Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2020
Class Number: 3919
Class Section: KELP
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Course Code: EASC5069C
Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Important Information:
This course is clustered with the following curse for delivery and assessment:
RMIT Code |
RMIT Course name |
National Code |
GEDU6120C |
Communicate in the Workplace |
MSMSUP102 |
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C3394 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production
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: 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
In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to effectively find out current resource use and carry out improvements, in own work area, including those that reduce the negative environmental impacts of work practices.
It applies to operators/team members who are required to follow procedures to work in an environmentally sustainable manner. This maximises the environmental performance of the process and the organisation, ensures regulatory compliance, and aims to minimise environmental risks and impacts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Element: |
1 Identify current resource use and environmental issues |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues 1.2 Identify resources used in own work role 1.3 Confirm current usage of resources |
Element: |
2 Comply with environmental regulations |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Read and follow environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state/territory and local government laws, by-laws, regulations and mandated codes of practice, and codes and standards that the organisation applies voluntarily 2.2 Ask questions and seek clarification relating to environmental work requirements 2.3 Identify incidents, including breaches or potential breaches of environmental regulations and occurrences outside of standard procedures and report to appropriate personnel 2.4 Report environmental incidents using workplace forms and procedures |
Element: |
3 Seek opportunities to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Follow workplace procedures to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency 3.2 Make suggestions for improvements to environmental workplace practices and work plans |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Integrated learning activities in this course consists of theory and practical components carried out in a workshop environment. Throughout the course, you will develop the skills and knowledge to create custom-made footwear products. You will learn to use and work with a range of materials, suppliers and components used in footwear manufacturing.
Learning activities will include the following:
- online delivery
- practical work in the workplace
- exercises to acquire and perfect demonstrated skills
- feedback sessions
- independent project based work under workplace conditions
- Work practice at home including research
- Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
Teaching Schedule
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
WEEKLY PLANNER
Weeks |
General |
Communicate in the workplace |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Home Work |
1 |
Introduce Units/Semester
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Terms and Definitions.
Hand out Assessment Task 1: BRIEF Terms and Definitions Assessment Task 1: IN CLASS TEST Terms and Definitions Hand out Assessment Task 2: BRIEF And Communication manual -
Garment life cycle (Pam Stecker book) Peter to go through Communication manual.
Professional Emails activity Twelve Professional Email Etiquette Guidelines handout |
Discuss Australian Standards. Discussion on the Story of Stuff The Story of Stuff activities and worksheet The Story of Stuff activities and worksheet Sustainable Pattern Making & Sewing |
Watch a video on YOUTUBE “The story of stuff” Study The story of stuff Read section 1; 2 and 3 in the manual “Communication in the Workplace”. Begin doing exercises. Emails activity Emails activity |
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See Assessment 2 Brief for checklist and demonstrate competent communication in the workplace. You are working in the simulated environment of a Pattern Making Room
NOTE: Your teacher/assessor will be observing you to make sure you demonstrate competency |
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Continue completing manual and demonstrate competency |
Sustainable Pattern Making continued |
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15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
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Communication manual Assessment Task 2: DUE DATE Students submit manual
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Assessment Task 3 Part A: BRIEF Sustainability Manual and Sustainability Research Task. . Handout sustainability manual. Peter to present in class.
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Refer to Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices – FURTHER INFORMATION Manual in CANVAS under `Extra Resources - Additional learning material’ |
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Continue completing manual |
Study FURTHER INFORMATION Manual |
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MID SEMESTER BREAK |
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15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Discuss manual and report |
See Assessment 3 Brief for checklist and demonstrate competency in participating in sustainable work practices. You are working in the simulated environment of a Pattern Making Room
NOTE: Your teacher/assessor will be observing you to make sure you demonstrate competency |
Study FURTHER INFORMATION Manual |
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Discuss manual and report
Virtual Tour of Clothing Production Company – Peter presents
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Continue completing manual and demonstrate competency |
Research information in FURTHER INFORMATION Manual. Log onto the WorkSafe and EPA websites |
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Discuss manual and report |
Continue completing manual and demonstrate competency |
Research information in FURTHER INFORMATION Manual. Log onto the WorkSafe and EPA websites |
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15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
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Assessment Task 3: DUE DATE Sustainability TEST and Student submits sustainability manual and Sustainability Research Task completed online |
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Spec Sheet exercise: pattern making skirt |
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Pattern making bodice: Complete assembly plan and Quality Report. |
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FEEDBACK |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The student will also need access to a computer with internet connection.
In addition there are extensive resource in RMIT's libraries and in particular at Brunswick's Fashion and Textile collection which is of great interest to the student studying clothing production. In addition the library provides guides and subject specialist help via Liaison Librarians.
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.
Search the library and consult the Fashion and Textiles subject guides for more information.
The library also provides guides on academic referencing and assistance is available via phone, chat and email.
Watch this short video on Getting started with fashion and textiles library resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include activities to show theoretical understanding, practical demonstration and questioning. There are three main assessments and full assessment briefs will be provided.
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Assessment Tasks
Assessments |
Task Name |
Commencement Week |
Assessment due |
1 |
Terms and Definitions |
Week 1 |
Week 2 |
2 |
Communication Manual |
Week 4 |
Week 9 |
3 Part A |
Sustainability Manual & Test |
Week 9 |
Week 12 |
3 Part B |
Sustainability Research Task |
Week 9 |
Week 12 |
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assess
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Course Coordinator).
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
The statement of student responsibilities summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/information-for/students-at-partners-outside-australia/services-and-study-resources/assignment-cover-sheet
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
Special consideration Policy
If you wish to apply for special consideration, follow this link for the procedure. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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