Course Title: Participate in product engineering

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

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: 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: 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 follow procedures so as 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

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Cluster Schedule: Product Engineering & Sustainability                                               Semester 2: 2021
Week	Topic	Readings and Activities	Assessment
Week 1	Diary  Spec / costing & Production sheets	Workshop
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	Task 2  Part 1: Sustainability Manual  Exercise 1,2 & 3
Week 5	Style development for Final shoe	Activities: Mid semester check for Diary	Task 1 Part 1: Specification sheet
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	Break	Break
Week 9	Evaluate material and product structure	Workshop	Task 1  Part 2: Methods of Production
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	Task 1 Part 3: Cost Estimates
Week 14	Estimate and document costs for Final shoe	Workshop
Week 15	Estimate and document costs for Final shoe	Workshop
Week 16	Submission	Submission: Diary & Spec pack	Task 2 Part 2: Diary

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

Task 1

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This practical assessment task is the first of two assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster. 

This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to participate in product engineering in a TCF enterprise.

Assessment Instructions

What

There are 3 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:

Part 1: Specifications sheet

Part 2: Plan method of production

Part 3: Prepare cost estimates and maintain records

Where

This Assessment will be conducted in the RMIT Footwear Workshop and on Canvas. Some work will need to be completed outside of class time.

How

You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist in Section B of this task and how well you answer the questions asked by your assessor. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.

Task 2

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This product assessment task is the final of two assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster. 

 

Type of Product (tick which applies)

☐ Project

☐ Report

ü Portfolio

☐ Case study

 

This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.

 

Assessment Instructions

 

What

There are 2 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:

Part 1: Sustainability manual

Part 2: Diary

Where

This Assessment will be conducted in the RMIT Footwear Workshop.

How

You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in Section B of this task. To achieve a satisfactory result you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.

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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