Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
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: Tallal Khan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259171
Course Contact Email: tallal.khan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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 Confirm 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
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Cluster Schedule: Product Engineering & Sustainability Semester 2: 2021 | |||
Week |
Topic |
Readings and Activities |
Assessment |
Week 1 |
Diary Spec / costing & Production sheets |
Workshop | |
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 |
Task 2 Part 1: Sustainability Manual Exercise 1,2 & 3 |
Week 5 |
Style development for Final shoe | Activities: Mid semester check for Diary |
Task 1 Part 1: Specification sheet |
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 |
Break |
Break | |
Week 9 |
Evaluate material and product structure | Workshop |
Task 1 Part 2: Methods of Production |
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 |
Task 1 Part 3: Cost Estimates |
Week 14 |
Estimate and document costs for Final shoe | Workshop | |
Week 15 |
Estimate and document costs for Final shoe | Workshop | |
Week 16 |
Submission |
Submission: Diary & Spec pack |
Task 2 Part 2: Diary |
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
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
Task 1
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This practical assessment task is the first of two assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster.
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to participate in product engineering in a TCF enterprise.
Assessment Instructions
What
There are 3 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:
Part 1: Specifications sheet
Part 2: Plan method of production
Part 3: Prepare cost estimates and maintain records
Where
This Assessment will be conducted in the RMIT Footwear Workshop and on Canvas. Some work will need to be completed outside of class time.
How
You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist in Section B of this task and how well you answer the questions asked by your assessor. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.
Task 2
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This product assessment task is the final of two assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster.
Type of Product (tick which applies)
☐ Project
☐ Report
ü Portfolio
☐ Case study
This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.
Assessment Instructions
What
There are 2 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:
Part 1: Sustainability manual
Part 2: Diary
Where
This Assessment will be conducted in the RMIT Footwear Workshop.
How
You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in Section B of this task. To achieve a satisfactory result you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.
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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