Diploma of Visual Merchandising
This qualification covers planning and creating visual displays in shops and for events. It includes developing creative ideas, drawing plans, styling, signage and meeting visual merchandising targets. Visual merchandisers with work experience may be able to get it recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- SIR Retail Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- SIR50212 Diploma of Visual Merchandising (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Visual merchandisers and stylists who plan and install displays in stores, or who work on a freelance basis.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Visual merchandiser
- Retail store visual merchandiser
- Visual merchandising stylist
- Event visual merchandiser
Qualification structure
16 units must be completed: 6 units from the list below. 2 units from the list below, elsewhere in SIR Retail Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course. The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Core units
8 units- CUAACD301Produce drawings to communicate ideas
- SIRRMER004Develop visual merchandising creative concepts
- SIRRMER005Implement visual merchandising concepts
- SIRRMER006Achieve visual merchandising targets
- SIRRMER007Design and install visual merchandising displays
- SIRRMER010Style using visual merchandising aids
- SIRRMER011Design and install merchandise signage
- SIRXWHS002Contribute to workplace health and safety
Elective units
18 units- BSBDES301Explore the use of colour
- BSBDES302Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
- BSBDES303Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
- BSBDES305Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
- CUAACD302Produce computer-aided drawings
- CUADIG304Create visual design components
- CUADRA301Produce drawings
- SIRXECM002Prepare digital content
- BSBLDR503Communicate with influence
- SIRXMGT003Provide leadership to others
- SIRXMGT004Plan and manage retail projects
- SIRRMER008Plan and style merchandise photo shoots
- SIRRMER009Plan and organise display lighting
- SIRRMER012Develop retail space and product management plans
- SIRRMER013Develop visual merchandising guidelines
- SIRXTAD003Coach others for success
- SIRXWHS003Maintain workplace safety
- SIRXIND006Review retail business fundamentals
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts