Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: EASC5069C
Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear
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
Andrew Robinson
+61 3 9925 9252
andrew.robinson@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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
This competency covers the outcomes required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements including those reducing negative environmental impacts of work practices.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Element: |
1. Identify current resource use and environmental issues |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues 1.2 Identify resources used in own work role 1.3 Find out current usage of resources |
Element: |
2. Comply with environmental regulations |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Read and follow environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state/territory and local government laws, by-laws, regulations and mandated codes of practice, and codes and standards that the organisation applies voluntarily 2.2 Ask questions and seek clarification relating to environmental work requirements 2.3 Identify incidents, including breaches or potential breaches of environmental regulations and occurrences outside of standard procedures, and report to appropriate personnel 2.4 Report environmental incidents using workplace forms and procedures |
Element: |
3. Seek opportunities to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Follow workplace procedures to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency 3.2 Make suggestions for improvements to environmental workplace practices and work plans |
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.
You will be required to develop and demonstrate the skills and and knowledge required to to follow procedures so as to work in an environmentally sustainable manner to ensure regulatory compliance and also aims at minimising environmental risks and maximises the environmental performance of the process and of an organisation.
Details of Learning Activities
In this cluster, you will be required to develop and demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to follow procedures so as to work in an environmentally sustainable manner to ensure regulatory compliance and also aims at minimising environmental risks and maximises the environmental performance of the process and of an organisation.
Teaching Schedule
This course is delivered online. Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order and form may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources and the fact this course is being delivered online.
This cluster addresses the following units and all these units are clustered for delivery but may be assessed separately.
EASC5069C - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MANU7382C - Participate in Product Engineering
Cluster Schedule: Product Engineering & Sustainability Semester 2: 2020
Week 1
Diary
Spec / costing & Production sheets
Workshop
Assessments assigned
Final shoe and Production DiarySpec / costing & Production sheets
Week 2
Investigate resources needed for Final shoe Workshop
Week 3
Investigate resources needed for Final shoe Workshop
Week 4
Workplace procedures and environmental practices.
Workshop
Week 5
Style development for Final shoe
Activities: Mid semester check for Diary
Week 6
Specifications, drawings and production sheets
Activities: Mid semester check for Spec / costing & Production sheets
Week 7
Production techniques and machines in relation to production requirements
Workshop
Week 8
Calculate cost estimates
Workshop
Break
Week 9
Evaluate material and product structure
Workshop
Week 10
Style development for Final shoe
Activities: Mid semester check for Diary
Week 11
Production planning records, reports and workplace procedures
Activities: Mid semester check for Spec / costing & Production sheets
Week 12
Needle & Thread relationship
Workshop
Week 13
Needle & Thread relationship
Activity / Assessment
Assessment 2 Due: Needle Parts
Week 14
Estimate and document costs for Final shoe
Workshop
Week 15
Estimate and document costs for Final shoe
Workshop
Week 16
Submission: Diary & Spec pack
Assessment 1 Due: Diary
Assessment 3 Due: Spec / costing & Production sheets
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://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
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 a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for AssessmentAssessment
Assessment Tasks
Note: While all assessment requirements in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order and form may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources and the fact this cluster's delivery is online.
Assessment 1 Due: Final shoe and Production Diary
Assessment 2 Due: Needle Parts
Assessment 3: Spec / costing & Production sheets
This course is assessed in accordance with the competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on MyRMIT for full assessment criteria.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates the alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Course Coordinator).
Other Information
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.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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-exams/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.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL 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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