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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Analyse TCF market conditions
  2. Analyse the characteristics of the TCF market
  3. Determine marketing features of a TCF product

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

domestic TCF market characteristics

global TCF market characteristics

the interrelationship between domestic and global markets

the range of products available in the TCF Industry

the segmentation of the TCF market

demographics of the TCF consumer

technical aspects of TCF product

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skill to

access and analyse information on TCF markets

maintain accurate records

use computer and internet systems

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

Evidence Required

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 to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

access and interpret TCF marketing information

distinguish between different TCF market segments

examine application of marketing principles in a TCF context

identify trends in buyer behaviour in the TCF industry

understand the relationship between the domestic and global TCF markets

identify marketing features of a TCF product

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


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.

Domestic conditions may include:

availability of raw material

tariff agreements

costs of transportation

employment rates, skill availability and training support

status of businesses within the supply chain

image of Australia as a provider of quality, cost effective TCF products

economic status

Global conditions may include:

availability of raw material

tariffs, levies, taxes and other import and export considerations

costs of transportation for importing and exporting product to and from Australia

skill availability and labour forces

size and influence of international interests

image of Australia as a provider of quality, cost effective TCF products

economic status

Key components of the TCF supply chain

designers and product engineers

manufacturers

distributors, wholesalers, exporters, importers

transporters

sales, marketing, retail providers

Key characteristics may include:

demographics

economics

location

education