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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: MIET7614C

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

Important Information:

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

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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 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

Session	Learning Activity	Assessments
1	Overview of: Course and assessment outline    Introduction: -Format for setting up folder for samples and handouts  Discuss fabrics and categories-Natural and Synthetic Fibres	Discuss all three assessments  Student resource folder
2	Review and continue from last week     Show PowerPoint-Natural fibres  Give students fabric samples and guidelines	Begin-Assessment Task 1-Fabric identification sheets
3	Introduce-Fibre Characteristics Manual this will be completed in class  Continue with fabric file	Assessment Task 1-Fabric Identification sheets Students to collect 3 Natural fibre samples
4	Discuss in detail -Cotton, linen, Silk wool  Show PowerPoints  Discuss Fibres and fabrics properties and definitions-handout   Discuss Assessment 2	Due- Assessment Task 1    Begin-Assessment Task 2-WEAVES
5	Students to create Weave samples-3 Plain, twill and satin  Start in class   Wool presentation -show PowerPoint and discuss
6	Handling fabrics-Right and wrong sides   Introduce various Trims
7	Fabrication and handling fabric care and labelling  Discuss labelling requirements-refer to Tote bag  Show PowerPoint and handout	Review tote bag fabric properties
8	Discuss fabric information and choices for products Apron	Review apron fabric choice properties  Due-Assessment Task 2 -Weaves
SEMESTER BREAK
9	Child shorts-fabric choice and handling	Review short fabric choice and properties
10	Introduce Synthetic fibres class discussion and demonstration of fabrics
11	Continue with discussions and demonstrations by showing -different Woven and Non-woven fabrics
12	Introduce KNITS-different types  Construction method----Hand knitting---Terminology—Plain /pearl   Hand Knitting exercise during class	Begin- Assessment Task 3-Fabric identification sheets
13	Discuss and show samples of KNITS- show Power Point
14	Continue with class work -Discuss fabric choice child shirt  Continue Assessment 3
15	Labels -Child Shirt complete all work Requirements  Assessment 3 -Complete	Due-Assessment Task 3
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 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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