Course Title: Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: MANU5910C
Course Title: Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Course Contact : Barbara Kuczuk
Course Contact Phone: 9925 9145
Course Contact Email:barbara.kuczukOn successful completion of this course you will have developed and applie@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Henry Orlinski-
henry.orlinski@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge to interpret and apply calculations and specifications within a textile manufacturing environment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTX4001A Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications |
Element: |
1. Obtain and interpret textile specifications 2. Perform textile calculations 3. Complete records |
Performance Criteria: |
1,2,3 |
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
Blended learning consisting of classroom activties and practical workshops
1.1 Features of systems used to document specifications and techniques for converting specifications across systems, are identified
1.2 Specifications applying to yarn analysis are interpreted
1.3 Specifications applying to fabric analysis are interpreted
1.4 Terminology used in the textile production industry relating to raw materials, specifications and processing are correctly interpreted, applied and used
1.5 Specifications appropriate to the textile operation are obtained and interpreted
1.6 Work requirements are determined from specifications
1.7 Clarification of specifications is undertaken as required using appropriate information resources and search techniques
2.1 Calculation requirements for specific production processes are determined
2.2 Formulas used to convert specifications to desired format are identified and applied
2.3 Formulas used for calculating requirements for cotton production are identified and applied
2.4 Formulas used calculating requirements for wool production are identified and applied
2.5 Formulas and graphs used for calculating requirements for production of man-made fibres are identified and applied
2.6 Calculations are checked and verified as correct
2.7 Deviations from expected outcomes are examined and validated with appropriate information resources
3.1 Calculation records are accurately documented to agreed standards
3.2 Documentation is prepared for testing or production processes
Teaching Schedule
WEEK 1 Course Introduction. Quality concepts. What is Quality? Why do we need quality in relation to testing? Video.
Textile Awareness Quiz 15% Quality perception,customer expectations
WEEK 2 Introduction to Science in Textiles. The understanding of how textile science enables to “engineer” fibre, yarn and fabric performance for a particular application
WEEK 3 Introduction to Australian and International standards. Library resources- access on line
WEEK 4 Care Labelling and Testing Guidelines. Primary and secondary label, flammability
WEEK 5 Properties of fibre/ yarns in relation to end use requirements. Evaluating comfort. Physical properties of textiles in relation to comfort. Moisture regain activity/calculation
WEEK 6 Laboratory Equipment, Introduction to Fabric Testing. OH&S, Good laboratory practices. Testing procedures. Conduct Fabric Identification (Burn test). An overview of how to write test reports Practical Exercise 10%
WEEK 7 Prepare Fabrics for testing ( students to choose fabrics and nominate possible testing appropriate for end use)
WEEK 8 Conduct Colourfastness tests. Overview of Fabrics Durability requirements (abrasion, pilling) Practical Exercise 10%
WEEK 9 Conduct Dimensional Stability test. Practical Exercise 10%
WEEK 10 Textile production impact on the environment. Recourse use. Waste- types of waste.
WEEK 11 Holistic Project requirements
WEEK 12 Holistic Garment Testing
WEEK 13 Holistic Garment Testing
WEEK 14 Holistic Garment Testing
WEEK 15 Holistic Garment Testing
WEEK 16 Holistic Class Presentation 25%
WEEK 17 Student assessment week Submission Of Written Report on Tests 30%
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Brearley, A., An outline of statistical methods for use in the textile industry 8th Edition, WIRA, 1974. |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students will study experimental textiles in tutorials, practical experimentation and through prescribed exercises and assessment work.
Assessment Tasks
1. Quiz 15% (Individual)
2. Testing of Fabrics 30%
3. Written Report 30%
4. Holistic Oral Presentation 25%
Assessment Matrix
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