Course Title: Work in the TCF Industry

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2017

Class Number: 3624

Class Section: B7HP

Course Code: EMPL9791C

Course Title: Work in the TCF Industry

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C3394 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production

Course Contact: Peter Bonnell

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259171

Course Contact Email: peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

4.1

Identify workplace practices and describe key activities of workplace

4.2

Distinguish key personnel and their roles

4.3

Identify WHS practices and participate in initial WHS orientation

4.4

Identify workplace areas or departments and their role in the production process

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to identify key production processes within a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) sector.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTGN2003 Work in the TCF Industry

Element:

1 Determine workplace requirements

Performance Criteria:

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

Element:

2 Prepare to work in the TCF industry

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Identify relevant TCF sectors

2.2

Identify Industry representatives and their roles

2.3

Identify relevant legislation and guidelines common to employment within identified TCF sector

2.4

Identify TCF worker rights, responsibilities and legal obligations

2.5

Identify features of product quality in identified workplace

2.6

Recognise the role of employability skills in TCF workplace

Element:

3 Identify production processes and supply chains

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Identify materials used in the TCF workplace

3.2

Identify workplace production processes for converting materials into products

3.3

Identify workplace supply chains for products

Element:

4 Recognise workplace processes

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Identify workplace practices and describe key activities of workplace

4.2

Distinguish key personnel and their roles

4.3

Identify WHS practices and participate in initial WHS orientation

4.4

Identify workplace areas or departments and their role in the production process


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 

 


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will include the following:

  • practical demonstrations in the production rooms
  • individual and class exercises to acquire and perfect demonstrated skills
  • group discussion and feedback sessions
  • independent project based work under simulated workplace conditions
  • Work practice at home including research
  • Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation

 

Depending on the group you have joined this program is delivered in the production rooms at RMIT's Brunswick Campus or in a community organisation. In both environments the intention is to provide a teaching space that simulates as much as possible workplace conditions.


Teaching Schedule

Weeks

General

Work in the TCF Industry

Home Work

1

Introduce unit

Terms and Definitions

 

Watch video’s within the Industry

 

2

Hand out Manual

Discuss Manual

 

Class to start reading “Work in the TCF industry” manual

3

 

Continue Manual

 

 

Student’s to research Workplace Practices

4

 

Discuss Workplace Practice

5

 

Working Environment and Behaviours

Conditions

6

 

7

 

Ethics

Terms and Definitions -TEST

8

 

 

Management-Chain of Command

Students to research and create a chart

9

 

10

 

 

Employee’s-Rights

 

 

 

Complete Manual

11

 

12

 

13

 

Work Organisations

Standard Work Procedures

14

Revision for next week’s test

 

Study for Test

15

 

TEST commences

 

16

 

TEST

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The production rooms are equipped with one lockstitch sewing machine per learner complete with all necessary bobbins and other equipment, including different feet and  attachments for hemming etc.  

One overlocker per group is also provided and patterns. drawing rules, drawing Instruments, cutting equipment, small tools, machine oil and sundry items, cutting table, fabric, material, yarn and other resources.

The student is expected to arrange for the use of a lockstitich machine (a domestic machine is sufficient) for practice and work on projects at home between sessions and to put together an equipment kit for personal use during the delivery session and for homework. The kit will include clippers, bobbins and bobbin case, tape measure, pins etc. A lsit of items will be given at induction. (Alternatively an equipment kit can be purchased from the School).

The student will also need access to the use a smart phone or computer with internet connection in order to upload pictures of their completed work.

In addition there are extensive resource in RMIT's libraries and in particular at Brunswick's Fashion and Textile collection which is of great interest to the student studying clothing production. In addition the library provides guides and subject specialist help via Liaison Librarians.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include activities to show theoretical understanding, practical demonstration and questioning. Full assessment briefs will be provided.

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Assessment Tasks

You will be assessed on an ongoing basis whilst you are working on your skills and whilst working on your projects and relevant feedback will be given to allow you to develop towards competency. In addition you will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.

Assessments

Assessment name

Commencement Week

Assessment due

1

Terms and Definitions

Week 1

Week 2

2

Manual

Week 2

Week 10

3

TEST

Week 15

Week 16

 

CA: Competency Achieved
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through the Program Coordinator.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/studentadmin/assessment/authorisation

 

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Assessment Feedback: 

You will receive feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

 

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

 

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

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