan.
  • 1.3 Identify factors that may affect the plan.
  • 1.4 Apply organisation's visual merchandising standards to the plan.
2 Monitor display requirements.
  • 2.1 Regularly monitor display to ensure it meets the requirements of the visual merchandising plan.
  • 2.2 Identify damage or changes to the display.
  • 2.3 Action is taken to rectify any changes to the display.
3 Maintain displays to organisation requirements and plan.
  • 3.1 Maintain displays so that they are clean and tidy.
  • 3.2 Make additions or changes to displays to ensure display consistently adheres to the visual merchandising plan.
  • 3.3 Maintain organisation's requirements for visual merchandising in the display.
4 Contribute to the visual merchandising standards of the organisation.
  • 4.1 Interpret visual merchandising standards of the organisation.
  • 4.2 Identify opportunities for improving visual merchandising standards.
  • 4.3 Make contributions to the visual merchandising standards as appropriate.
colours used
layout of display
functionality
merchandise for display
size of display
location of display in store.

fixtures and fittings
people
time
materials
supports
lights.

store promotions
merchandise availability
availability of display stands and structures
time requirements
budget requirements
availability of staff.

store plan and design
retail image
display location.

damage to fixtures, fittings or display supports
damage to items on display
changes in the appearance of the display.

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

interprets and identifies the design requirements of a visual merchandising plan
monitors the display closely and completes regular maintenance to ensure it meets the requirements of the visual merchandising plan and the organisation's visual merchandising standards
contributes appropriately to the ongoing development of the organisation's visual merchandising standards.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a retail work environment

relevant documentation, such as:

store policy and procedures manuals
store visual merchandising standards.

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
third-party reports from a supervisor
customer feedback
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.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
N0702 WRRM5A Monitor in-store visual merchandising display Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD974 SIRXMER406 Monitor in-store visual merchandising display Unit of competency