Course Title: Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: MIET7614C

Course Title: Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry

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: 80

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 to identify fibres and fabrics commonly used in the construction of garments and accessories.

This includes identifying a wide range of fibres and fabrics used in the clothing industry. Fibres include natural and synthetic, and fabrics include knitted, woven and non-woven.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
Element:	1. Distinguish types of TCF materials and production processes
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Distinguish types of fibres and yarns, fabrics and textile materials used in manufacture of clothing and textile products  1.2 Identify methods of distinguishing and identifying fibres, yarns and textile materials  1.3 Identify common and emerging fabrics used in garment industry  1.4 Identify processes used on raw fibres, basic processed yarns, and finished yarns to create textiles
Element:	2. Identify characteristics of fabrics
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Identify fibres used in the construction of different fabrics  2.2 Identify construction processes of different fabrics  2.3 Examine a range of fabric types and identify their physical and visual qualities  2.4 Identify generic and trade names for common fabrics and textile materials
Element:	3. Distinguish methods of constructing fabric and textile materia
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Identify purposes of different stages in textile product construction process  3.2 Distinguish basic processes of spinning fibres into yarns and processing yarns into knitted, woven and non-woven textile material  3.3 Identify textile product construction processes  3.4 Identify uses of different types of fibres and yarns and their effects on finished products
Element:	4. Identify uses of fabrics and textiles
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Identify common uses of a range of fabrics and labelling requirements  4.2 Identify textile products and their end uses and labelling requirements  4.3 Identify and measure fabric and textile material quality for identified purpose  4.4 Identify impact of quality on production processes

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	Activities	Assessments
1	Introduce Fibres and Fabric subject and technology. Introduce format for setting up folder for fibre and fabrics samples.
2	Set up folder using different Fibres and fabric samples. Give out Assessment 1 Student Guide and Sample Templates.	Assessment 1
3	Introduce Fibre Characteristics Manual.  Show Powerpoint-Fibres and fabrics  Start Fabric File. - Do 1 example in class with group.	Begin Assessment 1  Student’s will need to collect natural fibres to use for fabric File  Collect 3 different fabric samples for fabric file
4	Discuss - Cotton, Linen and other Natural Fibres  Discuss Fibres and Fabrics Properties Definitions using Handout  Discuss and hand out Assessment 2-WEAVES	Complete Assessment 1  Introduce Assessment 2-WEAVES
5	Students to create Weave samples in class-Prac  Discuss Wool Presentation -Theory	Complete Fabric Files for folder
6	Fabric discussion and Handling of fabrics - right and wrong ways. Introduce Trims. Complete Fabric File
7	Fabrication and handling of fabric (Care label) for Tote bag  Discuss Labelling requirements using Handout	Review lesson learnt on Tote Bag -Fabric student’s used
8	(Tote Bag) Fabric information- complete Spec Sheet
9	Fabrication and handling of fabric for Child shorts	Review and discuss-Child’s short Fabric choice
10	Discuss Synthetic fabrics
11	Continue with discussions and show samples of different fabrics from knit to woven and non-woven
12	Review knit, discuss hand knit - terminology; garter, pearl/plain.   Hand Knitting	1/ Finish knit sample (hand knitting)   Introduce Assessment 3
13	Discuss -Assessment 3 -KNITS and show samples  Show KNIT- PowerPoint
14	Fabrication and handling of fabric for “Child’s shirt”	Review lessons learnt on Child’s Shirt.
15	Attach labels - care, brand, size, complete primary and secondary labels	SUBMIT ASSESSMENT 3
16	Complete child’s shirt	Submission of all Assessments should be completed
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 identify fibres and fabrics, describe fabric construction processes and qualities of fabric plus determining the uses of fabrics.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1

Fabric identification -woven

Week 4

Assessment 2

Fabric Construction 

Week 12 

Assessment 3 

Fabric Identification- Knit 

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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