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Diploma of Visual Merchandising
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SIR50217
Your creative vision has shaped retail environments and influenced consumer behaviour for years. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined Recognition of Prior Learning pathway for this Diploma. Register your interest today to be notified when we can help you demonstrate that your visual merchandising expertise meets national standards.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who operate as visual merchandising specialists. These individuals possess a broad range of technical skills and sound knowledge of visual merchandising principles to plan and coordinate visual merchandising activities. They operate independently, make a range of operational decisions, and may have some responsibility for others. This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of retail settings including speciality and fashion retailers, supermarkets and department stores. It also provides a pathway to work on a freelance basis. Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles such as visual merchandiser, retail store visual merchandiser, visual merchandising stylist and event visual merchandiser. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
SIR50217
Training Package
SIR — Retail Services Training Package
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
16 (8 core + 8 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Visual Merchandising Stylist | Leading the development of creative concepts and overseeing the implementation of displays and signage. |
| Retail Store Visual Merchandiser | Managing the visual identity of retail spaces and scaling design concepts across diverse store locations. |
| Event Visual Merchandiser | Designing and styling immersive visual experiences for exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed resume and work history
- ✓Position descriptions for VM roles
- ✓Performance reviews or client feedback
Creative Concepts
- ✓Concept sketches and mood boards
- ✓Design briefs and style guides
- ✓Digital or hand-drawn technical drawings
Display Implementation
- ✓Portfolio of window and in-store displays
- ✓Signage and merchandise styling photos
- ✓Installation logs and project timelines
Operational Impact
- ✓Sales reports linked to VM activities
- ✓WHS compliance checklists for displays
- ✓Budgeting and resource allocation records
Leadership & Coordination
- ✓Team briefing notes and schedules
- ✓Vendor and supplier correspondence
- ✓Exhibition or event planning documents
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Retail Services Training Package.
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