Course Title: Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: MIET7622C

Course Title: Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

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

Course Contact: Katrina Rose

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9138

Course Contact Email: katrina.rose@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Patricia McCarthy-Henry  

patricia.mccarthyhenry@rmit.edu.au 

Nominal Hours: 60

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 lay up, mark and cut fabrics and produce a complex garment



National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTCL3002 Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications

Element:

1. 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:

2 Prepare to construct complex garment

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify garment requirements from production specifications 

2.2 Determine machining requirements and develop plan for garment construction 

2.3 Check and lay out work pieces in sequence according to construction plan 

2.4 Prepare workstation, machines and equipment 

Element:

3 Sew complex garment

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Sew complex garment according to product requirements, quality standards and required operations 

3.2  Perform operations to produce whole garment according to workplace procedures 

3.3 Control machine speed and work handling for type of operations, fabrics and product type according to workplace procedures

Element:

4 Complete work

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Inspect and check garment against quality standards, identify any faults and take appropriate action 

4.2 Record results of inspection and action taken to either reject or correct faulty garment 

4.3 Record preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of defective garment

4.4 Complete manual or digital production records or packing slips 

4.5 Direct completed work to next operation or packing section


Learning Outcomes



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 

Overview of S4: Course, how the units are clustered and assessment outline. 

Introduction: Review of Assessment Task 1 for both clusters. 

Discussion: Studio rules, Patternmaking terminology and definitions 

Equipment list and any questions raised about first assessments. 

Begin Cluster 1 Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz 

Begin Cluster 2 Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz 

Patternmaking: Trace pattern from existing culotte pattern block 

Discussion: Workstation set up. Patternmaking terminology and definitions. Possible modifications to chosen patterns. Assembly plans and quality check lists. 

Activity: Research materials and trims. Draft up assembly plan. 

Begin Cluster 2 Assessment Task 1 Culotte Project 
 

Production: Lay up fabric and cut toile 

Discussion: Spec Sheets – what are they used for and information that should be included  

Activity: Complete Knowledge Quiz 

Due Cluster 1 Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz Must complete in class week 3 class. 


Production: Make toile in calico and fit garment. 

Patternmaking: Make changes to pattern based on fitting results 

Discussion: Costing sheets and their purpose. 

Activity: Complete Knowledge Quiz 

Due Cluster 2  Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz Must complete in class week 4 class. 

Production: Cut out and sew culotte 

Activity: Complete costing sheet 



Production: Complete quality checklist for culotte, costing sheet 

Demonstration: How to write a workplan 

Patternmaking: Trace pattern from existing pattern 1, begin modifications 

Discussion: Patternmaking terminology and definitions. Possible modifications to chosen patterns. How to plan and organize own work. 


Begin Cluster 1 Assessment Task 2 Plan and modify patterns   

Demonstration: How to write a workplan 

Patternmaking: Complete modifications, cut out toile 

Discussion: Patternmaking terminology and definitions. Possible modifications to chosen patterns. How to plan and organize own work. 


Production: Make toile in calico and fit garment. 

Patternmaking: Make changes to pattern 1 based on fitting results 

Discussion: Costing sheets and their purpose. 


Due Cluster 2 Assessment 2 Culotte Project 

SEMESTER BREAK 


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.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Quiz Due week 3 

Assessment Task 2 Culotte project Due Week 4 

Assessment Task 3 Design Project 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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