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Research commercial development of textiles

Research commercial development of textiles

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTD6001
State Code
BAU72
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to research and evaluate textiles for fashion, furnishings, accessories and exhibition, and make recommendations to guide the commercial development of textile products.The unit of competency applies to activities associated with researching and evaluating quality, processing, finish, use, properties and performance of materials, partially finished and finished textile products. Findings should be used to make recommendations to guide commercial development of materials and products.Work is performed in line with a broad plan or strategy. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to research commercial development of textiles
  • 2.1 Establish objectives for conducting research in line with business goals
  • 2.2 Establish criteria and parameters for research and develop research plan
  • 2.3 Conduct research into textiles
3 Research textile products
  • 3.1 Analyse products that incorporate textiles and their current uses in the marketplace
  • 3.2 Research performance characteristics of textile products and analyse to determine quality
  • 3.3 Use a range of routine and non-routine tests to gather data on product quality
  • 3.4 Identify factors influencing quality of textile products
  • 3.5 Identify and examine product faults and determine causes
  • 3.6 Research global and domestic implications for use of textile products
4 Evaluate findings and make recommendations
  • 4.1 Analyse research findings and prioritise according to their significance to research objectives and criteria
  • 4.2 Review methodology to identify any potential influences on findings
  • 4.3 Analyse findings to identify products with most potential for commercial development and further review
  • 4.4 Analyse features and benefits, and disadvantages or risks, of selected findings
  • 4.5 Prepare a report, including visual and graphical illustration to summarise aspects of research
  • 4.6 Make recommendations and document how findings apply to commercial gain
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7457 LMTTD6001A Research commercial development of textiles Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY95 MSTGN5018 Research and analyse textile materials Unit of competency