Course Title: Finish garment production

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: MANU7418C

Course Title: Finish garment production

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C3406 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production (Clothing Production)

Course Contact: LAURA HOLMES-BROWN

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9317

Course Contact Email: laura.holmes-brown@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Margaret Papadopoulos 

margaret.papadopoulos@rmit.edu.au 

Nominal Hours: 20

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 finish completed work in the production of garments or other associated articles.



National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTCL2008 Finish garment production

Element:

Determine job requirements

Performance Criteria:

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 

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

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

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

Element:

Finish work

Performance Criteria:

Perform finishing operations according to customer specifications 

Check garment or article against specifications to ensure correct sizing and attention to loose threads and missing buttons and attachments 

Identify and report faults, and return to appropriate section for repair according to quality standards 

Complete production and other records 

Element:

Prepare workstation

Performance Criteria:

Set up workbench and seating according to safety standards and workplace procedures 

Lay out components in proximity and sequence according to specifications 

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

In this course you will engage in the following learning activities: 

practical demonstrations in studio 

design activities and projects 

independent project based work 

practical studio based workshops 


Teaching Schedule

Weeks 

General 

Lay Up, Mark and Cut Uncomplicated Fabrics and Lays 

Sew Woven & Stretch Knit Garments 

Finish Garment Production 

Home Work 

1 

Introduce Units 

Give handout on different cutting machines 

Elastic samples - 2 methods 


Handout the Student guide for Assessment 1, 

Discuss suitable fabrics for Short project 

Research different types of elastics online or in stores and read HANDOUT about cutting machine. 

2 

15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work 

Lay planning, labelling and bundle. 

Students to cut out their pocket samples 

In class test -  Assessment 1, Part A 

Start pocket samples 

  • Hip curved pocket 

  • In seam pockets  

Introduce assembly plan and Specification sheet for Ladies short 


Source fabric for Shorts or buy your own - bring the fabric to class next week.   

3 

 outline todays work 

Ladies short project 

Trace off ladies short patterns and cut out own sample. 

Lay and Cut own Ladies short. 

Complete Assessment 1, Part B 

Continue pockets  samples 

  • Hip curved pocket 

  • In seam pocket 



4 



Ladies short project 

Construct Ladies short, include labels. 

Vertical Button and button-hole samples.  


5 






Complete Shorts 

Make Matching to- OPTIONAL 


6 

outline todays work 

Each student lay and cut out their own T. shirt. 


Handout the Student guide for Assessment 2 

Due Date: Week 10 

Knit  project 

Demonstrate knit machines  

  • mock safety stitch 

  • cover stitches for hemming 

  • cover stitch with  binder.  

Discuss Rib knit fabrics  

(One way and two ways stretch etc.) 

Student to make sample by using the knit machines 

Construct knitted samples (Standard machinery use industry  booklet samples) 


Students to make Baby T-Shirt as a sample 


7 

15 mins review outline todays work 


Knit garment 

Construct and complete knitted T shirt. Including the Assembly Plan, Quality Garment Checklist. 

Construct and complete knitted T shirt. 


8 


Student chooses Adult T Shirt, .Lay and Cut. 

Continue Knit Project 





TERM BREAK: 




9 



Continue knit products. 



10 


Complete and hand in Assessment 2 

Continue and complete knit products. 

Continue and complete knit products. 

Upload photo of knitted product.  

11 

15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work 

Students research fabric for Skirt.  

Zips samples 

  • Single welt zips 

  • Invisible zips 

  • Fly front zips 

Zip Basics handouts and UTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhukkR9x4gs 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la9-eVaKNAQ 

Research and record zips uses and applications.  

12 

15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work 

Source fabric for Skirt and make sure you bring the fabric to class next week. 


  

Continue zip samples 

  • Blind hem sample 


Students show and Tell – zip uses 

Handout Student brief for Assessment 3: 

Due Date: Week 16 

Source fabric for skirt to bring for week 13. 


13 

15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work 

Skirt project: 

  • Select fabric  

  • Trace supplied pattern.  

  • Lay and cut out skirt 

Continue and complete zip samples 



14 




Complete and hand in Assessment 3. 



Skirt project:  

Assembly, construct, complete Quality Garment Check List. 

Upload photo of skirt onto Canvas. 

15 


16 


17 

Feedback  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through: 

The learning Lab 
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab 
The Study Support Hub 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub 
English for uni workshops 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops 


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

Assessment 1 

Make Garments Test and Bundle Ticket  

Part A – Test in class in Week 2   

Part B -  Week 3  

Assessment 2  

Knit Top Project 

Week 10  

Assessment 3  

Skirt Project 

Week 16 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. This matrix is available on request from your teacher. 

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 

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 spoken and written 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. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress 
 
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. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/adjustments-to-assessment 

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-results/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 requires 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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