This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and organise lighting for visual merchandising installations. It requires the ability to determine lighting requirements, assess suitable lighting options that enhance visual merchandising, and ensure lighting use is sustainable and efficient.

This unit applies to visual merchandisers and stylists working in a diverse range of sectors and business contexts. They operate with independence, under limited supervision of others, and within established organisational policies and procedures. They may have responsibility for making a range of creative and operational decisions within the scope of their job role.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.