Course Title: Participate in product engineering

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: MANU7382C

Course Title: Participate in product engineering

Important Information:

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

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

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

Debra McDonald

debra.mcdonald@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 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

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

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

Assessment Task 1 – Knowledge Questions: 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 as well as trialling and fitting custom-made footwear. Due Weeks 5, 9 & 13.

Assessment Task 2 – Participate in product engineering: 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. Due Weeks 4 & 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 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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