Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: MANU7378C
Course Title: Fit custom-made footwear
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
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
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 for the trialling and fitting of custom-made footwear.
The learner will develop the required knowledge and skills associated with communication and team work to work with the client to determine fit outcomes and requirements.
Planning and organising and problem solving skills are required to resolve fitting problems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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MSTFP4005 Fit custom-made footwear |
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1. Determine job requirements |
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2. Prepare to fit custom-made footwear |
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3. Conduct trial fittings |
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4. Conduct client follow up |
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5. Document outcomes of follow-up |
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Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of this unit you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
ntegrated learning activities in this course consists of theory and practical components carried out in a workshop environment. Throughout the course, you will develop the skills and knowledge to create custom-made footwear products. You will learn to use and work with a range of materials, suppliers and components used in footwear manufacturing.
Teaching Schedule
Please see notes regarding delivery and assessment.
BUSM8798C -Estimate and cost job
MANU7383C - Plan and implement production within a work area
MANU7378C - Fit custom-made footwear
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Cluster Schedule: Product Planning and Costing Semester 2: 2021 | |||
Week |
Topic |
Readings and Activities |
Assessment |
Week 1 |
Part A Introduction to Costing, Production & Specification sheets |
Class/Workshop Assessments tasks assigned |
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Week 2 |
Part B Cont. Costing, Production & Specification sheets |
Workshop activity |
Task 2 Part 1: Prepare for production |
Week 3 |
-Measure feet -Suppliers and sourcing - work on testing of materials. |
Workshop Material testing |
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Week 4 |
-Investigate suppliers - work on testing materials |
Workshop |
Task 2 Part 2: Organise team and resources |
Week 5 |
-Investigate suppliers - work on testing materials |
Workshop / assignment progress | |
Week 6 |
-Investigate suppliers - work on testing materials |
Workshop / assignment progress |
Task 2 Part 3: Implement and monitor work flow |
Week 7 |
-Investigate suppliers - work on testing materials |
Task 3 Part 1: Estimate materials, labour and time |
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Break |
Break |
Break | |
Week 9 |
Costing sheets - Templates - Examples |
Workshop |
Task 3 Part 2: Calculate costs |
| Week 10 |
Costing sheets - How and what to include - Make a sample |
Workshop / assignment progress | Task1 - Questions |
Week 11 |
Production sheets - Templates - Examples |
Workshop / assignment progress |
Task 3 Part 3: Document and verify details |
Week 12 |
Production sheets - How and what to include - Make a sample |
Workshop |
Task 4 Part 1: Prepare to fit custom-made footwear |
Week 13 |
Specification sheets - Templates - Examples |
Workshop | |
Week 14 |
Specification sheets - How and what to include - Make a sample |
Workshop |
Task 4 Part 2: Conduct trial fittings |
Week 15 |
Final work to be done on Costing, Production & Specification sheets | Workshop | |
Week 16 |
Submission |
Submission: |
Task 4 Part 3: Conduct client follow up |
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
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.
Assessment will take the form of estimating and costing of a shoe that will be designed and produced by the student.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on MyRMIT for full assessment criteria.
Task 1
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This short-answer assessment task is one of four assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
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
- Trial and fit custom-made footwear
Assessment Instructions
What
- You must satisfactorily answer all 15 questions
- You should answer all questions in the spaces provided, using full sentences, word count and dot points when requested
- All work must be your own
Where
This is an online assessment task. You will need to answer all questions on CANVAS.
How
The knowledge assessment is accessed through the Canvas shell and you must complete and submit your responses within the allocated assessment timeframe.
If you are not able to attend the scheduled assessment timeframe you need to advise your teacher so that an alternative assessment arrangement can be made. This knowledge assessment is an individual assessment task that must be completed with minimal support from your supervisor (allowed support includes further explanation of the task requirements or explanation of assessment criteria etc).
Task 2
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This practical assessment task is the second of four assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to plan and implement production within a work team within a textiles, clothing or footwear (TCF) industry workplace.
Assessment Instructions
What
There are 3 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:
Part 1: Prepare for production
Part 2: Organise team and resources
Part 3: Implement and monitor work flow
Where
This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.
How
You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.
Task 3
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This practical assessment task is the third of four assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to estimate materials, labour and time requirements, and establish costs for custom-made footwear.
Assessment Instructions
What
There are 3 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:
Part 1: Estimate materials, labour and time
Part 2: Calculate costs
Part 3: Document and verify details
Where
This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.
How
You will be assessed against the criteria as in the observation checklist. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.
Task 4
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This practical assessment task is the final of four assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to trial and fit custom-made footwear.
Assessment Instructions
What
There are 4 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:
Part 1: Prepare to fit custom-made footwear
Part 2: Conduct trial fittings
Part 3: Conduct client follow up
Part 4: Document outcomes of follow-up
You are required to fit custom-made footwear and consult with the client for further adjustments, on 3 occasions.
Where
This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.
How
You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.
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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