Course Title: Perform minor maintenance
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: MANU7391C
Course Title: Perform minor maintenance
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
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: 30
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 to provide minor maintenance of footwear production machines.
In this unit students will develop knowledge and skills as it relates to problem solving skills and initiative and enterprise to identify and act on minor machine faults within area of own responsibility. This unit also requires planning and organising to safely and efficiently use, check and clean and lubricate machines and technology used in TCF industries. Communication skills are also required to document and report faults and maintenance information.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTGN2005 Perform minor maintenance |
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. Operate machine and assess performance |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Start and stop machine according to manufacturer requirements 2.2 Monitor machine operation and production readings to ensure correct procedures are assessed and product meets quality standards 2.3 Identify and report problem with machine |
Element: |
3. Rectify minor machine fault |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify, address and report minor tool faults in machine and associated equipment, where necessary, to meet specified requirements 3.2 Identify, document and report major machine or product faults and inform appropriate personnel 3.3 Complete machine maintenance records and other documentation accurately |
Element: |
4. Maintain effective machine operation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Clean machine according to WHS practices and schedules, workplace procedures and manufacturer cleaning instructions 4.2 Lubricate machine according to workplace requirements and schedules, workplace procedures and manufacturer lubricating instructions 4.3 Check machine to ensure correct operation |
Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of this unit you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This course covers skills and knowledge to provide minor maintenance of production machines. It also applies to checking machine performance and undertaking minor adjustments to production machines.
Teaching Schedule
Cluster Schedule: Maintenance Semester 2: 2019 | |||
Week |
Topic |
Readings and Activities |
Assessment |
Week 1 |
Introduction to machine maintenance |
Class / workshop
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Assessments assigned Assignment 1 - Clean and maintain finishing machine Assessment 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade |
Week 2 |
How to service a skiving machine. | Workshop / Assessment activity | Assignment 1 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
Week 3 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Assessment 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade x4 students |
Week 4 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Assignment 1 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
Week 5 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Assessment 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade x4 students |
Week 6 |
How to service a Flatbed sewing machine | Workshop / Assessment activity | Assignment 1 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
Week 7 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Assessment 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade x4 students |
Week 8 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Assignment 1 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
|
Break |
Break |
Break |
Week 9 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Assessment 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade x4 students |
Week 10 |
How to service a Postbed sewing machine | Workshop / Assessment activity | Assignment 1 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
Week 11 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Assessment 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade x4 students |
Week 12 |
General maintenance | Workshop | |
Week 13 |
How to service a Zigzag sewing machine | Workshop | |
Week 14 |
General maintenance | Workshop | |
Week 15 |
General maintenance | Workshop | Machine Maintenance QA |
Week 16 |
General maintenance |
Workshop and any outstanding exercises completed. |
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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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/governance/policies/assessment-policy
Assessment Tasks
This course is assessed in accordance with the competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on MyRMIT for full assessment criteria.
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 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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