Provide displays
Overview
Who is this unit for?
This unit is for those who set up, maintain and dismantle displays. In the
context of a school the displays will generally be designed to support teaching and learning and/or celebrate achievement.
What is this unit about?
This unit is about setting up and removing displays. It involves identifying the purpose of the display, designing the display and deciding what it will contain, and gathering together materials for the display. It also covers ensuring the display is safe, keeping it tidy and removing the display when it is no longer required.
In schools, the teacher would advise on the purpose, content and nature of displays and pupils will be active participants in providing materials for display.
This unit contains two elements:
1. Set up displays
2. Maintain and dismantle displays
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Set up displays
P1 identify the purpose of the display clearly
P2 devise the design and content of the display to maintain an appropriate balance between effective visual presentation and security of material
P3 obtain and create material and equipment for the display
P4 locate the display in an appropriate and accessible place for users
P5 display all relevant material
P6 ensure that the display is stable and safe
P7 determine the optimum time duration for the display, by reference to its theme, purpose and materials used
Maintain and dismantle displays
P8 keep the display tidy, clean and correctly laid out
P9 monitor the display regularly for stability and safety, and take appropriate action if required
P10 evaluate the display regularly for its continuing usefulness and attractiveness
P11 add to, amend and up-date the display as required by its theme and use
P12 remove the display as soon as it is no longer required
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 how to select materials to include in the display
K2 how to protect the material on display from damage or theft
K3 how to determine the duration of the display
K4 what the purpose and theme of the display is
K5 what the health and safety implications there may be for the display
K6 what the organisation's policy is for the display of different material, e.g.
as a learning resource, creating a sense of community, creating a sense of ownership, etc.
K7 where to obtain material and equipment for the display
K8 where to locate displays for optimum impact and accessibility
K9 who the display is aimed at
K10 how to evaluate the display for its usefulness and attractiveness
K11 what action to take if the display is unsafe
K12 what materials are required to restock the display and from where to obtain them
K13 how to safely remove the display
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Displays
the arrangement of material (graphic, text and/or objects) into an assembly specifically intended to attract users' attention and interest, or to provide information, or to educate - or a combination of these. Displays may be wall mounted or free-standing: they may be permanent or temporary. The display must be designed with a specific purpose in mind. Certain items of information kept permanently on display are not considered displays for the purpose of this unit: for example, notices, fire precautions, directions to locations
Purpose of the display
what the display aims to achieve, for example:
1. learning resource
2. celebrating achievement
3. celebrating diversity
4. promoting a sense of community and belonging
5. improving the environment
6. providing information
7. to prompt feedback
Materials
graphic, text and objects used in the display, for example:
1. archive material or facsimile
2. signs and explanations
3. leaflets and supplementary material
4. general promotional material
In schools, pupils will be involved in making and acquiring materials for display
Links To Other NOS
Origin of this unit
This unit is taken from the National Occupational Standards in Information and Library Services where it appears as unit IL3/10.