Course Title: Use canvas and sail production tools

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: MIET6181C

Course Title: Use canvas and sail production tools

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C3225 - Certificate III in Textile Fabrication

Course Contact : Peter Bonnell

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259171

Course Contact Email:peter.bonnell@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

None

Course Description

In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to safely use a range of commonly used hand and power tools in the manufacture of canvas and sail products.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	LMTTF2018A Use canvas and sail production tools
Element:	1 Determine tool requirements and select tools
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Nature of work to be performed is determined including processes to be performed, materials to be used and working environment in which tools are to be used 1.2 Appropriate tools are selected for the work tasks to be performed 1.3 Workplace procedures and instructions are read and interpreted
Element:	2 Check tools and set for use
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Tools are inspected for damage, missing components or other defects prior to use 2.2 Extension power cables and gas/air hoses for power tools are checked for knots and insulation damage and are adequately supported when used overhead 2.3 Tool bits, blades, etc. are installed in tool 2.4 Tool settings are determined and tool is adjusted or set for use
Element:	3 Prepare work area for tool use
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Safe working environment for tool use is established, including elimination of solvents and other sources of flammable or explosive vapours and removal of flammable materials which might catch fire if tools likely to produce sparks or flame are used 3.2 Work with tools is planned to maximise safety and productivity 3.3 Suitable electrical power outlets, if required, are identified 3.4 Work area is cleared and cleaned to provide work table or benches free of obstructions and allow clear access to machines and equipment 3.5 Barriers or screens are used to keep other personnel at a safe distance or to shield them from sparks, arc flashes, debris, dust or noise 3.6 Suitable floor insulation or residual current devices are provided where electrical tools are to be used in conditions which could present a shock hazard 3.7 Provision for emergency shut down of tool is checked
Element:	4 Prepare work piece for tool use
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Work piece is correctly mounted in, or aligned to the tool or machine to be used 4.2 Work piece is securely anchored where necessary to prevent movement
Element:	5 Use Tools
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Safety equipment is used in accordance with OHS practices and tools are used in accordance with industry and workplace OHS practices 5.2 Electrical tools are safely connected to power supply, gas or air hoses are safely connected to gas/air supplies 5.3 Start up and shut down procedures are safely followed when using electrical or gas operated tools 5.4 Mechanical tool settings, electrical settings and gas pressures are set 5.5 Tools are located in safe positions when not in use 5.6 Safety equipment is used during tool operation in accordance with OHS practices 5.7 Tool operation is monitored and use is discontinued if abnormal operation or other problems are detected 5.8 Knowledge of tools are applied to perform required tasks
Element:	6 Maintain and store tools and maintain work area
Performance Criteria:	6.1 Tools, extension cables and hoses are cleaned and stored in accordance with industry and workplace OHS practices 6.2 Abnormal tool operation or other problems are reported in accordance with established workplace practices 6.3 Programmed maintenance of tools which is within the province of the operator is performed 6.4 Work area is cleaned

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to determine tool requirements and select tools, check tools and set for use, prepare work area for tool use, prepare work piece or tool use, use tools plus maintain and store tools and work area.

Details of Learning Activities

In general your training is contextualised according to the company’s production processes undertaken as a part of the trainees normal work duties.

Your tasks are selected for training and explanation of the task to be undertaken is given by the trainer and the correct procedure discussed. The task is demonstrated by the trainer and underpinning skills and knowledge are developed.

When the trainer is confident you are capable of undertaking the task safely you will then do the task. During this time your work would be monitored by the trainer and questioning and further instruction given.

You will also be given workplace based tasks and activities to complete and practice between visits. Any activities and work performed between visits are reviewed and further training is undertaken accordingly.

RMIT University learning resources are used to support your training.

Teaching Schedule

In general you will be taught by 6 means within a workplace training context as follows:

1. Introduction and overview of course. Basics of skills required and course content 2 hours
2. Use of learning resources and basic skills development 2 hours
3. Workshop 6 hours
4. Complete manuals 4 hours
5. Supervised skill development to competency 34 hours
6. Consolidation of skills and assessment 2 hours

You will practice skills and understanding as a part of your workplace duties between sessions. Activities and work performed between visits are reviewed in the following session and further training is undertaken accordingly.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be in the form of observation of your ability to determine tool requirements and select tools, check tools and set for use, prepare work area for tool use, prepare work piece or tool use, use tools plus maintain and store tools and work area. Also by questioning for underpinning knowledge.

Assessment Tasks

You will be assessed by observation as you identify tool requirements and select tools, check tools and set for use, prepare work area for tool use, prepare work piece or tool use, use tools plus maintain and store tools and work area (you can check the performance criteria above for more details of these skills). You will be questioned for underpinning knowledge for all these operations.

Assessment Matrix

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