Course Title: Workplacement 2
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2007
Course Code: GRAP5128L
Course ID: 030830
Course Title: Workplacement 2
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Program Code: C5115 - Diploma of Textiles Clothing and Footwear
Course Contact : Rhonda Ingwersen
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9214
Course Contact Email: rhonda.ingwersen@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 45
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
Pre-requisites: Workplacement 1
Course Description
Students attain practical experience in a work placement situation, either in a small or large volume manufacturer.
During the placement students:
1. Communicate and interact effectively with individuals, work groups and supervisors and adapt to cultural differences in the workplace
2. Understand workplace procedures and reporting processes
3. Apply workplace health & safety policies in work operations
4. Interpret and carry out duties as requested
5. Give and receive information: through basic use of information technology, use of correct terms, interpreting of instructions (oral or written)
6. Foster active participation in the workplace
7. Develop team commitment and co-operation
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSXFMI504A Participate in, lead and facilitate work teams |
Element: |
BSXFMI504A/01 Participate in team planning |
Element: |
BSXFMI504A/02 Develop team commitment and co-operation |
Element: |
BSXFMI504A/03 Manage and develop team performance |
Element: |
BSXFMI504A/04 Participate in, and facilitate the work team |
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTMTGN01A Prepare procedures and specifications |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/01 Identify relevant requirements |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/02 Prepare specifications |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/03 Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/04 Review procedures and specifications against standards |
Element: |
LMTMTGN01A/05 Maintain records |
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTPRCL14A Assemble/fit custom-made/bespoke garments |
Element: |
LMTPRCL14A/01 Prepare garment pieces |
Element: |
LMTPRCL14A/02 Assemble garment |
Element: |
LMTPRCL14A/03 Finish garment |
Element: |
LMTPRCL14A/04 Conduct final fitting |
Element: |
LMTPRCL14A/05 Maintain document |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the Course Description.
Overview of Learning Activities
Details of Learning Activities
To enable learner to:
1. Communicate and interact effectively with individuals, work groups and supervisors and adapt to cultural differences in the workplace
2. Understand workplace procedures and reporting processes
3. Apply workplace health & safety policies in work operations
4. Interpret and carry out duties as requested
5. Give and receive information: through basic use of information technology, use of correct terms, interpreting of instructions (oral or written)
6. Foster active participation in the workplace
7. Develop team commitment and co-operation
Teaching Schedule
Week 1
Students to receive information regarding:
Workplacement, Host Company, workplace procedures, Course requirements & Asessment. Instructions regarding report writing.
Week 2
Resumes and Application letters
Week 3
Interview Preparation
Week 4
Job Search Strategies
Weeks 5-18
Workplacement undertaken in industry
Overview of Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be advised of references and other resources at the beginning of classes.
Overview of Assessment
Overview of Assessment:
Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate that you can:
1. Compare & contrast company structures in sales/marketing, manufacturing, warehouse/despatch, accounts & product development areas.
2. Describe the company’s target market in relation to the market level, products produced, volume of production. Compare your findings with another company.
3. Describe the position of your company within the clothing industry in regard to: services, machinery, retail, advertising, public relations, manufacturing, & relationships with other companies.
Assessment Criteria:
PASS = attendance at workplace for nominated hours, submission of Host Report, Journal & Workplace Attendance Sheet plus attendance at scheduled, on-campus Workplacement lectures.
Result higher than a PASS = Workplacement Report plus above requirements
Assessment Tasks
Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment.
Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate that you can:
1. Report on the structure of the workplace including the sales/marketing, manufacturing, warehouse/despatch, accounts and product development areas. Describe the company’s target market in relation to the market level, productions produced, volume of production. Compare your findings with another company. 45%
2. Complete a set period of work placement at a company within the clothing industry, complying with all necessary job demands 30%
3. a) Keep a work journal during your placement outlining your work requirements during your placement.)
b) Host company to sign off on “Host Report” ) 25%
c) Keep a time sheet of attendance )
Other Information
Students are encouraged to find their own workplacement company. However, contacts are available through the Program Coordinators.
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