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Performance Evidence
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures and safe work practices and other reference materialapplying relevant standardsplanning and conducting market research and analysing research findings on domestic and global trends to assess potential opportunitiesconducting feasibility studies to assess opportunities and consult with team members and members of the TCF supply chain to gain feedbackdeveloping concepts for at least three (3) products or a small range to explore TCF opportunities, and conducting tests on materials, fabrics, products or processes to assess viability of conceptsdeveloping at least three (3) sample products or a small range to test concepts with key personnel and target marketdeveloping a strategic plan, including budget, to explore TCF market opportunitiesseeking and incorporating feedback where appropriate and finalising strategic plan.
Knowledge Evidence
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)relevant Australian Standardsdomestic TCF market trendsglobal TCF market trendsinterrelationship between local and global marketsopportunities in marketing products in the TCF Industrylimitations of the collection of market research dataethical standards when collecting and collating market research data, such as:confidentialitydiscretionrespecting copyright and patentstrustfairnessrespect for othersrespect for privacynot sharing another’s private informationdifferent target markets and the opportunity to identify niche marketsformal report writing when undertaking strategic plan test procedures to assess quality of materials and productsproperties and performance characteristics of fibres, fabrics and yarns and other materials used in the TCF productquality indicators for fabric, such as colour steadfastness, shrinkage, durability and grainprocesses used to produce TCF product and impacts on raw materialscosts associated with materials and production processeslimitations of TCF materials limitations of production processes for TCF products work health and safety (WHS) practices, including hazard identification and control measuresquality practicesworkplace procedures.