Course Title: Assemble and finish custom-made shoe

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: MANU7377C

Course Title: Assemble and finish custom-made shoe

Important Information:

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

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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 Alvarez

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259234

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

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Andrew Robinson
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 applies to manual or machine assembly and finish of custom-made shoes according to pattern specifications.

The degree of complexity will depend on the leather and other materials used and intricacy of the design.

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:	MSTFP4004 Assemble and finish custom-made shoe
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. Perform preparatory work on shoe
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Set up workstation according to specifications and WHS practices 2.2 Use discretion and judgement to select, interpret and apply procedures and appropriate assembly processes 2.3 Follow work ticket to collect, sort, assemble and reassemble parts 2.4 Undertake conditioning to reflect workplace procedures and according to construction technique 2.5 Block upper, round or rand, as required, to conform to the last shape 2.6 Insert counter or stiffener in accordance with workplace procedures and construction techniques 2.7 Prepare insoles in accordance with specifications and to reflect construction techniques being used 2.8 Heat activate pre-cemented insoles and uppers, as appropriate 2.9 Solvent wipe bonding area where roughing could damage the backing fabric 2.10 Load track, belt or rack or prepare workstation to reflect various stages of production 2.11 Apply toe puff using the appropriate machine methods, as specified 2.12 Mould back part using hot and cold moulds in accordance with construction techniques and specifications 2.13 Carry out specific processes in accordance with workplace requirements
Element:	3. Last the shoe
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Attach uppers and insoles as required in accordance with specifications 3.2 Attach shanks or stiffeners, as required 3.3 Apply stapling, as required 3.4 Insert toe puff 3.5 Check last or foot form before attaching insole and upper, checking for sizes 3.6 Condition toes and upper in accordance with workplace procedures
Element:	4. Assemble the shoe
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Prepare materials in accordance with workplace and manufacturer specifications 4.2 Prepare soles and uppers in accordance with work requirements 4.3 Set up machines and check for correct operations 4.4 Assemble shoes using the appropriate manual or machine construction techniques in accordance with work requirements
Element:	5. Finish shoe
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Conduct finishing of shoe in accordance with specifications 5.2 Assess final quality check against work specifications 5.3 Identify and address construction problems to meet quality standards 5.4 Forward work for preparation to despatch to client

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 skills associated with interpreting work specifications, planning and organising for safe and effective use of specialised custom made footwear construction technology and operations.

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

Details of Learning Activities

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. 

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

 

 

 

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	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	Principles in making Patterns	Workshop
Week 3	Principles in making Patterns	Workshop	Task 1: Questions 1-11
Week 4	Material investigation and selection	Workshop / assignment progress	Task 2: Part 1: Prepare to make patterns Task 3: Part 1: Confirm FW requirements
Week 5	Source chosen materials	Workshop / assignment progress	Task 3: Part 2: Prepare last
Week 6	Source chosen materials	Workshop / assignment progress	Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe
Week 7	Construction methods explored to determine requirements or suitable machines for the construction of Footwear.	Workshop	Task 1: Questions 12-22 Task 3: Part 3 & 4: Prepare & Click out components Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe
Week 8	Begin making prototypes	Workshop	Task 2: Part 2: Develop patterns Task 3: Part 5: make upper Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe
	Break	Break	Break
Week 9	Making prototypes	Workshop / assignment progress	Task 3: Part 6: Final Quality check& Diary entries Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe
Week 10	Making prototypes	Workshop
Week 11	Making prototypes	Workshop	Task 1: Questions 23-34 Task 4: Part 2: Last shoe
Week 12	Making prototypes	Workshop / assignment progress	Task 2: Part 3: Test patterns Task 4: Part 2: Last shoe
Week 13	Completion of final prototypes	Workshop / Assessments	Task 4: Part 3: Assemble shoe
Week 14	Final construction of shoes	Workshop	Task 4: Part 3: Assemble shoe
Week 15	Final construction of shoes	Workshop	Task 1: Questions 35-50 Task 4: Part 4: Finish Shoe
Week 16	Submission of assignments	Submission	Task 4: Part 4: Finish 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

Assessment Task 1 – Knowledge Questions: This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to develop patterns for custom-made footwear, measure, cut and sew custom-made shoe components and assemble and finish custom-made shoes. Due Weeks 3, 7,11 & 15.

Assessment Task 2 – Make Patterns for Custom-Made Footwear: This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to develop patterns for custom-made footwear designs for a full range of leathers and other appropriate textiles and materials.. Due Weeks 4, 8 & 12

Assessment Task 3 – Measure, cut and sew custom-made shoe components: This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to measure, cut and sew custom-made shoe components. Due Weeks 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9.

Assessment Task 4 – Finish custom-made shoes: This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to assemble and finish custom-made shoes. Due Weeks 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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 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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