Course Title: Prepare yarn for textile manufacturing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: MANU7214C
Course Title: Prepare yarn for textile manufacturing
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5210 - Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management
Course Contact : Rafael Beltran
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9197
Course Contact Email:rafael.beltran@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Inna Konopov
Contact Phone: 99 259197
Contact Email: inna.konopov@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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 course covers the skills and knowledge to prepare yarn for textile production processes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTX2002B Prepare yarn for textile manufacturing |
Element: |
1. Set up machine and load yarn |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Production spesifications are checked to identify requirements for yarn quantity, quality and colour. 1.2 Yarn batch or job is checked to ensure conformity to specifications. 1.3 Non-conforming materials are reported. 1.4 Yarn is loaded onto machine. 2.1 Machine settings are calculated and adjusted to specifications where necessary. 2.2 Leasing reed or other mechanism are set according to specifications where necessary. 2.3 Yarn is threaded onto machine as necessary. 2.4 Machine is operated according to OHS practices. 2.5 Operation and yarn are monitored. 2.6 Yarn breaks are repaired where necessary. 2.7 Faults are corrected where necessary to meet specified requirements and are reported. 2.8 major machine or products faults are reported. 3.1 Product is checked against quality standards. 3.2 Products is unloaded or removed according to manufacturer specifications. 3.3 Product is dispatched to next process where necessary. 3.4 Cleaning of area is completed to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner. 4.1 Production records and otehr documentation are accuratly completed. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Blended learning consisting of classroom exercises and practical workshops.
Teaching Schedule
Week Beginning | Session - Topic | Element. Performnce Criteria |
Assessement Tasks |
8 February 2010 | Historical aspects of spinning | LMTTX2002B | |
15 February 2010 | Basics of yarn manufacturing | 1,2,3,4 | In class exercise 1 |
22 February 2010 | Early stage of fibre processing | 1,2,3,4 | In class exercise 2 |
1 March 2010 | Yarn Twist | 1,2,3,4 | In class exercise 3 |
8 March 2010 | Short Staple spinning | 2,3,4 | Issue requirements for " Major assignment" |
15 March 2010 | Long Staple spinning | 2,3,4 | |
22 March 2010 | Alternative methods of spinning | 2,3,4 | |
29 March 2010 | Semester Break | ||
6 April 2010 | Yarns and their constructions | 2,4 | In class exercise 4 |
12 April 2010 | Yarn structures | 2,4 | |
19 April 2010 | Yarn evenness | 2,4 | |
26 April 2010 | Yarn count conversions | 2,4 | Practical 1 |
3 May 2010 | Carding process | 2,4 | |
10 May 2010 | Carding machines/calculations/applications | 4 | |
17 May 2010 | Yarn texturising | 2,4 | |
24 May 2010 | Yarn spinning practical | 2,4 | Practical 2 |
31 May 2010 | Student assessment week | Submission of Major assignment | |
7 June 2010 | Teacher assessment week | ||
14 June 2010 | Term break | ||
21 June 2010 | Term break | ||
28June 2010 | Term break |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. This course may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant courses.
Assessment Tasks
1. In class exercises (4) -written and answear- 10%
2. Practical workshops (2) - practical workshop- 20%
3. Major Assignment -report writting- 70%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course guide may be subject to change.
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