Course Title: Apply quality standards

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

Course Code: MIET7602C

Course Title: Apply quality standards

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 9925 9233

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Ana Petidis

ana.petidis@rmit.edu.au

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 course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to your work in the textiles studio and beyond. You will consider recognised workplace standards and apply self-management processes to ensure quality standards are achieved.

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 MSTGN5002 Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services


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 the cause 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 perform quality checks and complete documentation for a range of product following prescribed quality processes. This will include reporting and/or resolving quality issues or faults following workplace practices and procedures


Details of Learning Activities

The learning activities that will be undertaken in this course include:

  • group discussion
  • research
  • independent project based work
  • simulated workplace activities
  • peer teaching and class presentations


Teaching Schedule

Weeks

Course content

 Assessment Due

WEEK 9

Quality _ Course overview, Introduction to Project Briefs

Introduction to quality control / quality assurance, workplace policies and procedures.  Overview of assessment tasks. 

Learning Activity:  Quality Powerpoint, Videos – Quality Control/Assurance, Quality Definitions.

Session : Intro to Quality – Specification Sheets, Quality Indicators for TCF.

Class Activity:   Class Activity:  Using the specification sheet – work in pairs and draw a ‘technical flat’ of the garment on the person sitting next to you.

Definition – what is a technical flat – their use in garment/interior specifications.

Student Research:  Identify textile/fashion - label/maker/garment that is a ‘good’ indication of a quality product.  Class activity – brainstorm what is it about that product that has achieved a quality outcome.

  

WEEK 10

Quality Principles  _  Quality Assurance – how to develop workplace documents to guide and specify quality for Textile Products.  What is a Textile Product.  What are the contributing factors to sourcing and specifying materials for a quality outcome.  Brainstorm – Textile Product, Raw Materials, Textile Components etc.

Session 2 : Intro to Quality Control / Assurance

Class Activity:  Using the swatch record – identify one raw material, component and research the supplier – identify on the swatch record all the Quality indicators of that material/product.  Eg. zips, buttons, fabric, fibre, yarn etc.

Student Research:  Identify textile/fashion - label/maker/garment that is a ‘poor’ indication of a quality product.  Class activity – brainstorm what is it about that product that has not achieved a quality outcome.  Identify what are quality indicators.

  

WEEK 11

Quality Principles  _  Quality Assurance _ Establishing production processes, material and quality checking procedures

Session 3 : Standards (ISO and AS)

Class activity:  Powerpoint Standards – handout Australian Standards.  Students use the library login to access the care labelling and fibre type standards.  Class brainstorm – what other tests are done on a textile product. 

The company decides what tests are done.  There is no Aust Standard for what tests must be done.  Eg. swimwear, upholstery, childrenswear.  Common sense is used to determine the appropriate tests and ‘what does the consumer expect’.

  

WEEK 12

Quality Principles _ Specification Sheets - Establishing quality assurance expectations for or a small range by documenting specifications of raw materials and goods to be supplied

Session 4 : Standards Pt 2. - Care Labelling

Students bring copies of the Standards and a class brainstorm is done on what tests are done on a  textile product.  Exercise:  use a garment care label to identify if it complies with the AS.

  

WEEK 13

Implement project quality improvements confirming precise quality requirements with supplier and negotiating agreed quality assurance system and delivery dates

Session 5 : Swatch Specification Record / Templates

Expanding on Session 2 – students determine textile product and complete workplace documents to guide production including swatch specification record, supplier information sheet, non-compliance record.

  

WEEK 14

Maintaining records of quality assurance process and preparing reports according to workplace procedures.

Session 5 : Student self-directed completion of Assessment Tasks 1 & 2

  

WEEK 15

Preparing reports according to workplace procedures.

 

Assessment 1 Due: Specification Sheet

 Assessment 2 Due:  Quality Assurance Manual

 
 WEEK 16

Feedback on assessments

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

On-line resources available:

http://www.counciloftextileandfashion.com/standards/

www.productsafety.gov.au

www.standards.org.au/StandardsDevelopment/What_is_a_Standard

The following texts are recommended:

Tried and Tested, a basic guide to quality control for the apparel industry, David Jerram and Ronnie Hoffman   Quality Pays, a guide for small business   Apparel quality : a guide to evaluating sewn products, Janace E. Bubonia   Apparel quality lab manual / Janace E. Bubonia.   The complete quality manual : a blueprint for producing your own quality system, Gerry McGoldrick  


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. 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

This course is assessed in accordance with 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. 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 MSTGN5002 Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services

Assessment Task 1:            

Production Specification Sheets                         Due: Week. 15

Prepare a series of Production Specification Sheets that determine quality standards and requirements for a production process / product range.

 

Assessment Task 2:  

Quality Assurance Manual                                 Due Week. 15

Develop a quality assurance manual specific to a Textile Product Range addressing fabric selection, testing and specifications through to production. (Researching, Planning, and Organising)


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

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

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/forms/assessment-forms

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.

Assessment Feedback: 

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

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

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 requires 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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