Course Title: Finish garment production

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: MANU7418C

Course Title: Finish garment production

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

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Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

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:	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:	Finish work
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Perform finishing operations according to customer specifications  3.2 Check garment or article against specifications to ensure correct sizing and attention to loose threads and missing buttons and attachments  3.3 Identify and report faults, and return to appropriate section for repair according to quality standards  3.4 Complete production and other records
Element:	Prepare workstation
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Set up workbench and seating according to safety standards and workplace procedures  2.2 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

Session	Learning Activity	Assessments
1	Overview of S2: Course, how the units are clustered and assessment outline-  Introduction: Cutting machines-give out handout  Discussion: Fabric choices for garments constructed in class  Ladies shorts -fabric and elastic types and methods-assembly plan	Discuss all three assessments  Student resource folder  Students to research different types of elastics  Begin-Assessment Task 1-Practical
2	Demonstrate lay planning, labelling and bundling methods    Class to start Pocket samples   Teacher demonstration -2 types-hip pocket and in seam pocket	PART A-Assessment Task 1 -in class complete
3	Introduce assembly plan for ladies short  Students can buy their own fabric or use from our donations  LADIES SHORTS PROJECT-students trace off pattern pieces lay and cut once approval from teacher	Due - Assessment Task 1-Part B- Knowledge and Written Must complete in class week 3 class.
4	Continue pocket samples and start construction ladies’ shorts  Discuss labels and fibre content
5	Continue ladies shorts- (as an option students can construct matching Festival top)
6	Review to date  Introduction- KNIT MACHINES and DEMONSTRATE  Students must complete their knit samples before commencing their knit garment.  Discuss Rib Knits-One way and Two-way knits-(stretch)  Knit machines-Mock safety stitch, Cover stitch for hems and cover stitch for binding  Students to make Baby T Shirt as a sample first before commencing assessment task 2-Knit garment	Begin-Assessment Task 2-Knit Project      Complete Knit samples
7	Knit Project- Each student to trace knit pattern lay and cut out and bundle their garment  Students must get approval for fabric choice and show lay plan before cutting out garment	Complete Baby   T shirt
8	Construct and continue knit garment-follow assembly plan and quality checklist
SEMESTER BREAK
9	Continue knit project and relevant paperwork-Quality checklist
10	Complete all garments and samples to date   Introduce ZIPS- demonstrate different types and handout	Due-Assessment Task 2-Knit project
11	Students to construct Zip samples- Single welt Zip, Invisible zip   Fly front zip	Students to research Skirt fabric
12	Continue Zip samples        All class samples and Products must be completed  Quality Checklists must be completed	Begin-Assessment Task 3-Skirt Project
13	All class samples must be completed  Introduce-Blind Hem machine  Students to trace skirt patterns lay fabric with patterns get approval before cutting	Begin-Assessment Task 4-Knowledge quiz and Workbook
14	Construct skirt-follow assembly plan and complete quality checklist on completion of construction of skirt	Complete Due-Assessment Task 4
15	Complete Student resource folder with all handouts	Due - Assessment Task 3-Skirt project
16	Course completion    Individual feedback sessions	Resubmission of work  (if necessary)

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
https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support
Develop English language skills
https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/improve-your-english

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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