Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: MANU6168C

Course Title: Participate in product engineering

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

Course Contact: Paul Castro

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9234

Course Contact Email: paul.castro@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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 unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess materials, plan method of production and make production cost estimates for textile products. This process may occur in relation to repetitive production runs, short runs and quick changes and can relate to a broad range of products including fabrics, fibres, yarns, design varieties, weaves, dyes and finishes.

This unit applies to individuals working in any textiles, clothing and footwear sector where judgement is required in planning and selecting processes for self and others to achieve production outcomes.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSTGN4017 Participate in product engineering
Element:	1. Assess materials
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements for materials being assessed 1.2 Examine sample materials and confirm structure based on properties identified 1.3 Identify and review available information about materials to establish their sustainability and suitability for use 1.4 Accurately document details of structure or composition to inform production planning
Element:	2. Plan method of production
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Evaluate outcomes of material assessment and identify options for efficient and effective production 2.2 Examine existing resources, machines, production techniques and scheduling arrangements in relation to the production requirements 2.3 Identify potential requirements for production change in accordance with workplace procedures 2.4 Document options and recommendations in accordance with workplace procedures
Element:	3. Prepare cost estimates and maintain records
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Identify material requirements and economical batch sizes 3.2 Identify labour and machine hours and other statistics required to develop estimates 3.3 Estimate and document all costs in accordance with workplace practices 3.4 Maintain production planning records and prepare reports in accordance with workplace procedures

Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements and Performance Criteria

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

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	ACTIVITIES
1	Weekly Planner and Introduction Sustainability	Introduction Current Use of Resources  Assessment 2 Part 1 Sustainability Manual Introduced Footwear workshop agreement Submission
2	Investigate Resources Needed for Final Shoe A	Regulations and Resource Efficiency Complying with Environmental Regulations Seeking Opportunities to Improve Environmental Practices and Resource Usage Efficiency  Assessment 2 Part 2 Diary Introduced
3	Investigate Resources Needed for Final Shoe B	Advantages of Sustainable Work Practices Assessment 1 Part 1 Specification sheets for Shoes Introduced
4	Workplace Procedures and Environmental Practices	Product Engineering
5	Style Development for Final Shoe A	Assessment 2 Part 1 Sustainability Manual Submission
6	Specifications, Drawings and Production Sheets	Production Planning - JIT
7	Production Planning – Small Batch, JIT, Quality Circles	Small Batch, Quality Circles  Assessment 1 Part 1 Specification Sheets for Shoes Submission
MID-SEMESTER BREAK
8	Costing Breakdown	Sustainability Regulations LCA Costing Breakdown  Assessment 1 Part 3 Costings for Shoes Introduced
9	Evaluate Material and Product Structure	Spec Sheets
10	Style Development for Final Shoe B	Explaining Shoe Construction & Recycled Leather
11	Production Planning Records, Reports, Workplace Procedures	Assessment 1 Part 2 Plan Method of Production  Introduction
12	Needle and Thread Relationships, Part A
13	Needle and Thread Relationships, Part B
14	Estimate and Document Costs for Final Shoe A	Assessment 1 Part 2 Plan Method of Production Submission Assessment 1 Part 3 Costings for Shoes Submission
15	Estimate and Document Costs for Final Shoe B
16	Submission	Assessment 2 Part 2 Diary Submission
17	FEEDBACK WEEK

 

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 includes a range of project, 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 Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1 – 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 3, 7, 8, 11 & 14.

Assessment Task 2 – 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 5 & 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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