Course Title: Perform knitting operations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: MANU7212C
Course Title: Perform knitting operations
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5213 - Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Course Contact : Julia Raath
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259201
Course Contact Email:julia.raath@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
To successfully undertake this course please ensure you are concurrently enrolled in LMTTD4001A VART 5906C Produce Knitted Textile Samples
Course Description
The unit applies to the preparation, operation, monitoring and adjusting of a commercial knitting machine used in the production of knitted textile products. This unit covers the hands-on skills required to set-up and operate a knitting machine.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTX2007B Perform knitting operations |
Element: |
1 Set up and load machine |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Pattern requirements are analysed and design specifications discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements |
Element: |
2 Operate and monitor machine |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work |
Element: |
3 Check product quality |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Completed sample is checked against design specifications and pattern to ensure quality standards are met |
Element: |
4 Complete knitting process |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Knit faults and production problems are rectified or sample is reproduced according to modifications |
Learning Outcomes
This Course is workshop and studio based and consists classroom activities and practical workshops.
You will undertake a variety of practical based assignments that will enable you to demonstrate skills and knowledge to:
• check machine settings to meet production requirements
• monitor knitting machine according to defined procedures and methods
• make minor adjustments
• check product against quality standards
• load and unload products according to workplace practices
• complete records accurately and completely
• apply OHS practices in work operations
You will learn to maintain detailed records of many of the processes used and analyse the results of their producttin porcesses
There may be some industry visits, small group exercises, class discussion and demonstrations.
Details of Learning Activities
This Course is delivered in a simulated industry environment.
You will undertake a variety of practical based assignments that involve using yarns, hand tools, machinery and equipment in a safe manner, to develop a range of samples .
You will learn to maintain detailed records of many of the processes used
There may be some industry visits, small group exercises, class discussion and demonstrations
Teaching Schedule
This course is delivered concurrently with MANU7212C Perform Knitting Operations
Please refer to the week by week teaching schedule published in the course guide MANU7212C Perform Knitting Operations
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Machine Knitting – Injoo Kim & Ruth Burbank |
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An illustrated Handbook of Machine Knitting - Janet Nabney |
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The Machine Knitting book - John Allen |
Other Resources
You will need to bring to class the following items:
Workbook/plastic pocket folder for sample collection and recording, and writing materials to every session
Tape measure
Tapestry needles - always
Calculator
You will need to purchase your own yarn for assessment Task 3
Overview of Assessment
To achieve successful completion of this course you must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including:
- undertaking OHS checklists
- identify appropriate materials and equipment to use to knit samples
- maintain a technical file / work book to document processes and techniques
- create knitted samples
- maintain records and undertake analysis of production processes
You are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
Competent / Not Yet Competent
Technical Task 1 – Quiz and Observation checklist (Perform Knitting Ops.)
Technical Task 2 – Knit a garment panel
Graded
Assessment Task 1 – Technical File 35%
Part A – Knitted Samples (Produce Knitted Textile Samples)
Part B – Specification Sheets (Perform Knitting Ops.)
Assessment Task 2 – Swatch Book 30%
Assessment Task 3 – Sample Product 35%
Assessment Matrix
Elements | Assessment |
1. Interpret production requirements |
Tech. File,Sample/Swatch book |
2. Produce knitted design sample |
Quiz & Observation Checklist |
3. Check quality of sample | Swatch book, Sample product Tech. File |
4. Complete production process |
Tech File and Swatch book Sample product and workbook Tech File and Sample product workbook |
Other Information
This course is delivered in a simulated industry environment.
While students are working in studios or workshops they are expected to adhere to all OH&S policies and procedures.
- Flat fully covered shoes must be worn at all times.
- Long hair must be tied back at all times when in the knit studio
- Jewellery that could be caught in machines, such as necklaces and earrings, must be removed.
- No food and drink to be brought into workshops
- Students at this level must ALWAYS work under supervision.
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