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C4404 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production
Plan: C4404 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program delivery and structure
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The structure of the C4404 Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production has been designed to ensure the program is being delivered following industry guidelines and requirements. Some of the courses are delivered and/or assessed using an integrated learning or clustered structure. To ensure optimum learning it is important that the structure is followed when you are enrolling in and completing courses. Some courses have pre-requisites listed and you are unable to study the courses until this pre-requisite requirement is met. More information is available from the Program Coordinator.
The approach to learning and assessment for this program will include both supervised and non-supervised forms of training delivery. Supervised training is teacher directed learning and assessment activities. This includes:
- Structured online learning activities where there is real time access to your teachers e.g. online lectures, teacher led discussions and online activities
- Face-to-face learning e.g. tutorials, lectures, scheduled classes
- Assessment tasks
- Work Integrated Learning (WIL) simulations such as practical activities based on real-life situations
You will also need to work independently, this includes:
- Independent study activities such as research, reading, practical and/or theoretical practice tests or assessments
Studio based teaching provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge through practical problem solving and project based learning. You will have many opportunities to discuss ideas and practice new skills. You will participate in class learning activities such as: practical workshops in the development of textile design and production of textiles including the presentation of design folios, specifications, fabric properties and testing, computer-aided tasks, marketing and sustainable practices within a textile industry context.
Some activities may be done on an individual basis and some require group work, online interaction, learning and assessment. Some assessment activities include case studies and formal presentation of work to groups, including industry representatives.
Assessment occurs throughout the program and includes:
- Submission and presentation of Project Briefs and Design Folios
- Technical folders and specification documentation
- Production of textile samples and textile products
- Completion of written work such as writing assessment reports, assignments, case studies, presentations and self reflections
- Group work
- Practical demonstrations of competency, for example by completing tasks while being observed by your teacher.
Some learning and assessment activities are conducted in a simulated workplace and give you the opportunity to practice and be assessed on what you are learning in a work context.
There is an expectation that you will complete assessment projects outside of class time.
If you have already developed competency through prior experience, you may apply for RPL before the program commences or at any time during the program for each of the courses you are about to commence. Please discuss this process with your teacher or Program Coordinator.
If you have a long term medical condition, disability and/or other forms of disadvantage 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 or visit https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning
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RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.
As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will:
- undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice
- interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities
- complete these activities in a real work contexts or situations
And in addition, these interactions and the work contexts provide distinctive sources of feedback to you to assist your learning.
Any or all of these aspects of a Work Integrated learning (WIL) simulations based on real-life situations.
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Program transition plan
The Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production (RMIT Program Code C4404, National Code MST40119) is a qualification within the MST Training Package. This Program will expire on 21st December 2023 and will be replaced with the new equivalent qualification, MST40122 Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production.
Students who commenced in Feb 2022 in the current program Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production (RMIT Program Code C4404, National Code MST40119) and complete all the requirements by December 21, 2023, will be eligible to graduate with the current MST40119 Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production qualification.
Students who commenced in Feb 2023 and students who have failed to complete by 21st December 2023 will need to transition into the new qualification MST40122 Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production and may need to complete additional courses. A transition plan will be developed for each student by the program team.
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