Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: MANU7384C

Course Title: Cut leather by hand

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

Course Contact: Paul Castro

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9234

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

In this unit you will develop the knowledge and skills in planning and organising to prepare to cut leather by hand.  You will have the opportunity to use simple and complicated pattern pieces and a range of leather qualities. 

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

MSTGN4015 - Coordinate or set up machines for product change

MSTFP2011 - Perform table-based operations

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTFP3001 Cut leather by hand

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 to cut leather

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Set up workstation according to specifications and workplace procedures

2.2

Select cutting equipment and patterns and prepare according to specified work and sizes, and manufacturer instructions

2.3

Collect, sort and lay out materials in preparation for cutting

2.4

Routinely clean and maintain cutting board

2.5

Identify problems or faults with patterns, knives and cutting boards and refer for repair

2.6

Assess the leather for scars, marks and faults that impact on cutting

2.7

Assess and sort leather to comply with requirements of different jobs and pattern pieces

Element:

3 Cut leather by hand

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Use cutting knives and patterns to minimise waste

3.2

Identify scars, marks and fault areas of high-quality leather and position patterns accordingly

3.3

Position patterns to allow for identified flaws, nap of suede or other grain or print characteristics of leather

3.4

Use cutting techniques to match pattern shape, size and leather quality

3.5

Cut pieces precisely to size, and colour code, size and colour match

Element:

4 Check quality of finished product

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Check finished products against job specifications and workplace quality standards

4.2

Address fault or irregularities

4.3

Maintain records of work


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.


Details of Learning Activities

The activities in this course have been designed to give you the opportunity to put into practice all the theory learned in class. These activities include:

  • class exercises to review and participate in class presentations/ theory
  • practical demonstrations
  • design activities or projects
  • individual and group activities
  • ‘work shopping’ of student projects including assessor feedback


Teaching Schedule

WEEK

TOPIC

ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENT

01

 

Introduction to course

 

Class/workshop

Introduction to the course – 
Tools & Machines
Pattern making process

Assessments assigned: Task 1, 2 & 3

02

Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making

 

 

 

Class/workshop
Tape last & and produce mean forme & patterns for Court, Derby & Oxford shoes.

 

 

03

 

Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making

 

Class/workshop
Tape last & and produce mean forme & patterns for Court, Derby & Oxford shoes.

 

Task 2: Prepare 3x prs Court shoe uppers

04

Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making

 

 

 

Class/workshop
Click & prepare Court, Derby & Oxford upper components for sewing.

 

 

Task 2: Prepare 1x pr Derby uppers

05

 

Last Court Shoe

 

Class/workshop
Last & complete Court shoe

 

Task 2: Prepare 1x pr Oxford uppers

Task 3: Set up Splitting machine

06

 

Derby shoe

 

 

Class/workshop
Re cut or redo components as required

 

 

07

Derby shoe

 

Class/workshop
Re cut or redo components as required

 

 

08

 

Derby shoe

 

Class/workshop
Re cut or redo components as required

 

09

 

Derby shoe

 

Class/workshop
Re cut or redo components as required

Task 1: Questions

10

Oxford Shoe

 

Class/workshop
Re cut or redo components as required

 

 

Easter Break 18th April – 25th April

11

Oxford Shoe

Class/workshop
Re cut or redo components as required

 

12

Oxford Shoe

 

Class/workshop
Re cut or redo components as required

 

 

Task 3: Set up Skiving machine

 

13

Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops

 

 

Class/workshop
Re cut or redo components as required

 

 

14

Sandal #2

 

Class/workshop
Re cut or redo components as required

 

 

15

Sandal #2

 

Class/workshop
Re cut or redo components as required

 

 

16

 

Final class/assessment submission

 

 

 

17

Feedback Week

 

NO CLASSES

Feedback and Re submission Week

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians


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 Assessment


Assessment Tasks

ASSMT

TASK

TYPE

DUE

1

Knowledge Questions

Knowledge

WEEK 09

2

Pattern-making, Clicking and Preparing 5 pairs of shoe uppers

Practical

WEEK 05

3

Setting up machines for product change 

Practical

WEEK 5 & 12


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.

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