Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: MANU6169C

Course Title: Plan and implement production within a work area

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: 60

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 establish production requirements, organise human and physical production resources and monitor work flow to ensure production efficiency in a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) workplace.

This unit applies to individuals organising production within a team. Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTGN4019 Plan and implement production within a work area

Element:

1. Prepare for production

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify projected quantity and quality requirements from work documentation

1.2 Identify production capacity, process and material handling options

1.3 Establish human and physical resources required for production

1.4 Prioritise work and identify process steps required to ensure efficient use of resources

1.5 Prepare production schedule and supporting documentation in accordance with workplace procedures

Element:

2. Organise resources

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Organise work team based on production needs and in accordance with workplace procedures and industry practices

2.2 Organise required facility, equipment and materials in accordance with production schedule and work health and safety requirements

Element:

3. Implement and monitor work flow

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Implement production in accordance with schedule and monitor work flow to make sure schedule is maintained

3.2 Use workplace methods to direct work to each work area or location

3.3 Identify potential and actual congestion areas and take action to streamline work flow

3.4 Identify potential areas for troubleshooting and prepare contingency measures

3.5 Coordinate systematic variations to the production plan to ensure production meets the schedule and specifications

3.6 Maintain production records and prepare reports in accordance with workplace procedures


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements and Performance Criteria


Details of Learning Activities

In this unit you will develop the knowledge and skills required for the trialing and fitting of custom-made footwear. Students will be able to estimate materials, labour and time requirements for shoe production, and establish costs for products and services in the footwear environment. This unit also covers the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement production in a work team within a textiles, clothing or footwear (TCF) industry workplace.

This course is part of a cluster made up of:

BUSM8798C -Estimate and cost job 

MANU7383C - Plan and implement production within a work area 

MANU7378C - Fit custom-made footwear 


Teaching Schedule

Week

TOPIC

CONTENT

01

 

Introduction to Patterns and Prototype making.

Introduction to writing and maintaining a production/prototype diary 

Principles in making Patterns 


 

Class/Workshop

Assessments assigned: Pattern Production Prototype 

02

Principles in making Patterns 

Workshop 

Task 1: Questions 1-11 

03

 Material investigation and selection 

 Workshop / assignment progress 

Task 2: Part 1: Prepare to make patterns

Task 3: Part 1: Confirm FW requirements 

04

 Source chosen materials 

Workshop / assignment progress 

Task 3: Part 2: Prepare last 

Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe 

05

Construction methods explored to determine requirements or suitable machines for the construction of Footwear. 

Task 1: Questions 12-22 

Task 3: Part 3 & 4: Prepare & Click out components

Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe 

06

 Begin making prototypes 

Workshop 

Task 2: Part 2: Develop patterns 

Task 3: Part 5: make upper

Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe 

07

 Making prototypes 

Workshop / assignment progress 

Task 3: Part 6: Final Quality check& Diary entries

Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe 

08

 Making prototypes 

Workshop

Easter Break 18th April – 25th April

09

 Making prototypes 

Workshop / assignment progress

Task 1: Questions 23-34 

Task 2: Part 3: Test patterns

Task 4: Part 2: Last shoe 

10

 Completion of final prototypes 

Workshop / Assessments 

Task 4: Part 3: Assemble shoe 

11

 

 

Final construction of shoes 


 

Workshop 

Task 1: Questions 35-50 

Task 4: Part 3: Assemble shoe

Task 4: Part 4: Finish Shoe  

12

 Submission of assignments 

Task 4: Part 4: Finish Shoe 

13

                                      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 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 Assessment


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1 – Knowledge Questions: 

Due weeks 2, 5, 9 & 11

 

The majority of assessment Task 2 - 3 are practical completion points in the making of your footwear and may not be a physical submission until week 16.

Assessment Task 2 – Custom Footwear cost analysis: 

Due weeks 3, 6, & 9

 

Assessment Task 3 – Custom Footwear cost analysis:

Due weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7

 

Assessment Task 4 –Fit & Document Custom-made Footwear: 

Due weeks 4, 5,6, 7, 9, 11, & 12

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 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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