Course Title: Apply quality standards

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: MIET7602C

Course Title: Apply quality standards

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4390 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production

Course Contact: Deborah Wills-Ives

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9233

Course Contact Email: deborah.ives@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Rachel Halton

9925 9158

rachel.halton@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 30

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 develop the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to your work in the textiles studio and beyond. You will consider recognised workplace standards and apply self-management processes to ensure quality standards are achieved.

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is MSTGN5002 Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSS402051 Apply quality standards

Element:

1 Assess own work

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Continuously check completed work against workplace standards relevant to the operation being undertaken. 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of how the work activities and completed work relate to the next production process or processes and to the final products or services concerned. 1.3 Identify and isolate faulty components, products or processes. 1.4 Record and/or report faults and any identified causes to the supervisor concerned, where required, in accordance with workplace procedures.

Element:

2 Assess quality of received components, parts or materials

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Continuously measure/check received components, parts, materials, information, service or final products against workplace standards and specifications for conformance. 2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of how the received components, parts or materials, information or service relate to the current operation and how they contribute to the final quality of the product or service. 2.3 Identify and isolate faulty components, parts, materials or information that relate to the operator's work. 2.4 Record and/or report faults and any identified causes in accordance with workplace procedures. 2.5 Identify causes of any identified faults and take corrective action as specified in workplace procedures.

Element:

3 Investigate the cause of quality deviations

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Record information on quality and other indicators of process performance. 3.2 Investigate and report causes of deviations from specified quality standards for components. 3.3 Recommend suitable preventative action based on workplace quality standards and the identified causes of deviations from specified quality standards of materials.


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to perform quality checks and complete documentation for a range of product following prescribed quality processes. This will include reporting and/or resolving quality issues or faults following workplace practices and procedures


Details of Learning Activities

The learning activities that will be undertaken in this course include:

  • group discussion
  • research
  • independent project based work
  • simulated workplace activities
  • peer teaching and class presentations


Teaching Schedule

While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Date

Learning Activity:

 

SEMESTER BREAK

Week 9

Course overview, Introduction to Project Briefs

Introduction to relevant quality standards, policies and procedures

Week 10

Quality Management Principles, relevant quality standards, policies and procedures

Week 11

Establishing production processes, material and quality checking procedures

Week 12

Establishing quality assurance expectations for or a small range by documenting specifications of goods and services to be supplied

 

Week 13

Implement project quality improvements confirming precise quality requirements with supplier and negotiating agreed quality assurance system and delivery dates

Week 14

Maintaining records of quality assurance process and preparing reports according to workplace procedures.

Week 15

Preparing reports according to workplace procedures.

Week 16

Feedback on assessments


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Tried and Tested, a basic guide to quality control for the apparel industry, David Jerram and Ronnie Hoffman

Quality Pays, a guide for small business

Apparel quality : a guide to evaluating sewn products, Janace E. Bubonia

Apparel quality lab manual / Janace E. Bubonia.

The complete quality manual : a blueprint for producing your own quality system, Gerry McGoldrick


References


Other Resources

On-line resources available at http://www.counciloftextileandfashion.com/standards/

www.productsafety.gov.au

www.standards.org.au/StandardsDevelopment/What_is_a_Standard

The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.


Overview of Assessment

 

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.
Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 


Assessment Tasks

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. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is MSTGN5002 Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services

Assessment Task 1:            

Production Specification Sheets                         Due: Week. 15

Prepare a series of Production Specification Sheets that determine quality standards and requirements for a production process / product range.

 

Assessment Task 2:  

Quality Assurance Manual                                 Due Week. 15

Develop a quality assurance manual specific to a Textile Product Range addressing fabric selection, testing and specifications through to production. (Researching, Planning, and Organising)


Assessment Matrix

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

Other Information

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard. Y
ou will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments. Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support Special consideration Policy (Late Submission) All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. The following link provides important information on the following topics that relates to all courses: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
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• Student Progress
• Special Consideration, appeals, and discipline
• Academic Integrity
• Student Progress Committee (SPC)
• Assessment Grades
• Classification of award
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. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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