Course Title: Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2008
Course Code: MIET5913C
Course Title: Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5202 - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Course Contact : Mandy Penton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259202
Course Contact Email:mandy.penton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dawn Taylor – dawn.taylor@rmit.edu.au
Sharon Koenig – sharon.koenig@rmit.edu.au
Claire Nolan – claire.nolan@rmit.edu.au
Julie Wood – julie.wood@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to apply quality assurance standards to work operations in the patternmaking industry. To ensure that the garment produced from the pattern meets all requirements of the design specifications. This course is integrated with LMTFD4011A Cut Fabric for Prototype Designs and LMTFD4016A Sew Design Prototypes to meet customer specifications, to form a cluster called ‘Production Prototypes’.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4007A Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments |
Element: |
1. Describe quality process |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Specification document is analysed, checked for accuracy and completeness. |
Element: |
2. Measure garment |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Tools and equipment are obtained and set up in readiness for use according to OH&S practices. |
Element: |
3. Verify garment sizing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Different sizes are identified and explained. |
Element: |
4. Identify quality deviations |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Fabric performance and testing information is obtained and verified against label information. |
Element: |
5. Despatch work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Garment or article is checked against specifications. |
Learning Outcomes
In a simulated work environment students will learn what a quality process in relation to garment production, measure garments, verify garment sizing
and iIdentify quality deviations appropriate for a range situations and in preaparation for despatching a garment as per industry standards
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will include workplace simulated practical exercises, tutorials, guest speakers, industry visits, research and project based learning with a focus on:
1. Monitoring the garment quality process
2. Developing quality systems
3. Identifying and evaluating quality issues
4. Recommending appropriate action
Teaching Schedule
Weeks 1-2: Garment 1
Introduction to Quality Assurance and Quality assurance procedures in relation to cut work and sewing. Analyse sample garments and how to identify faults
Weeks 3-5: Garment 2
Implement appropriate quality assurance procedures for this garment including labelling and garment/size measurements. Final quality assessment of finished garment against original sample/s and/or specification requirements before assessment
Weeks 6-8: Garment 3
Implement appropriate quality assurance procedures for this garment including labelling and garment/size measurements. Final quality assessment of finished garment against original sample/s and/or specification requirements before assessment
Weeks 9-11: Garment 4
Implement appropriate quality assurance procedures for this garment including labelling and garment/size measurements. Final quality assessment of finished garment against original sample/s and/or specification requirements before assessment
Introduce Quality Assurance Research Project.
Weeks 12-15: Garment 5 –
Construction and Sewing of a holistic project.
Quality check of Toile and finished patterns prior to cutting.
Implement appropriate quality assurance procedures for this garment including labelling and garment/size measurements. Final quality assessment of finished garment before assessment
Weeks 16-17: Garment 6 –
Implement appropriate quality assurance procedures for this garment including labelling and garment/size measurements. Final quality assessment of finished garment against original sample/s and/or specification requirements before assessment
Week 18: Final revision and feedback
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances this schedule is subject to change.
More detail will be available from your weekly planner which you will receive during week 1 of classes.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Course specific information on RMIT Blackboard |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students undertake a range of workshop activitiies on which they will be assessed. Tasks that have not been authenticated during class as your own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary.
Learners to compile a Reference Folder consisting of product correctly labelled, packaged and with all supporting documentation, in conjunction with classroom activities.
Assessment Tasks
Garment 1………15%
Garment 2………15%
Garment 3……...15%
Garment 4……...15%
Garment 5………15%
Garment 6………15%
Each assessment includes: A final quality assurance assessment of finished garment
10% Quality Assurance research project
Total 100%
Assessment Matrix
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