Course Title: Workplacement 1

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2008

Course Code: GRAP5119L

Course Title: Workplacement 1

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5166 - 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

Rhonda Ingwersen - rhonda.ingwersen@rmit.edu.au

Mandy Penton - mandy.penton@rmit.edu.au

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

None

Course Description

In this course students attain practical experience in a work placement situation, either in a small or large volume manufacturer.
This will enable learners 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


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

Performance Criteria:

a. The team establishes clearly defined purpose, roles, responsibilities and accountabilities within the organisations goals and objectives.
b. The team performance plan contributes to the organisations business plan, policies and practices.

Element:

BSXFMI504A/01 Participate in team planning

Performance Criteria:

c. The team agrees to processes tomonitor and adjust its performance within the organisations continuous improvement policies.
d. The team includes in its plans ways in which it can benefit from the diversity of its membership.

Element:

BSXFMI504A/02 Develop team commitment and co-operation

Performance Criteria:

a. The team uses open communication processes to obtain and share information.
b. The team encourages and exploits innovation and initiative.

Element:

BSXFMI504A/02 Develop team commitment and co-operation

Performance Criteria:

c. Support is provided to the team to develop mutual concern and camaraderie.

Element:

BSXFMI504A/03 Manage and develop team performance

Performance Criteria:

a. The team is supported in making decisions within its agreed roles and responsibilities.
b. The results achieved by the team contribute positively to the organisations business plans.

Element:

BSXFMI504A/03 Manage and develop team performance

Performance Criteria:

c. Team and individual competencies are monitored regularly to confirm that the team is able to achieve its goals.
d. Mentoring and coaching supportsteam members to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Delegates performance is monitored to confirm that they have completed their delegation/assignment.

Element:

BSXFMI504A/04 Participate in, and facilitate the work team

Performance Criteria:

a. Team effectiveness is encouraged and enhanced through active participation in team activities and communication processes.
b. Individuals and teams are actively encouraged to take individual and joint responsibility for their actions.

Element:

BSXFMI504A/04 Participate in, and facilitate the work team

Performance Criteria:

c. The diversity of individuals knowledge and skills is used to enhance team performance.
d. The team receives support to identify and resolve problems which impede its performance.

National Element Code & Title:

LMTMTGN01A Prepare procedures and specifications

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/01 Identify relevant requirements

Performance Criteria:

a. Information required for standard operating procedures is identified and assembled.

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/01 Identify relevant requirements

Performance Criteria:

b. Specification requirements and format are established and confirmed, where necessary.

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/02 Prepare specifications

Performance Criteria:

a. Specifications are written in an appropriate format, to ensure requirements can be met.

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/02 Prepare specifications

Performance Criteria:

b. Special needs are incorporated into the specifications.
c. Specifications are written in a manner that is clear and understood in the workplace.

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/03 Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals

Performance Criteria:

a. Information needed to establish the operating procedures and/or manual is collected, reviewed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/03 Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals

Performance Criteria:

b. Documentation is prepared to formalise processes for achieving the enterprise objectives.
c. Responsibility for all updates and changes to the procedures or manuals is assigned or designated.

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/04 Review procedures and specifications against standards

Performance Criteria:

a. Compliance with the procedures and specification requirements is monitored in relation to the required application.

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/04 Review procedures and specifications against standards

Performance Criteria:

b. Results are assessed, reported and/or acted upon according to enterprise procedures.

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/05 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

a. Records of procedures and specifications are maintained and associated reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/05 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

b. Presentations on production performance and developments are made at management meetings in accordance with workplace procedures.

National Element Code & Title:

LMTPRCL14A Assemble/fit custom-made/bespoke garments

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/01 Prepare garment pieces

Performance Criteria:

a. Fabric pieces and linings are pinned or sewn together as required, and appropriately hung in readiness for assembly.

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/01 Prepare garment pieces

Performance Criteria:

b. First fitting is conducted with the client and necessary changes made, as required.

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/02 Assemble garment

Performance Criteria:

a. Pieces are sewn together to form the whole garment in accordance with pattern specifications.
b. Garment is pressed in accordance with requirements.

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/02 Assemble garment

Performance Criteria:

c. Second fitting of garment is carried out with client.
d. Modifications are determined in consultation with the client, where necessary.

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/03 Finish garment

Performance Criteria:

a. Alterations are undertaken, where relevant.
b. Hand sewing is carried out and trims applied in accordance with design requirements.

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/03 Finish garment

Performance Criteria:

c. Garment is finished to meet specifications and appropriate labels attached.

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/04 Conduct final fitting

Performance Criteria:

a. Final fitting is conducted to ensure client satisfaction and to confirm correct sizing, look and wearer comfort.

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/04 Conduct final fitting

Performance Criteria:

a. Final fitting is conducted to ensure client satisfaction and to confirm correct sizing, look and wearer comfort.

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/05 Maintain document

Performance Criteria:

a. All relevant paperwork and documentation is prepared in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Element:

LMTPRCL14A/05 Maintain document

Performance Criteria:

a. All relevant paperwork and documentation is prepared in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to the Course Description section of the guide.


Details of Learning Activities

Attend Host company and perform all duties as requested.


Teaching Schedule

 WEEK 1
Students to receive information regarding:
a) online procedures & requirements via Blackboard
b) Course requirements & Assessment
WEEKS 2 - 17
Work placement undertaken in industry
WEEK 18
Submission of Work placement documentation- signed Host Report, Time Sheet & Journal & Company Report


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

RMIT Blackboard - Workplacement 1


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

1. Complete a set period of work placement at a company within the clothing industry, complying with all necessary job demands

2. Report on the structure of the workplace including the manufacturing and distribution procedures. Identify the business strengths - what do they produce, who are their customers?

3. Keep a work journal during your placement outlining your work requirements during your placement.

Assessment Criteria:
PASS = attendance at workplace for nominal hours, submission of Host Report, Journal & Workplace Attendance Sheet
Result higher than a PASS = Workplacement Report plus above requirements


Assessment Tasks

1. Complete 45 hours of workplacement at a company within the clothing industry, complying with all necessary job demands.
2. Keep a work journal outlining daily work duties
3. Submit a “Host Report” & a “Time Sheet” verified by company
4. Report on the structure of the company including the manufacturing & distribution procedures.


To receive a result higher than a Pass student needs complete points 1, 2 & 3 above plus written report on Host company


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Students may choose to source their own Host Company directly OR discuss options with the staff member.

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