Course Title: Source materials and resources for production of fashion design

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2011

Course Code: GRAP5224C

Course Title: Source materials and resources for production of fashion design

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Course Contact : Ben Stranieri

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9112

Course Contact Email:ben.stranieri@rmit.edu.au

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Nominal Hours: 30

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to source materials and resources that are required for production of fashion designs.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	LMTFD4017B Source materials and resources for production of fashion design
Element:	1.  Idenfity materials and resources required for production 2.  Identify materials and resources available in Australia 3.  Identify materials and resources available overseas 4.  Identify lead times and payment requirements 5.  Identify costs of purchasing materials and resources 6.  Shipping options are determined 7.  Select and source materials and resources 8.  Follow quality processes
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Different types of fabric suppliers/contractors are identified and researched. 1.2 Trims required for production are identified. 1.3 Services required for production are identified. 1.4 Purpose and specifications of different materials and resources are identified. 2.1 Suppliers/contractors within Australia who service fashion industry are located. 2.2 Materials and services that are available from different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared. 2.3 Minimum order requirements for given suppliers/contractors are identified. 3.1 Suppliers/contractors overseas that service fashion industry are located. 3.2 Materials and services that are available from different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared. 3.3 Costs incurred when purchasing overseas and mechanisms to minimise them are identified. 4.1 Lead times required for different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared. 4.2 Capacity of suppliers/contractors to meet delivery requirements are investigated and compared. 4.3 Payment options offered by suppliers/contractors are identified and compared. 4.4 Capacity of suppliers/contractors to meet price and quality requirements are identified and compared. 5.1 Costs, including hidden costs of purchases are identified. 5.2 Costs of purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers are compared to purchasing from local suppliers 6.1 Most appropriate shipping and freight options to suit fashion industry are identified and compared. 6.2 Role of shipping and customs agent is identified. 7.1 Sources are compared against required specifications. 7.2 Sources are selected based on their ability to meet required specifications. 7.3 Orders are placed and monitored. 7.4 Orders are received and checked. 7.5 Documentation is completed. 8.1 Quality standards for goods and services used in fashion industry are identified. 8.2 Protocols for goods received and inspected are established. 8.3 Continuous improvement of process is carried out. 8.4 Documentation is completed.

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

Lectures, tutorials, online activities, workshops where students are challenged to reflect and debate on different value positions, concepts and issues. They are required to actively engage in case study material, problem solving activities, videos, self-reflection and discussion.

Teaching Schedule

Week Beginning	Weekly Schedule	Element Performance Criteria	Assessment Tasks
07/02/11	Supply Chain Activities, Value Chain, Supply Chain in Apparel	1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
14/02/11	Supply Chain Processes, Customer Relationship Management and profitability impact	1.4, 3.3, 2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2
21/02/11	Supply Chain Objectives, Supplier evaluation, Outsourcing and Off shoring	2.1, 3.1,	Presentation -1 (Covering elements 1, 3)
7/3/11	Environmental Considerations	2.1, 3.1
14/3/11	Presentation -1	1.2, 1.3, 5.1, 5.2, 4.3
21/3/11	Presentation -2
28/3/11	Tariff and Subsidies		Presentation -2 (Covering elements 1, 3,)
4/4/11	Incoterms and Sea Freight	1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1
11/4/11	Sea freight workshop	2.1, 2.3, 4.3, 4.4, 7.1, 7.2
18/4/11	Assignment Discussion	4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
2/5/11	Air Cargo (TACT)	6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2
9/5/11	Air cargo Workshop	6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2	In Class Activity (Covering Elements 6,7)
16/5/11	Assignment Discussion	6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4
30/5/11	Assignment Discussion	6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4	In Class Activity (Covering Elements 6,7)
6/6/11	Assignment -2 Submission

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Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be compiling a written report and an oral presentation covering the learning outcomes.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Presentation on "Identify the impact of globalization on Supply chain and supply chain performance".

Assessment: 2: Major hands on report "Discuss the supply chain and supply chain issues of Garment manufacturing / textile company".

Assessment 3: Exercise on sea freight and Air freight calculations.

Assessment Matrix

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