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Identify opportunities in the TCF market
Identify opportunities in the TCF market
Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN5008
MSTGN5008
State Code
BAV71
BAV71
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
080505 - Marketing
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency covers skills and knowledge required to conduct market research into textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) markets and identify opportunities for improving the performance or outcomes of a TCF product.The unit of competency applies to enterprises involved in the supply of products and services within the TCF industry.This unit of competency is applicable to all sectors of the TCF industry.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 Conduct market research
- 1.1 Select target for market research and develop research parameters
- 1.2 Plan and document market research activity and evaluation strategy
- 1.3 Conduct research into TCF market and document outcomes and apply ethical standards
- 1.4 Analyse research findings and identify potential opportunities
2 Analyse TCF market opportunities
- 2.1 Analyse research findings on domestic and global trends to assess potential opportunities
- 2.2 Conduct feasibility studies to assess opportunities
- 2.3 Discuss opportunities with team members and members of the TCF supply chain to gain feedback
- 2.4 Develop concepts to explore TCF opportunities
3 Conduct tests on TCF concepts
- 3.1 Conduct tests on materials, fabrics, products or processes to assess viability of concepts
- 3.2 Apply technical knowledge of TCF materials and production processes to test rigor of concepts
- 3.3 Develop sample products to test concepts with key personnel and target market
4 Prepare a strategic plan
- 4.1 Develop a strategic plan, including budget, to explore TCF market opportunities
- 4.2 Present plan to key personnel to gain feedback and support
- 4.3 Consider and incorporate feedback, where appropriate, and finalise strategic plan
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W7342 | LMTGN5008A | Identify opportunities in the textiles, clothing and footwear market | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEY99 | MSTGN5014 | Research and plan for opportunities in the TCF market | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDG9 | MST50116 | Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
| BDG8 | MST60116 | Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
| BEP9 | MST50119 | Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
| BEP4 | MST60119 | Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
| BEQ2 | MST50219 | Diploma of Textile Design and Development | Qualification |
| BEQ3 | MST60219 | Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development | Qualification |
| BDH4 | MST50216 | Diploma of Textile Design and Development | Qualification |
| BDG4 | MST60216 | Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development | Qualification |
| AD972 | MSTSS00001 | Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Buying Skill Set | Skill set |