Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: EASC5069C

Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 

 

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

Course Contact: Paul Castro

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259234

Course Contact Email: paul.castro@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

This course is delivered face to face. While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment.  Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher. 

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

Assessment Task 1 – Knowledge Questions: This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to plan and implement production within a work team, estimate materials, labour and time requirements, and establish costs for products as well as trialling and fitting custom-made footwear. Due Weeks 5, 9 & 13.

Assessment Task 2 – Participate in product engineering: 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. Due Weeks 4 & 16.

Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

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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