Course Title: Operate machine to sew upper

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: MANU7387C

Course Title: Operate machine to sew upper

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

Andrew Robinson

Andrew.robinson@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

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 skills and knowledge to align and sew uppers for footwear production. This unit applies to loading, guiding and unloading machines to sew shoe uppers. Sewing involves basic sewing techniques, such as sewing in straight lines and using one type of material. 

This course is clustered for delivery with the MSTFP2006 - Machine upper according to product requirements


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTFP2005 Operate machine to sew upper

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 sew upper

Performance Criteria:

 

2.1

Check work bundle, assess quality of component parts and lay out work pieces in correct sequence

 

2.2

Set up workbench and seating to achieve operator comfort and minimise fatigue

 

2.3

Clean and check machine, and adjust machine settings according to manufacturer instructions and specifications for work

 

2.4

Select threads according to specifications, check needle types and attachments, and change parts and worn needles as necessary

 

2.5

Set stitch length, set up tension and test against specifications

 

2.6

Test machine for correct operation

Element:

3 Perform machine sewing

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Select pieces according to size, colour and style

 

3.2

Accurately position materials and sew uppers to achieve required specifications

 

3.3

Machine seams to achieve specific results and trim threads

 

3.4

Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty performance and take follow-up action to address faulty machine performance

Element:

4 Conduct final quality check and despatch work

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Check final product to ensure workplace quality requirements are met

 

4.2

Address production faults according to workplace procedures

 

4.3

Bundle uppers, stack and store or despatch

 

4.4

Record production faults as required

 

4.5

Complete work 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

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

Weekly Schedule

Course Schedule: Semester 1, 2021

Week

Topic

Activities

Assessment

Week 1

Introduction to course

Class

 

Week 2

Paper exercises Workshop  

Week 3

Paper exercises Workshop  

Week 4

Paper exercises Workshop Task 1 - Sew 2x pre-cut uppers

Week 5

Leather shapes Workshop

Task 3 

Part 1: Complete Court Upper
Part 2: Photograph Uppers
Part 3: Complete Quality Checklist for Upper

Week 6

Leather shapes / Derby uppers Workshop  

Week 7

Re-thread sewing machine Demonstration/observation

Task 3 

Part 1: Complete Derby Upper
Part 2: Photograph Uppers
Part 3: Complete Quality Checklist for Upper

Week 8

Re-thread sewing machine Demonstration/observation Task 2 - Knowledge questions

Week 9

  Workshop

Task 3 

Part 1: Complete Oxford Upper
Part 2: Photograph Uppers
Part 3: Complete Quality Checklist for Upper

Week 10

 

Workshop

 

Week 11

 

Workshop

 

Week 12

 

Workshop

Task 4 - Observation

Re-thread sewing machine

Week 13

 

Workshop

Task 4 - Observation

Re-thread sewing machine

Week 14 

Oxford uppers

Workshop

 

Week 15

Oxford uppers

Workshop

 

Week 16

Final class/assessment submission

Workshop

 


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 semester and 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. Feedback will be provided throughout the semester on all assessment tasks.

All assessment tasks must be completed before competency can be achieved. Tasks that have not be authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is encouraged.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment


Assessment Tasks

Task 1

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This practical 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 practical knowledge of:

  • SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
  • WHS policies
  • Machine operation
  • Manufacturing uppers

 

Assessment Instructions to students

For this assessment task, you will be given two (2) pairs of pre-cut components and you will be required to manufacture two (2) pairs of uppers.

A specification sheet will be provided for each upper type, and you will need to follow the information laid out on this sheet to manufacture the upper to the required specification.

You will be observed completing the practical assessment in class time, and within the required timeframe. You will be assessed using an Observational Checklist, and assessment will be marked against the criteria as listed in the marking guide in Section B of this task. 

To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.

 

Task 2

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This assessment task is one of three 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 of:

  • SOPs
  • WHS policies
  • Machine operation
  • Manufacturing uppers
  • Quality Control

 

Assessment Instructions

You will be given a short answer quiz and you need to provide an answer to each of the 18 questions.

This assessment is intended as a written assessment to be completed during class time. Your assessor will be supervising the test. Questions are to be answered individually and written into the spaces provided. 

You can refer to your class notes whilst completing the short answer questions.

All 18 questions must be answered correctly for you to be assessed as satisfactory for this assessment task.

 

Task 3

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This practical 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 practical knowledge of:

  • SOPs
  • WHS policies
  • Machine operation
  • Manufacturing uppers
  • Quality Control

Assessment Instructions to students

For this assessment task, you will be required to sew 3 pairs of uppers: a Court, Derby and an Oxford shoe style.

You will be given a specification sheet for each of the 3 styles, and this will give you all the information you will need to manufacture the upper to the required specification and quality standard. You must manufacture the 3 pairs of uppers individually during class time and within the allowed timeframe.

A qualified assessor will observe you throughout this assessment task and complete an Observational Checklist.
You will be marked against the criteria listed in the marking guide in Section B of this task. This will take place during the assessment period, at a time advised by your assessor.

To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.

 

Task 4

 

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This practical 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 practical knowledge of:

  • SOPs
  • WHS policies
  • Machine operation

OH&S considerations.

  • Wear safety glasses
  • You will need remove loose clothing, tie back hair if necessary, use correct posture and keep fingers away from needle when sewing.
  • Safety issues inherent in working with electricity need to be considered.

Assessment Instructions to students

What

For this assessment you will be re-threading the machine to achieve correct stitch tension. You will test stitch two leather pieces with an overlapping seam. You will be supplied with a bobbin, bobbin case, needle, thread, test leather and screwdriver.

You are required to machine along the edges of the leather templates (provided) no more than 5mm from the edge and produce an even stitch tension on both sides. When you are stitching off, specialised templates will be supplied to you.  You will need to follow the edges of the curves to complete the stitching off.

 

You must demonstrate that you can follow this sequence:

  1. Replace and centre the needle correctly
  2. Wind the thread on to the bobbin correctly and correctly install the bobbin
  3. Clean the top tension discs
  4. Re-thread the top thread on the sewing machine with thread size 40 (selected from selection on sewing bench).
  5. Perform test stitching to assess the stitch tension and adjust tension discs as required to obtain the correct tension on the thread and on the #3 stitch length.

 

You are required to complete these tasks without asking for assistance and in accordance with workplace procedures.

You will be allocated time to practice and ask questions prior to the assessment of the Task if you require.

For this assessment task, you will be given time during class on a designated flatbed sewing machine to complete the practical assessment.


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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