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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