Course Title: Perform knitting operations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: MANU7212C

Course Title: Perform knitting operations

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4218 - Certificate IV in Textile Design and Development

Course Contact : Peter Bonnell

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259171

Course Contact Email:peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Rohani Osman rohani.osman@rmit.edu.au Ph: 9925 9127 Office: Bld 511.1.01

Nominal Hours: 50

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

Nil

Course Description

This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to prepare, operate and monitor a knitting machine.

This course is delivered concurrently with VART5906C Produce Knitted Textile Sample
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTTX2007B Perform knitting operations

Element:

4. Complete knitting process

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Product is unloaded or removed according to manufacturer specifications.

4.2 Product is despatched to next process.

4.3 Cleaning of area is completed to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner.

4.4 Production records and other documentation are accurately completed.
 

Element:

1. Set up and load machine

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Specifications are checked to identify requirements for production.

1.2 Machine settings are checked to meet product requirements .

1.3 Yarns are identified, checked and loaded onto the knitting machine according to manufacturer specifications.

1.4 Non-conforming materials are reported.

1.5 Area around machine is kept clean during setting and loading.
 

Element:

2. Operate and monitor machine

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Knitting machine is started and stopped according to manufacturer requirements and OHS practices .

2.2 Machine is monitored to ensure correct operation.

2.3 Yarn supply is checked and replaced to ensure continuous flow to machine.

2.4 Waste is sorted.

2.5 Minor product process and machine faults are identified, corrected and reported.

2.6 Major machine faults are reported.
 

Element:

3. Check product quality

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Product is checked against quality standards.

3.2 Product is assessed for faults and non-conformances.

3.3 Product faults are rectified or reported.
 


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

This is a studio based course covering both theory and practical aspects of operating a knitting machine.
Individual and group projects will be undertaken in a fully equipped knitting studio using domestic knitting machines, the studio is a simulated industry environment.
 


Teaching Schedule

Session 1-15 includes:


Overview of course module.

Introduction to equipment for knitting, knitting machine, yarns.

Knit machine set up and operation: Correct tension, suitable knitting yarns, knit basic tecniques.

OH&S induction - OH&S for a Knit Studio.

Manipulation of knit structure using specified tools and equipment for the knitting machine.
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

You are asked to provide the following: Lined Notepad, pens, ruler, measuring tape, scissors, double sided tape, A4 ring binder, A4 plastic inserts.
 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner. Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including observation, questioning and project work.


Assessment Tasks

Quiz/Observational Checklist (Due Session 3): Students are observed during classes to ensure learning tasks are completed. Feedback is provided from the supervisor. Students are monitored throughout the Term on their knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements of the knit studio.

Knit a garment panel (Due Session 7): Follow the prescribe knitting pattern to knit a garment panel. A tension swatch is also created to provide basis for a stitch conversion exercise.

Technical File (Due Session 12): Documentation of all knitting techniques learned to be presented in the form of specifications sheets

Further detail regarding Competency and Graded Assessment of these tasks will be provided in class.
 


Assessment Matrix

  Quiz/Checklist Garment Panel Technical File
Set up and load machine x x x
Operate and monitor machine x x x
Check product quality   x x
Complete knitting process   x x

Other Information

This course is run in a workshop environment, to comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards

You are required to wear sturdy , fully covered footwear.

This course is delivered concurrently with the unit Produce Knitted Textile Samples.
Learning Activities undertaken during Produce Knitted Textile Samples will contribute to the assessment for this unit.
Further details will be provided by your class teacher in your first session.
 

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