Course Title: Hand last shoe

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: MANU7385C

Course Title: Hand last shoe

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

Course Contact: Tallal Khan

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259118

Course Contact Email: tallal.khan@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 60

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 skills and knowledge to last shoes using hand processes. It addresses the following units and all these units are clustered for delivery but may assessed separately.

MSTFP3003 - Assemble shoe by hand

MSTFP2009 - Perform footwear finishing operations

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSTFP3002 Hand last shoe
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 hand last shoe
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Receive and check work bundle against ticket information, assess quality of component parts and take any follow-up action according to workplace procedures   2.2 Set up workbench and seating to achieve operator comfort and minimise fatigue   2.3 Lay out work pieces in correct sequence and check tools   2.4 Check last or foot form before attaching insole and check upper for sizes
Element:	3 Hand last shoe
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Attach insole to last by hand, positioning it to shape of last and to match size and pairs   3.2 Position toes and upper   3.3 Position upper precisely and manipulate through lasting process, check for correct operations and adjust, as required, to achieve quality requirements and to reflect construction technique   3.4 Make adjustments as required to achieve placement   3.5 Attach shanks and stiffeners and apply staples, as required
Element:	4 String last, as required
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Punch holes in shoe bottom by hand or by machine, as required   4.2 Place upper on last and secure upper in place by tacks   4.3 Stitch opposite holes and pull tight by hand or machine using waxed string and remove tacks
Element:	5 Check and despatch completed work
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Assess quality and bundle, stack, store or despatch completed work according to workplace procedures   5.2 Identify and record production faults and take appropriate action   5.3 Complete records

Learning Outcomes

In this unit you will develop the required knowledge and skills associated with planning and organising to prepare the hand last shoes. Problem solving skills are required to ensure materials and completed work conform to requirements and identify and address any production problems. Communication skills are used to refer to and complete required documentation. Self management skills are used to ensure safe use of technology and conformance of own work to quality standards.

Details of Learning Activities

Integrated 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

Course Schedule: Semester 1, 2021
Week	Topic	Activities	Assessment
Week 1	Introduction to course	Class	Week 1 - Week 16 Task 2: 5 Styles = Court, Derby, Oxford x2 Sandals
Week 2	Materials used in Footwear	Workshop
Week 3	Materials used in Footwear	Workshop
Week 4	Materials used in Footwear	Workshop
Week 5	Material Preparation	Workshop
Week 6	Material Preparation	Workshop
Week 7	Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops	Workshop
Week 8	Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops	Workshop
Week 9	Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops	Workshop
Week 10	Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops	Workshop
Week 11	Last styles	Class
Week 12	Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops	Workshop	Task 1: 23 Questions
Week 13	Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops	Workshop
Week 14	Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops	Workshop
Week 15	Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops	Workshop
Week 16	Final class/assessment submission	Workshop	Week 1 - Week 16 Task 2: 5 Styles = Court, Derby, Oxford x2 Sandals

 

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

Tasks that have not be authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary. Assessment will consist of both theory and practical based exercises, predominantly in class but some out of class research and information formatting is required as well.

Assessment Tasks

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:

•  last shoes
•  assemble shoes using mainly hand processes
• completing a sequence of finishing operations on footwear

 

Assessment Instructions

What

• You must satisfactorily answer all 23 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).

 

Instructions on submitting Knowledge Assessment   

This is an online assessment task. You will need to answer all questions on CANVAS

 

Task 2

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This practical assessment task is the second 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:

• Hand last shoe
• Assemble shoe by hand
• Perform footwear finishing operations. 

 

Assessment Instructions

 

What

You are required to complete the hand last, assembly process and finishing operations for five (5) pairs of shoes according to work specification and procedures. 

 

You will make the following pairs of shoes: 

• Derby shoe
• Court shoe
• Oxford shoe
• 2 pairs of sandals

To make each pair of shoes, you will need to complete the following 10 parts:

 

Part 1: Prepare for work and job requirements

Part 2: Prepare to assemble shoes

Part 3: Assemble shoe uppers

Part 4: Quality check, make adjustments and despatch (Assembly)

Part 5: Prepare to hand last shoe

Part 6: Apply hand last processes

Part 7: Quality check, identify faults and complete records (Hand last)

Part 8: Prepare for finishing

Part 9: Finish work

Part 10: Quality check and despatch footwear

 

Where

This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.

How

You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist  and how well you answer the questions asked by your assessor. 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

   

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

A student charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/

 

 

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.

 

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

 

 

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. http://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/studentadmin/assessment/authorisation

 

 

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

 

 

Special consideration Policy:

If you wish to apply for special consideration, follow this link for the procedure.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

 

 

Penalties for late Submission of Assignments (F&T):

Late submission or presentation of assessable work without an approved extension will be penalised as follows:

Complete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark

Partial or incomplete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark for the entire assessable work

Work submitted after day 7 will be awarded an NN grade and 0% mark

Weekends and holiday periods are included in the calculation of the late penalty

Where a due date includes a specific time for submission or presentation, submissions after that time on the due date incur a 5% penalty.

 

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. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/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.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

 

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