Course Title: Assemble shoe by hand

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: MANU7386C

Course Title: Assemble shoe by hand

Important Information:

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

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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

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9234

Course Contact Email: paul.castro@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Johanna Preston

PH: +61 3 99259252

johanna.preston@rmit.edu.au

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

MSTFP2001 - Identify materials used in footwear production

Course Description

In this course you will develop and apply the skills and knowledge to assemble shoes. You will have the opportunity to work independently to plan and prepare to assemble your shoes using mainly hand processes.  You will plan and coordinating processes according to set timelines and quality requirements. 

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

MSTFP3002 - Hand last shoe

MSTFP2009 - Perform footwear finishing operations


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTFP3003 Assemble shoe 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 assemble shoe by hand

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Set up workstation and adjust tools, machines and equipment to suit construction process being used

2.2

Make adjustments to machines to accommodate specific product requirements, according to workplace procedures

2.3

Follow work ticket to collect and sort parts, including last, uppers, insoles, heels and soles

2.4

Prepare and position parts and components appropriate to construction process

2.5

Determine the sequencing of operations to meet job specifications and timeframes

Element:

3 Assemble the shoe

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Position shoe components according to identified construction process

3.2

Attach and assemble shoe components in correct sequence

3.3

Slip shoe from last

3.4

Finish off uppers, heels, edges and soles using appropriate hand and machine operations and materials

Element:

4 Conduct final quality check and despatch work

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Conduct final quality check to ensure  work complies with job specifications and workplace quality standards

4.2

Make corrections to product as required to meet specifications

4.3

Despatch work to next stage and maintain records


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 class presentations/ theory
  • practical demonstrations
  • design activities or projects
  • individual and group activities
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/assessor feedback



Teaching Schedule

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

STARTING

TOPIC

ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENT

01

07 Feb

 

Introduction

Overview of the course/ Introduction of AT1


Sandal making

Introduction to the course - Parts of shoes

Different types of shoes

Tools & Machines

Tool Ordering


Intro to sandal making - last-less Cedar Sandals


02

14 Feb


Sandal making Continued


Further table-based operations - slot cutting, mid soles, EVA Rubber soles, prep for assembly


03

 21 Feb


Last taping and patternmaking – Derby


Tape up last & inscribe initial crucial design lines. Draw rough design on last. Make mean form. Make standard pattern


04

28 Feb

Derby components


Prepare insole, sole, counter and toe puffs for Derby manufacture -includes us of Clicking press and finishing machines


05

07 Mar


Derby heels and soles


Finish lasting Derby. Prepare heels and soles and bottoms of shoes for assembly


06

14 Mar


Oxford boot


complete boot patterns - cut mock-up for checking


07

21 Mar

Oxford Boot - continued


last boot


08

28 Mar

 

Oxford Boot uppers


Assemble boot, socking and finishing


09

04 Apr

 

Oxford Boot - soles and heels

 

Quality check


10

11 Apr

Court Shoe


Cut and prepare components for Court shoe


 

14 - 20 April: Mid-semester break

 

11

25 Apr

 



12

2 May

Court Shoe continued


last court shoe


ASSESSMENT 01 - Knowledge

13

09 May

Court shoe continued

 


finish court shoe - including socking, finishing and QC


14

16 May

Sandal - commence


pattern cutting


15

23 May

Sandal - continued


prepare components

finish lasting

preparation for assembly


16

30 May

 

Sandal – continued

Finish and QC

ASSESSMENT 02 - Practical

17

06 Jun

Feedback Week

 

NO CLASSES

Feedback and Resubmission Weeks

 

 


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 12

2

Hand last, assemble and finish shoe

Practical

WEEK 16


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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