Course Title: Apply quality standards

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: MIET7602C

Course Title: Apply quality standards

Important Information:

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

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209

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 Alvarez

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9234

Course Contact Email: paul.castro@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

In this unit you will learn the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to work operations in an organisation.

You will learn the application of skills associated with interpreting and applying workplace standards and identifying and addressing problems that interfere with quality outcomes. This unit requires initiative, enterprise and self-management to ensure quality standards are achieved.

This unit is delivered and assessed with MANU7373C (MSTFP2001) Identify Materials used in footwear production.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSS402051 Apply quality standards

Element:

1 Assess own work

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Continuously check completed work against workplace standards relevant to the operation being undertaken.

1.2

Demonstrate an understanding of how the work activities and completed work relate to the next production process or processes and to the final products or services concerned.

1.3

Identify and isolate faulty components, products or processes.

1.4

Record and/or report faults and any identified causes to the supervisor concerned, where required, in accordance with workplace procedures.

 

Element:

2 Assess quality of received components, parts or materials

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Continuously measure/check received components, parts, materials, information, service or final products against workplace standards and specifications for conformance.

2.2

Demonstrate an understanding of how the received components, parts or materials, information or service relate to the current operation and how they contribute to the final quality of the product or service.

2.3

Identify and isolate faulty components, parts, materials or information that relate to the operator’s work.

2.4

Record and/or report faults and any identified causes in accordance with workplace procedures.

2.5

Identify causes of any identified faults and take corrective action as specified in workplace procedures.

 

Element:

3 Investigate causes of quality deviations

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Record information on quality and other indicators of process performance.

3.2

Investigate and report causes of deviations from specified quality standards for components.

3.3

Recommend suitable preventative action based on workplace quality standards and the identified causes of deviations from specified quality standards of materials.

 


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

 

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

12 Feb

 

Introduction to course

 

Class / workshop
Assessments assigned: Task 1, 2 & 3
Introduction to the course – Parts of the shoe
Different types of shoes
Tools & Machines
Tool ordering
Intro to Sandal making

 

02

19 Feb

 

Sandal #1

 

 

Table based operations Sandal #1 – slot cutting, mid soles, EVA & Rubber soles prep for assembly.
Complete Sandal #1

 

Task 2: Sandal #1 - Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due

Task 3: Sandal #1 - Tally & 5 Why's

03

 26 Feb

 

Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making

 

Class/workshop
Tape last & and produce mean forme & patterns for Court, Derby & Oxford shoes.

 

 

04

04 Mar

Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making

 

 

 

Class/workshop
Click & prepare Court, Derby & Oxford upper components for sewing.

 

 

05

12 Mar

 

Last Court Shoe

 

Class/workshop
Last & complete Court shoe

 

Task 2: Court Shoe - Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due

Task 3: Court shoe - Tally & 5 Why's

06

18 Mar

 

Derby shoe

 

 

Class/workshop
Last Derby shoe

 

 

07

25 Mar

Derby shoe

 

Class/workshop
Last Derby, bottom stock & finishing ops.

 

 

 

MID SEMESTER BREAK: 29th - 05th April (Easter)

 

 

08

08 Apr

 

Derby shoe

 

Class/workshop
Last Derby, bottom stock & finishing ops.

 

09

15 Apr

 

Derby shoe

 

Quality check

Task 2: Derby Shoe - Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due

Task 3: Derby shoe - Tally & 5 Why's

10

22 Apr

Oxford Shoe

 

Class/workshop
Last Oxford shoe

 

 

11

29 Apr

Oxford Shoe

Class/workshop
Last Oxford, bottom stock & finishing ops.

 

12

06 May

Oxford Shoe

 

Class/workshop
Last Oxford, bottom stock & finishing ops.

 

 

Assessment Task 1: Due

 

13

13 May

Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops

 

 

Class/workshop
Last Oxford, bottom stock & finishing ops.

 

Task 2: Oxford Shoe - Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due

Task 3: Oxford shoe - Tally & 5 Why's

14

20 May

Sandal #2

 

Class/workshop
Table based operations Sandal #2 – slot cutting, mid soles, EVA & Rubber soles prep for assembly.

 

 

15

27 May

Sandal #2

 

Class/workshop
Table based operations Sandal #2 – slot cutting, mid soles, EVA & Rubber soles prep for assembly.
Complete Sandal #2

 

 

16

03 Jun

 

Final class/assessment submission

 

Finish and QC

Task 2: Sandal #2 Quality checklist, Discrepancy & Despatch form Due

Task 3: Sandal #2 - Tally & 5 Why's

17

11 Jun

Feedback Week

 

NO CLASSES

Feedback and Re submission Week

 

 


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

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 Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment


Assessment Tasks

ASSMT

TASK

TYPE

DUE

1

Knowledge questions

Knowledge

WEEK 12

2

Quality check list &
Discrepancy Report on 5x
Styles of footwear

Practical

WEEK 16

3 Tally & 5 Why’s Project 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

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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