Essential Skills-related tasks

• Write a design brief
• Conduct target market research
• Summarize research findings
• Develop a specifications list based on research
• Sketch and label design ideas
• Choose the most appropriate design
• Read invoices to get material costs
• Complete a production plan, including estimated times
• Complete a cutting list Do a cost estimate (costing and pricing exercise) and compare to targeted price (re-design if necessary)
• Make a technical drawing if the design meets cost requirements
• Read metal rod and bar dimensions to choose the correct materials
• Measure and mark out
• Read product labels
• Read and interpret safety regulations
• Complete a quality control assessment of final product
• Do an actual costing and pricing to verify price
• Take colour marketing photo of product
• Develop a marketing strategy
• Communicate with potential customers and make the sale
• Write a receipt
• Complete project self-assessment form with instructor
• Update learner portfolio