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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Place and arrange merchandise.
  2. Prepare and apply labels and tickets.
  3. Maintain displays.
  4. Protect merchandise.

Required Skills

Required skills

literacy and numeracy skills to

prepare machine or manual labels and tickets

read and interpret store procedures and guidelines

read and interpret manufacturer instructions

selfmanagement skills to complete tasks in a set timeframe

technology skills to operate and maintain manual and electronic labelling and ticketing equipment

Required knowledge

store policies and procedures in regard to

availability and use of display materials

correct storage of stock

correct storage procedures for labelling and ticketing equipment and materials

location of display areas

merchandise range

merchandising ticketing and pricing of stock

scheduling for building or rotating displays

stock replenishment

stock rotation

store promotional themes including advertising catalogues and special offers

correct manual handling techniques for protection of self and merchandise

principles of display

elements and principles of design and trends in retail design

relevant WHS regulations including

manual handling

hygiene and sanitation

hazardous substances

labelling of workplace substances

relevant legislation and statutory requirements relating to merchandising product

pricing procedures including inclusion and exclusion of GST

relevant industry codes of practice relating to merchandising product

Evidence Required

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

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

Evidence of the following is essential

applies store policies and procedures and legislative requirements in regard to displaying merchandising ticketing pricing and storing stock

displays merchandise on floor fixtures shelves and display areas in determined locations according to special manual handling techniques and other safety requirements

prepares display labels and price tickets for merchandise with regard to store policies and procedures

operates maintains and stores a range of ticketing equipment according to

store policy and procedures

industry codes of practice

manufacturer instructions and design specifications

identifies damaged soiled or outofdate stock and takes corrective action as required by store procedures and legislative requirements

maintains display areas and replenishes stock as required according to store procedures and legislative requirements

performs correct manual handling storage and display techniques

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a real or simulated retail work environment

a range of ticketing and pricing equipment

merchandise for display

display materials and props

cleaning materials

relevant documentation such as

store policy and procedure manuals on housekeeping merchandising and WHS

manufacturer instructions and operation manuals for electronic ticketing equipment

relevant legislation and industry codes of practice

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

observation of performance in the workplace

customer feedback

answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SIRXSLS Sell products and services

SIRXSLSA Advise on products and services

SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services.


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.

Merchandisemay be characterised by:

type

brand

size

customer needs

colour

price.

Store policy and procedures in regard to:

merchandising of stock

preparing and displaying labels and tickets

maintaining displays.

Legislative requirements may include:

pricing requirements, including GST requirements

industry codes of practice

discounted items

Australian Consumer law.

Display may include:

setting new displays

maintaining existing displays.

Handling techniques may vary according to:

stock characteristics

store policy

legislative requirements

industry codes of practice.

Safety requirementsmay relate to:

transport, storage and handling of goods

hazardous substances

labelling of workplace substances.

Preparation oflabels and ticketsmay involve:

pricing gun

shelf tickets

shelf talkers

written labels

swing ticketing

bar coding

price boards

header boards.

Special promotion areas may be:

permanent or temporary

interior or exterior

publicly accessible

windows

shelves

wall fixtures

on floor.