Course Title: Identify fabric performance and handling requirements

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: MANU7406C

Course Title: Identify fabric performance and handling requirements

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

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


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Nominal Hours: 40

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

MSTGN2011

Course Description

In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to identify fabric performance and handling requirements.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTCL3001 Identify fabric performance and handling requirements

Element:

1 Determine job requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

Element:

2 Identify fabric performance characteristics

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Use identification methods to identify fabrics and component fibres

2.2

Identify key performance characteristics of fabrics

2.3

Conduct performance testing of fabrics

2.4

Identify common problems and faults of fabrics

2.5

Identify fabric quality using established quality indicators

Element:

3 Identify fabric handling requirements

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Use performance characteristics to describe appropriate uses of fabrics

3.2

Identify fibre and fabric finishes and implications for handling

3.3

Identify care requirements in handling fabrics and implications for production

Element:

4 Identify cleaning and labelling requirements

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Identify care and cleaning requirements of fabrics

4.2

Identify labelling requirements according to current Australian Standards

4.3

Record outcomes according to workplace procedures


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

 Learning activities will include the following:

  • practical demonstrations in the production rooms
  • individual and class exercises to acquire and perfect demonstrated skills
  • group discussion and feedback sessions
  • independent project based work under simulated workplace conditions
  • Work practice at home including research
  • Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation

 

Depending on the group you have joined this program is delivered in the production rooms at RMIT's Brunswick Campus or in a community organisation. In both environments the intention is to provide a teaching space that simulates as much as possible workplace conditions.


Teaching Schedule

 

Weeks

General

In Class

Home Work

1

Introduction to unit

Give out Assessment 1 Student Guide (Fabric Report) and Fabric Sample Report Sheets (Due week 4)

Discuss Fabric Report and Performance Checklist. Student to collect fabric.

Give list of examples of suggested fabrics and finishes (eg cotton, printed fabrics) for student to collect.

Collect 10 fabric swatches (Two of each of 5 different fabrics/finishes) for

Fabric Sample Report Sheets

2

 

Discuss labelling requirements and Australian Standards

Start class activity on product labelling

Collect 10 Fabric samples (Two of each of 5 different fabrics/finishes) ready to bring to next class

3

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Class must work on Fabric Report – Performance Checklist must be completed in class

Discuss ACCC Care Labelling Manual and Care Labels - Symbols and Standards Manual

Possible Induction session in library in research.

 

Start reading the manual

” Care Labelling for Clothing and Textiles Product”

Do wash test for 5 samples Continue Assessment 1 - Fabric Report

4

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Discuss Care Labelling and Content

 

         

Complete and submit Assessment 1 – Fabric Report

 

5

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Discuss Care Labelling placement, Primary and Secondary labels

Begin Materials Manual

Give out Assessment 2 Student Guide

Continue Studying Manual

6

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Discussion and Questions raised from Materials Manual

 

Continue Studying Manual

7

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Discuss sustainability of fabric for circular skirt, fabric performance principles including draping and finishes

 

Continue Studying Manual

8

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Complete Class Labelling Activity

Continue Studying Manual

9

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Specification Class activity using yoke skirt (From Assessment 2 Pattern Making)

Continue Studying Manual

10

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Materials Manual - Performance and Research Finishes- class activity

Continue Studying Manual

 

Term Break

 

11

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

 Materials Manual

 

12

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Complete and Submit Assessment 2 – Materials Manual

 

 

13

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Give out Assessment 3 Student Guide – Care Labelling

 

14

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Continue and complete all outstanding work

 

 

 

 

15

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Continue and complete all outstanding work

Complete Assessment 3 – Care Labelling

 

16

15 minutes review and check or discuss homework and outline today’s work

Submit Assessment 3 – Care Labelling

 

 

17

 

FEEDBACK

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The production rooms are equipped with one lockstitch sewing machine per learner complete with all necessary bobbins and other equipment, including different feet and  attachments for hemming etc.  

One overlocker per group is also provided and patterns. drawing rules, drawing Instruments, cutting equipment, small tools, machine oil and sundry items, cutting table, fabric, material, yarn and other resources.

The student is expected to arrange for the use of a lockstitich machine (a domestic machine is sufficient) for practice and work on projects at home between sessions and to put together an equipment kit for personal use during the delivery session and for homework. The kit will include clippers, bobbins and bobbin case, tape measure, pins etc. A lsit of items will be given at induction. (Alternatively an equipment kit can be purchased from the School).

The student will also need access to the use a smart phone or computer with internet connection in order to upload pictures of their completed work.

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.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include activities to show theoretical understanding, practical demonstration and questioning. Full assessment briefs will be provided.

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Assessment Tasks

You will be assessed on an ongoing basis whilst you are working on your skills and whilst working on your projects and relevant feedback will be given to allow you to develop towards competency. In addition you will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.

 

Assessments

Activity

Commencement Week

Assessment due

1

FABRIC REPORT including:

  • 5 different samples of fabric (treated and untreated)
  • Performance Checklist

 

1

 

4

2

Materials Manual

5

12

3

Care –Labelling Test

 

13

 

16

 

 

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 Assessment

 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through the Program 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: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/studentadmin/assessment/authorisation

 

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.

 

Assessment Feedback: 

You will receive feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

 

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

 

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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

 

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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

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