Course Title: Make patterns for custom-made footwear

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: MANU7375C

Course Title: Make patterns for custom-made footwear

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 

Ph: 9925 9252 

andrew.robinson@rmit.edu.au 

Nominal Hours: 80

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 unit covers the skills and knowledge required to develop patterns for custom-made footwear designs. 

The unit of competency applies to making patterns for custom-made shoes and may involve the selection and modification of existing patterns.   Design specifications may be workplace or client initiated.   Discretion and judgement is required for both self and others in planning and selecting processes, procedures and outcomes.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTFP4002 Make patterns for custom-made footwear

Element:

1. Determine job requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

 

Element:

2. Prepare to make patterns for custom-made footwear

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Interpret design requirements from design brief and determine design specifications 2.2 Clarify pattern making requirements 2.3 Select samples of required materials and footwear components for use in pattern making

Element:

3. Develop patterns for custom-made footwear

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Make pattern specifications based on client's measurements and in line with budget, timeframe and costs 3.2 Select appropriate techniques to prepare pattern and achieve design according to workplace procedures 3.3 Prepare patterns with reference to last construction 3.4 Make initial upper design on 3-D last 3.5 Accurately translate information from 3-D last master to 2-D working patterns 3.6 Produce standard and working patterns of both upper and sole in line with specifications, accepted standards and construction tolerances 3.7 Review pattern and make modifications that accurately reflect selected materials, shoe style and specific client requirements

Element:

4. Test pattern

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Make a mock-up or diagnostic fitting with allowance for difference between diagnostic and final materials 4.2 Evaluate diagnostic fitting and review proposed construction and materials in line with design and fit


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 develop the required knowledge and skills associated with planning and organising for safe and effective use of specialised patternmaking technology and operations.

You will also acquire an ability to check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to your own work. 


Details of Learning Activities

This course is part of a cluster made up of:

Make patterns for custom-made footwear MANU7375C
Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components MANU7376C
Assemble and finish custom-made shoe MANU7377C
 

In this course you will learn to: 

Develop patterns for custom-made footwear designs for a full range of leathers and other appropriate textiles and materials. 


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. 

 

Cluster Schedule:  Custom made shoe                                              Semester 2: 2020 

 

 

Week 1  

Introduction to Patterns and Prototype making. 

Introduction to writing and maintaining a production/prototype diary, in conjunction with Product engineering & Sustainability cluster. 

 

Class/Workshop 

Assessments assigned: 

1) Pattern Production 

2) Prototype 

  

Week 2 

Make Patterns  

Workshop 

  

Week 3  

Make Patterns 

Workshop 

  

Week 4  

Material investigation and selection 

Workshop / assignment progress  

Mid-semester progress review: Final shoe 

 

Week 5 

Source chosen materials Workshop / assignment progress  

Mid-semester progress review: patterns 

 

Week 6 

Source chosen materials 

Workshop / assignment progress  

 

Week 7 

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

Workshop Mid-semester progress review for prototypes on construction. 

 

Week 8 

Begin making prototypes 

Workshop Mid-semester progress review for final shoe 

  

Break 

 

Week 9 

Making prototypes 

Workshop / assignment progress Mid-semester progress review for patterns 

 

Week 10 

Making prototypes 

Workshop  

 

Week 11 

Making prototypes 

Workshop  

 

Week 12 

Making prototypes 

Workshop / assignment progress Mid-semester progress review:  prototypes and final shoe 

 

Week 13 

Completion of final prototypes Workshop / Assessments 

Assessment Due: Final working patterns 

 

Week 14 

Final construction of shoes  

Workshop   

 

Week 15 

Final construction of shoes 

Workshop  

 

Week 16 

Submission of assignments 

 

Assessment Due: Prototypes 

Assessment Due: Final Shoe 


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 Assessment


Assessment Tasks

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.

 

The working patterns are to be produced in conjunction with the process of producing prototype patterns. The Prototype patterns are the initial patterns made and then altered as necessary to produce the final Working patterns. 

 

Conditions for assessment 

Submission will be in week 13. However time will be allocated during class for the duration of Semester 2, for students to seek advice relating to the development of the final patterns. 

  

Criteria for Assessment 

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this assessment must be relevant to your design and be completed to a satisfactory standard to obtain a Competent grade. 

 

Examples of evidence to include but not exclusive to are: 

Following standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices 

iQualityng relevant standards 

problem solving 

confirming specifications 

making calculations 

assessing options for method of production 

making prototypes 

adjusting patterns 

production of final patterns 

Completed paperwork 

 

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 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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