Course Title: Source textile materials and resources

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: MANU7394C

Course Title: Source textile materials and resources

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4390 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production

Course Contact: Deborah Wills-Ives

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259233

Course Contact Email: deborah.ives@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 20

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 course you will explore the process required to source materials and resources used in the production of textile designs and textile products. You will identify and make comparisons between wholesalers and retail suppliers as well as companies who offer raw materials, from which textile designs can be produced.

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other unit of competency in this clustered course is:

  • MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTTD4006 Source textile materials and resources

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 source textile materials and resources

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify required resources and apply research skills to locate textile resources 2.2 Develop a shortlist of preferred suppliers that meet criteria and document details 2.3 Analyse order and supply conditions and compare 2.4 Confirm communication channels for supplier and establish communication processes for business operation

Element:

3 Compare supply costs

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Analyse capacity of suppliers to meet price and quality requirements and compare 3.2 Identify costs, including hidden costs of purchases. 3.3 Compare costs of purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers, to purchasing from local suppliers. 3.4 Identify and compare payment options offered by suppliers 3.5 Document findings according to workplace procedures

Element:

4 Order and receive textile materials and resources

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Select suppliers for supply of materials and resources based on their ability to meet required specifications and competitiveness 4.2 Complete orders and place with suppliers according to own and supplier business requirements 4.3 Monitor orders and follow up to ensure that conditions will be met 4.4 Receive orders and check quality and content against documentation 4.5 Process invoices for payment


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. You will know how to source and access preferred textile suppliers, for fibre, fabric, yarn and production and understand some of the common issues and terminology used when sourcing textiles supplies.


Details of Learning Activities

Students will participate in a variety of learning activities including:

 

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material
  • design activities or projects
  • guest lecture/presentation
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussion
  • research
  • independent project based work
  • group activities/projects


Teaching Schedule

Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Week

Class Content

Assessment Due Date

Unit of competency and elements

1.        3 July

Introduction to unit, course guide, assessment requirements. Group activity – in small groups list all the things you do in your everyday life home/work that you think are sustainable. Define what you think sustainability is. Definitions are presented to class by groups.

Watch – The story of stuff and complete questionnaire

Homework – Calculate your ecological footprint - How many planets do you need to sustain your lifestyle?

 

MSMENV272

1

2.        10 July

What is an ecological footprint – in small groups discuss findings and List 3 things you could change to reduce your footprint.

What’s driving sustainability? International and local agendas

Group activity – envision the future. 30 years from now (2046). Probable and preferable, discuss individual views and values with class

 

MSMENV272

1

 

3.        17 July

Ethics & Fashion Production a Global Perspective Human Rights and Workers Rights Issues in the industry Fairtrade principles, CSR models, People, Planet, Profit, Cradle to Cradle principles, Product stewardship.

 

MSMENV272

1,2

 

4.        24 July

Life cycle assessment and thinking.

In small groups conduct life cycle assessments on different items.

 

MSMENV272

3

 

 

 

5.        31 July

Identify resource use in own area: List all resources you use in your work area, describe, how they are used, in what quantities, consider waste and disposal.

Visualisation activity: How does sustainability work in your industry? Imagine an organisation in your industry, What would it look like? What would people be doing? What is best practice in your industry? What are the drivers, barriers and opportunities to change?

 

MSMENV272

1

 

MSTTD4006

2

6.        7 August

Develop an action plan: Using environmental management strategies develop plans to improve environmental practices in your working environment. This includes identifying areas for improvement and details about how your action plan is implemented

 

Due:

Sustainability Journal

MSMENV272

1,2,3

 

 

7.        14 August

Action plan continued. Research, compilation of data an information

 

MSMENV272

1,2,3

 

8.        21 August

Material Diversity: Fibres, origins, ethics and sustainability. Class activity: in small groups research different fibres and assess their sustainability credentials.

 

MSMENV272

1

 

9.        11 Sep

Sourcing. Identify production resources used in the development of textiles. Source and compare necessary information to guide Production. Comparative sourcing guide

 

MSTTD4006

1,2,3,4

10.     18 Sep

Ethical sourcing considerations – Material Selection Presentation brief, undertaking research to identify and evaluate suppliers of textile materials. local, global

 

MSTTD4006

2,3

11.     25 Sep

Self-directed research

Comparative sourcing guide

Material Selection Presentation

Due: Action Plan

MSMENV272

1,2,3

 

MSTTD4006

1,2

12.     2 October

Self-directed research

Comparative sourcing guide

Material Selection Presentation

 

MSMENV272

1,2,3,

MSTTD4006

1,2

13.     9 October

Material Selection Presentation Presentations

Due: Material Selection Presentation

MSMENV272

1,2,3

MSTTD4006

3,4

14.     16 October

Material Selection Presentation Presentations

 

MSMENV272

1,2,3

MSTTD4006

,2,3,4

15.     17 October

Material Selection Presentation Presentations

Due: Comparative Resource Guide

MSMENV272

1,2,3

MSTTD4006

,2,3,4

16.      

Individual Feedback to students

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Fletcher, K & Grose, L 2011, Fashion & Sustainability: Design for Change, Laurence King Publishing Ltd, UK.

9781856697545


References


Other Resources

Kate Fletcher books:

CRAFT OF USE

FASHION AND SUSTAINABILITY DESIGN FOR CHANGE

SUSTAINABLE FASHION AND TEXTILES DESIGN JOURNEYS

Sandy Black:

THE SUSTAINABLE FASHION AND TEXTILES HANDBOOK

I highly recommend checking out the Brunswick library sustainable fashion and textile subject guide – so many great resources here!

Link to Brunswick Library Sustainable Fashion and Textiles

http://rmit.libguides.com/sustain-fashion

ECO TEXTILE NEWS, MAGAZINE IN THE


Overview of Assessment

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard. This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is - MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments. Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: CA: Competency Achieved NYC: Not Yet Competent DNS: Did not Submit for 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

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 for full assessment criteria.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on MyRMIT for full assessment criteria

  1. Sustainability Journal – 7th August

For this task students will be required to keep a weekly journal that includes questions from class activities, personal reflections on topics and discussions, notes on presentations, records of participating in group work. You are also encouraged to undertake and include your own research on sustainability, this may be events/talks/movies/articles/books/websites/blogs/online content etc

This journal will have 6 entries and document weeks 1-6 of class

  1. Action Plan – 25th September

This task involves developing a sustainability action plan for your own work area; this may be Uni (RMIT), work or home. The purpose of this assessment is to identify key environmental concerns with operating procedures and make recommendations for improvements

  1. Material Selection Presentation – 9 October

Students are asked to prepare a report and present it in class as a PowerPoint presentation. This presentation is about research into raw material origins and environmental pros and cons relating to chosen materials/fibres. Points covered in presentation will relate to sourcing, manufacturing, ethical issues, impacts on human and environmental health and the importance of material selection.

  1. Comparative textile source guide – 17th October

This task involves identifying and documenting suppliers of textile materials and resources and recording details pertaining to costs, shipping, payment, minimum orders, wholesale/retail sales, quality, supply availability and record keeping about comparisons and suitability to meet specifications.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Program Coordinator)

Other Information

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments. 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 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/support-and-facilities/student-support Special consideration Policy (Late Submission) All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. The following link provides important information on the following topics that relates to all courses: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity • Student Feedback at RMIT • Student Progress • Special Consideration, appeals, and discipline • Academic Integrity • Student Progress Committee (SPC) • Assessment Grades • Classification of award 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. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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