Course Title: Perform minor maintenance
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: MANU7391C
Course Title: Perform minor maintenance
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 99259171
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
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MSTGN2005 Perform minor maintenance |
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1. Determine job requirements |
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2. Operate machine and assess performance |
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3. Rectify minor machine fault |
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4. Maintain effective machine operation |
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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. You will have learned to undrstand procedures and guidelines for safe operation and maintenance of machines and typical fault conditions and related fault-finding procedures. In addition you learn basic machine maintenance and repair techniques and cleaning and lubricating techniques.
Details of Learning Activities
This course covers skills and knowledge to provide minor maintenance of production machines and basic Hand tools used in the production of Footwear. It also applies to checking machine performance and undertaking minor adjustments to production machines.
Teaching Schedule
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Cluster Schedule: Maintenance Semester 2: 2021 | |||
Week |
Topic |
Readings and Activities |
Assessment |
Week 1 |
Introduction to machine maintenance |
Class / workshop |
Assessments assigned: Task 1 - 8 Questions CANVAS Task 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade Task 3 - Clean and maintain finishing machine Task 4 - TAG Out faulty machine ( is conducted anytime during the 16 weeks as necessary) |
Week 2 |
How to service a skiving machine. | Workshop / Assessment activity | Task 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade x4 students |
Week 3 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Task 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade x4 students |
Week 4 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Task 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade x4 students |
Week 5 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Task 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade x4 students |
Week 6 |
How to service a Flatbed sewing machine | Workshop / Assessment activity | Task 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade x4 students |
Week 7 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Task 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade x4 students |
Week 8 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Task 2 - Sharpen trimmer blade x4 students |
Break |
Break |
Break | |
Week 9 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity | Task 3 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
Week 10 |
How to service a Post bed sewing machine | Workshop / Assessment activity | Task 3 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
Week 11 |
General maintenance | Workshop / Assessment activity |
Task 1 - 8 Questions CANVAS Task 3 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
Week 12 |
General maintenance | Workshop | Task 3 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
Week 13 |
How to service a Zigzag sewing machine | Workshop | Task 3 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
Week 14 |
General maintenance | Workshop | Task 3 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
Week 15 |
General maintenance | Workshop | Task 3 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
Week 16 |
General maintenance |
Workshop and any outstanding exercises completed. | Task 3 - Clean and maintain finishing machine x4 students |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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 for Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Task 1
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This short-answer assessment task is one of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster.
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to:
- Perform minor maintenance
Assessment Instructions
What
- You must satisfactorily answer all 9 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).
Task 2
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This practical assessment task is the second of four 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 perform minor maintenance.
Assessment Instructions
What
There are 4 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:
Part 1: Determine job requirements
Part 2: Operate machine and assess performance
Part 3: Rectify minor machine fault
Part 4: Maintain machine
For the purpose of this assessment, the machine you will be using is the trimmer.
You are required to start the trimmer, monitor its performance, make minor adjustments to rectify minor machine faults and complete records.
Where
This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.
How
You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist in Section B of this task and how well you answer the questions asked by your assessor. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.
Task 3
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This practical assessment task is the third of four 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 perform minor maintenance.
Assessment Instructions
What
You are required to clean and maintain the Finishing Machine. This involves:
- Clean excess material from machine
- Vacuum and empty waste draws
- Check, remove, refit and centre sanding belts
Whilst undertaking this task, your Assessor will be observing your ability to:
- Read and follow work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material
- Apply relevant standards
- Apply work health and safety (WHS) policies in work operations
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- Clean machine according to WHS practices and schedules, workplace procedures and manufacturer cleaning instructions. (Appendix 2)
Where
This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.
How
You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist in Section B of this task and how well you answer the questions asked 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 the fourth of four 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 identify, document and report a major machine fault.
Assessment Instructions
What
During your course, you will experience a major machine fault. A major machine fault is when you are unable to use the machine due to a malfunction. This means that the machine has broken down and requires a major repair. Examples of major faults include:
- Electrical equipment that does not start/stop when switched on and connected to a power source or operates in an unusual manner
- Signs of dame or excessive wear and tear such as exposed wiring, missing parts
- Leaking fluids
- Damaged electrical leads
Report major machine fault
When you experience a major machine fault, you are required to:
- Report the major machine fault to your Assessor
- Complete an out of service tag (Appendix 2)
- Follow workplace procedures as set out in the Workplace Agreement in Appendix 1.
Where
This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.
How
You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist in Section B of this task 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 the 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.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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