Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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Evaluate commercial viability of designs
Evaluate commercial viability of designs
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFD6001B
LMTFD6001B
State Code
W7260
W7260
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/11/2008
Field of Education
100505 - Fashion Design
Original Release Date
03/11/2008
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to evaluate the commercial viability of the mass production and sale of fashion designs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Review business position
- 1.1 Current business plan is analysed.
- 1.2 Business objectives and financial targets are identified.
- 1.3 Current business practices are identified and relevance for future developments is determined.
- 1.4 Past products are identified and records of commercial success analysed.
- 1.5 Workplace criteria for measuring commercial success of products are identified.
2 Analyse fashion designs
- 2.1 Ability of designs to meet client or target market needs and expectations is identified.
- 2.2 Costing and production strategies of designs are analysed.
- 2.3 Alignment of designs to business goals and practices is assessed.
3 Apply selection criteria to fashion designs
- 3.1 Workplace criteria for selection of designs are identified.
- 3.2 Designs are analysed against selection criteria.
- 3.3 Senior management are consulted in selection of designs.
- 3.4 Designs are selected for commercial production.
4 Establish evaluation mechanisms
- 4.1 Financial targets for design production are established.
- 4.2 Monitoring systems are implemented to measure progress of design production and return.
- 4.3 Design selection is evaluated against commercial targets.
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Current business practices may include:
use of in-house; cut, make and trim; offshore production suppliers
use of expertise external to organisation
development of organisational image and market position
pricing and budget strategies
marketing and sales strategies
Criteria may include:
potential financial return
alignment with business goals and corporate image
client acceptance
availability of materials and resources for production
suitability of production processes
marketing potential
place in the market and product life cycle
production costs and timelines
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Current business practices may include:
use of in-house; cut, make and trim; offshore production suppliers
use of expertise external to organisation
development of organisational image and market position
pricing and budget strategies
marketing and sales strategies
Criteria may include:
potential financial return
alignment with business goals and corporate image
client acceptance
availability of materials and resources for production
suitability of production processes
marketing potential
place in the market and product life cycle
production costs and timelines
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
complete and assess production costing information
analyse designs against selection criteria
analyse business goals and strategies
apply OHS practices in work operations
maintain accurate records
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
complete and assess production costing information
analyse designs against selection criteria
analyse business goals and strategies
apply OHS practices in work operations
maintain accurate records
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W6553 | LMTFD6001A | Evaluate commercial viability of designs | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAW50 | MSTFD6001 | Evaluate commercial viability of designs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W396 | LMT60307 | Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology | Qualification |