Course Title: Workplacement 2

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2009

Course Code: GRAP5128L

Course Title: Workplacement 2

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 9248

Course Contact Email:rhonda.ingwersen@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Rhonda Ingwersen

rhonda.ingwersen@rmit.edu.au

+(61 3) 9925 9248

Mandy Penton

mandy.penton@rmit.edu.au

+(61 3) 9925 9202

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

Successful completition of Workplacement 1

Course Description

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

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. 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. 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. 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. e. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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/05 Maintain document
Performance Criteria:	a. All relevant paperwork and documentation is prepared in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Learning Outcomes

This will enable learners to develop skills and knowledge required 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

Details of Learning Activities

Student attend Host company and perform all duties as requested.
Complete online tutorials: Job Search Strategies, Resume Preparation, Interview Preparation

Teaching Schedule

WEEK 1
Students to receive information regarding:
a) online procedures & requirements via Blackboard
b) Course requirements & Assessment
c) On-line tutorials
WEEKS 2- 3
Work placement undertaken in industry
WEEK 4
Work placement undertaken in industry
Commence “Job Search Strategies” tutorial via Blackboard
WEEKS 5 - 6
Work placement undertaken in industry
WEEK 7
Work placement undertaken in industry
Commence “Resume Preparation” tutorial
WEEKS 8 - 10
Work placement undertaken in industry
WEEK 11- 12
Work placement undertaken in industry
Submit “Resume Preparation” for optional checking via www.rmit.edu.au/careers/resumeexpress - For GROUPS 2K, 2L, 2M
WEEK 13
Work placement undertaken in industry
Submit “Resume Preparation” for optional checking via www.rmit.edu.au/careers/resumeexpress - For GROUPS 2N, 2P
WEEKS 14 - 15
Work placement undertaken in industry
WEEK 16
Work placement undertaken in industry
Commence “Interview Preparation Tutorial” on Blackboard
WEEK 17
Work placement undertaken in industry
WEEK 18
Submission of Work placement documentation

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

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 Tasks

1. Complete 45 hours of work placement at a company within the clothing industry, complying with all necessary job demands

2. Submit a “Host Report” & “Time Sheet” verified by company.


3. Complete on-line tutorials available via Blackboard

Submission of Work placement documentation- signed Host Report & Time Sheet for a PASS
Submission of 3 X Tutorials via Blackboard to receive a graded result (CR, DI, HD)

Assessment Matrix

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