Course Title: Apply quality standards

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: MIET7602C

Course Title: Apply quality standards

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 99259317

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: 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 cover the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to work operations in an organisation. The unit applies to an individual who is expected to take responsibility for the quality of their own work, and to take actions specified in the procedures and within the scope of their job and authority to ensure that quality standards are met.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSS402051 Apply quality standards
Element:	1 Assess own work
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Continuously check completed work against workplace standards relevant to the operation being undertaken.  1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of how the work activities and completed work relate to the next production process or processes and to the final products or services concerned.  1.3 Identify and isolate faulty components, products or processes.  1.4 Record and/or report faults and any identified causes to the supervisor concerned, where required, in accordance with workplace procedures.
Element:	3 Investigate causes of quality deviations
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Record information on quality and other indicators of process performance.  3.2 Investigate and report causes of deviations from specified quality standards for components.  3.3 Recommend suitable preventative action based on workplace quality standards and the identified causes of deviations from specified quality standards of materials.
Element:	Assess quality of received components, parts or materials
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Continuously measure/check received components, parts, materials, information, service or final products against workplace standards and specifications for conformance.  2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of how the received components, parts or materials, information or service relate to the current operation and how they contribute to the final quality of the product or service.  2.3 Identify and isolate faulty components, parts, materials or information that relate to the operator's work.  2.4 Record and/or report faults and any identified causes in accordance with workplace procedures.  2.5 Identify causes of any identified faults and take corrective action as specified in 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

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	Work Safely	Apply Quality Standards	Use a Sew MC for fashion	Assessments
1	Overview of Course : Weekly planner-  Discuss Course content and assessments	Introduction to Production Room- Tour  Introduce Work safely- Show Power points	Introduce and discuss why quality standards are important	1/ Discuss sewing kit.  Equipment induction.  Set up machine.  Study parts of sewing needle  Demonstration of Lockstitch Sewing machine  2/ Discuss Assessments:  Explain what the assessments are  Student Resource Folder	Assessment 1- (Knowledge test) -due Week 3  Must complete in class
2	Review and continue from last week	Housekeeping and MSDS handout.  Production Room safety review.	Introduce the terminology used in quality.	Parts of Machine - see Production Resource Book.  Practice threading M/C and bobbin case. Winding Bobbin.  Insert Needle.  Class task:  Endless band.  Sewing Pictures (min of 3).  Class Test: Needle Test	Needle Parts and test done in class
3			Demonstrate good quality of seams. Refer to Seam Samples Handout.  Refer to Overlocker handout.  Demonstrate use of pressing equipment  Steamers  Vacuum  Fusing machine	View YouTube for video of Sewing Techniques for Clothing Production
4	Introduce Housekeeping checklist (see Housekeeping and MSDS handout)		Assessment 2 Student Guide  Demonstrate seam samples.  Then students practice:  6 samples needed; 3 x 2 fabrics.  These will be filed in Student Resource Folder as part of the assessment.	Discuss Assessment 2-give to students
5	Practical application of  work health and safety (WHS) standards	Check Seam Samples	Continue practice using standard machines; Lockstitch and Overlocker  Refer to Tote Bag Handout  Create paper pattern  Discuss measurements  seam allowances  Trims/embellishments
6		Discussion on machine maintenance and aspects of safety with respect to machine maintenance.	Paper patterns, discuss measurements, and seam allowances and grainlines	Refer to Tote Bag Assembly Handout.   Continue Tote Bag  Discuss fabric to use  Cutting method  Grainlines
7		Inspect Tote Bag	Complete Tote Bag  Elastic – class exercise
8				Introduce apron and pocket sample  Cut and sew apron
9			Discuss quality standards of Child short	Introduce and start Child short  Trace pattern and cut out short
11		Practical application of  work health and safety (WHS) standards		Complete Child Short
12		Practical application of  work health and safety (WHS) standards		Complete all class samples and garments
13				Refer to Child Shirt Patterns and Assembly Plan Handouts and cardboard pattern and sample. Assessment 3 Student Guide  Trace Child Shirt pattern  Create paper pattern  Discuss measurements  seam allowances  Trims/embellishments
14		Fusing Activity	Child's Shirt (each student to cut out their own)  Discus fabric to use  Cutting method  Grainlines  Fusing (students use fusing machine)  Buttons and buttonholes (See handout)  Specification Handout - discuss	ASSESSMENT 2-(Knowledge)  ASSESSMENT 3- (Practical)  ALL DUE- WEEK 15
15		Labels -Discuss and show students where to attach labels and content and size	Continue and complete shirt.  Complete Student Resource Folder with information handouts
16			Complete all required assessments and class
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 three assessments or projects. Assessments will be in the form of tests for underpinning knowledge and demonstration and observation of your ability to work within a quality system, assess your own work, assess quality of materials, component parts or final products, investigate causes of quality deviations and complete documentation. Also by questioning for underpinning knowledge.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1  

Knowledge test -Questions  

Assessment due: Week 3 

Assessment 2 

Practical tasks 

Assessment due: Week 15 

Assessment 3 

Observation and verbal Questions 

Assessment due: Week 15 

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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