Directory of Semiskilled Trades

Sector : 01 - Administration, Commerce and Computer Technology Info

8796 Video Store Clerk

M796
Field of application Video store clerks work in video stores.
Other job titles Film, video game and equipment rental clerk

829601 - Serve customers in a video store 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Respect for confidentiality
  • Attentiveness
  • Relevant, accurate and clear information provided
  • Concern for client satisfaction.

Tasks

  • Greet customers.
  • Interpret the customers’ requests.
  • Provide information on movies (titles, categories, recommended viewing ages, directors, actors, reviews, etc.) and on video games.
  • Provide information on store policies, rental conditions, return schedule, date of new releases, etc.
  • Direct customers toward the product requested (movies and video games for rent or sale, newspapers and magazines, chocolate, popcorn, etc.).
  • Give customers their member cards.
  • Give customers movies and video games.
  • Give customers equipment and explain how to operate it.
  • Fill out the membership register (rental date, movie or video game title, equipment, etc.).
  • Take reservations.
  • Direct customers toward the person in charge for more complex questions or complaints.

10 - Receive payment from customers Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Courteous service
  • Honesty
  • Accurate calculations and data entered
  • Proper use of computerized equipment

Tasks

  • Receive money and give change.
  • Use a cash register, computerized sales equipment or a point-of-sale terminal to receive payment by credit or debit card.
  • Charge amounts to customers’ accounts. Optional task or competency
  • Give receipts, sales slips, transaction records, etc.

829602 - Verify and process returned movies, video games and equipment 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Attentiveness
  • Concern for client satisfaction.

Tasks

  • Greet customers.
  • Verify the returned movies, video games and equipment.
  • Detect signs of breakage or problems. Optional task or competency
  • Inform customers of problems and charge required fees. Optional task or competency
  • Set aside any damaged movies, video games and equipment, send them to be repaired, or put them in the recycling bin or garbage.
  • Fill out forms.
  • Notify the person in charge of any problems.

829603 - Provide telephone service 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Correct application of communication protocol
  • Respect for confidentiality
  • Proper use of telephone functions
  • Attentiveness
  • Relevant, accurate and clear information provided
  • Concern for client satisfaction.

Tasks

  • Take calls: greet customers, give the store's name and ask how they may be of assistance.
  • Interpret the request.
  • Provide information on movies (titles, categories, recommended viewing ages, directors, actors, reviews, etc.) and on video games.
  • Provide information on store policies, rental conditions, return schedule, date of new releases, etc.
  • Take reservations.
  • Call customers to advise them of reserved items, rental and return schedules, etc.
  • Ask customers to contact the person in charge for more complex questions or complaints.

710 - Receive or help receive merchandise, raw materials, semi-finished products, etc. Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Observance of rules with respect to hazardous materials
  • Compliance with quality standards
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with company policies
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Accurate data
  • Careful handling of merchandise

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge about the delivery schedule and types of merchandise (food products, dry goods, animals, materials, hazardous materials, etc.).
  • Welcome the driver of the delivery vehicle.
  • Read over the delivery documents: check the delivery location, date and time.
  • Sign the shipping receipt.
  • Notify quality control so they can come and check the raw materials.
  • Cross-check the delivered merchandise against the ordered merchandise (type of merchandise, quantity, etc.).
  • Check the condition of the merchandise: do a visual inspection of the packaging or boxes, open a container, count the items, etc.
  • Apply the prescribed procedure if merchandise is damaged or does not comply.
  • Use an optical scanner to record the entry of the merchandise.
  • Fill out the administrative forms and send them to the department concerned or to the designated person.
  • Detect any problems and notify the person in charge.

829604 - Organize movies and video games Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Accurate data

Tasks

  • Unpack movies and video games.
  • Group the movies by section: comedy, drama, adventure, horror, children, adult, documentary, TV series, etc.
  • Assign codes to movies and video games. Optional task or competency
  • Keep the movie and video game registers up to date. Optional task or competency

81 - Display merchandise 1

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Accurate and visible labelling
  • Visibility of brand names
  • Compliance with display plan
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Retrieve boxes and merchandise to be displayed.
  • Assemble and disassemble islands, displays, shelves, etc.
  • Clean shelves, islands, displays, etc.
  • Affix prices to products, shelves and displays.
  • Attach detector or antitheft devices.
  • Place products on islands, displays, shelves, etc.
  • Remove expired or damaged merchandise.
  • Stack the merchandise.
  • Prepare bulk merchandise. Optional task or competency
  • Set up or remove decorations. Optional task or competency
  • Notify the person in charge when inventories are low.

829605 - Monitor the premises 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Quick intervention in the event of problems
  • Vigilance

Tasks

  • Help customers understand the importance of respecting others' property: hang posters, ask adults and children to handle movies and video games carefully, answer questions related to copying cassettes and DVDs, etc.
  • Observe the comings and goings of individuals.
  • Control access to the adult film section.
  • Notify the person in charge of situations presenting risk: breakage, shoplifting, etc.

101 - Keep the store clean and orderly. 1

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with layout plan
  • Compliance with the storage or warehousing plan
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Replace products, mobile displays, advertising posters, etc.
  • Dust or wash the shelves.
  • Sweep the aisles.
  • Tidy up and wash the counters.
  • Wash the cold rooms and refrigerators. Optional task or competency
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.