Course Title: Participate in product engineering

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: MANU7382C

Course Title: Participate in product engineering

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: 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

None

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to participate in product engineering in a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) enterprise, in this instance specific to the Footwear industry


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTGN4002 Participate in product engineering

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 for production

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Examine structure of sample material or product from identified TCF sector to confirm structure 2.2 Document detail of structure or composition, where required, to assist in production planning 2.3 Evaluate material or product structure to identify options for production

Element:

3. Plan method of production

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Assess options to determine most effective and efficient method of production, to ensure highest quality and yield from raw materials, and ease of production 3.2 Document options and recommendations in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Examine existing resources, machines, production techniques and scheduling arrangements in relation to the production requirements 3.4 Identify and document any potential requirements for change in accordance with workplace procedures

 

Element:

4. Prepare cost estimates and maintain records

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Identify material requirements and economical batch sizes 4.2 Identify labour hours, times and other statistics required and make cost estimates 4.3 Determine available machine hours and make estimates, where required 4.4 Estimate and document overall costs in accordance with workplace practices 4.5 Maintain production planning records and prepare reports, where necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures


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 knowledge and skills associated with communication to interpret production specifications, calculate costs, maintain records and prepare reports.

Initiative and enterprise, planning and organising and problem solving are required to examine production options and determine required variations to specifications, processes and schedules.

You will also acquire an ability to learn and apply new information. Self management skills are used to ensure work meets quality and work standards.


Details of Learning Activities

In this cluster, you will be required to develop and demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to interpret production specifications, calculate costs, maintain records and prepare reports and follow procedures and 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

This course is delivered online. Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order and form may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources and the fact this course is being delivered online.

 

This cluster addresses the following units and all these units are clustered for delivery but may be assessed separately. 

 

EASC5069C -  Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 

MANU7382C - Participate in Product Engineering 

  

Cluster Schedule:  Product Engineering & Sustainability                                               Semester 2: 2020 

 

 

Week 1 

Diary  

Introduction to Spec / costing & Production sheets  

Workshop 

Assessments assigned 

Final shoe and Production Diary, Spec / costing & Production sheets  

 

Week 2 

Investigate resources needed for Final shoe. 

Workshop  

 

Week 3 

Investigate resources needed for Final shoe. 

Workshop  

 

Week 4 

Workplace procedures and environmental practices. 

Workshop  

 

Week 5 

Style development for Final shoe 

Activities: Mid semester check for Diary  

 

Week 6 

Specifications, drawings and production sheets 

Activities: Mid semester check for Spec / costing & Production sheets  

 

Week 7 

Production techniques and machines in relation to production requirements. 

Workshop  

 

Week 8 

Calculate cost estimates. 

Workshop  

  

Break 

 

Week 9 

Evaluate material and product structure 

Workshop 

  

Week 10 

Style development for Final shoe 

Activities: Mid semester check for Diary  

 

Week 11 

Production planning records, reports and workplace procedures  

Activities: Mid semester check for Spec / costing & Production sheets  

 

Week 12 

Needle & Thread relationship 

Workshop 

  

Week 13 

Needle & Thread relationship 

Activity / Assessment  

Assessment 2 Due: Needle Parts 

 

Week 14 

Estimate and document costs for Final shoe 

Workshop  

 

Week 15 

Estimate and document costs for Final shoe 

Workshop  

 

Week 16 

Submission 

Assessment 1 Due: Diary 

Assessment 3 Due: Spec / costing & Production sheets 


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

Note: While all assessment requirements in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order and form may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources and the fact this cluster's delivery is online. 

 

Assessment 1 

Assessment 2 

Assessment 3:

 

This course is assessed in accordance with the competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the above 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. 

 

 


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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