Course Title: Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: MANU7433C
Course Title: Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759
Course Contact Email: svdsc.design.tech@rmit.edu
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dellwyn Apted: dellwyn.apted@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 56
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 of competency covers measuring up and calculating fabric and tracking quantities for window coverings during a site visit for subsequent use in job specifications and quotes/tenders. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking windows coverings work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFSF3008 Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings |
Element: |
1 Prepare for calculations |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Measuring and calculating equipment are collected 1.2 Mathematical processes and guide charts required are identified 1.3 Drape requirements, fabric types and lining/interlining requirements are noted from work order |
Element: |
2 Measure windows and calculate drape fabric requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 2.2 Fabric repeats are noted from samples of customer selected fabrics and recorded 2.3 Fabric width and pattern repeat are noted for work order 2.4 Finished length of window covering is identified for order 2.5 Heading type is identified for order and fullness ratio is identified 2.6 Loose or attached lining preference is noted on work order 2.7 Finished width of tracking and window covering is measured and noted 2.8 Number of fabric drops per curtain is calculated 2.9 Length of each fabric drop is calculated based on finished length plus hem and heading allowances and pattern repeats 2.10 Allowances for seams, hems, headings, drape fullness or heading type are noted for the work order |
Element: |
3 Calculate lining and interlining quantities |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Width of lining and interlining fabrics is noted 3.2 Number of lining/interlining widths or quantity of continuous lining is calculated based on required number of drape drops or continuous fabric 3.3 Length of lining/interlining drops is calculated, including hem allowances 3.4 Amount of lining/interlining fabric is calculated and noted for work order 3.5 Procedures for minimising waste fabric are identified |
Element: |
4 Complete documentation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Quotation is prepared for client according to workplace procedures 4.2 Documentation is forwarded to appropriate work area |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements of this unit for learning outcomes.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus, and some may be in a remote (virtual) learning mode online.
Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach.
On campus class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Independent project-based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Online research
• Independent project-based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
• Fabric House Visits
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Session 1 Online ARCH5247/ARCH5248 |
Session 2 MANU7433 |
Assessment Task Briefs |
1 |
Introduction to the course and welcome to White Brick Studio |
Workflow of a decorator Brief Assessment Task 1 Brief Assessment Task 2 |
Briefing Assessment task |
2 |
Fabrics |
AT2: Pickle Street project - scope of work AT2: Optional Client Brief |
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3 |
Fabrics |
Spatial planning Mood Board |
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4 |
Upholstery |
Curtain (Part 1) |
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5 |
Excursion to fabric showrooms |
Curtain (Part 2) |
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6 |
Client Communication: Return Brief AT1 Knowledge Questions |
Curtain (Part 3) Blinds (Part 1) |
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7 |
Discussion AT1 Bedding & Bedhead Wall finishes |
Floor coverings Introduction to AT3 assessment task |
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Mid Semester Break |
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8 |
Discussion AT1 BQ - price list Furniture price list Product pages Studio Time |
Studio Time/ Feedback session |
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9 |
Discussion AT1 AT3 assessment task |
Refine ideas from AT2 for AT3 |
Assessment task 2 due ARCH5247/ARCH5248 Briefing Final assessment task ARCH5247/ARCH5248 |
10 |
Discussion AT1 AT3 Assessment Task Breakdown |
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Assessment task 1 due (MANU7433) |
11 |
AT3 Task Discussion (group work) |
Design Development |
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12 |
Design Development & Documentation |
Design Development & Documentation |
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13 |
Design Development & Documentation |
Documentation |
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14 |
Communication with clients Presentation method |
Documentation |
Assessment task 1 due (ARCH5247/ARCH5248) |
15 |
Oral presentation |
Studio Time - Getting feedback for your assessment tasks (AT3) |
Assessment task 3 due (ARCH5247/ARCH5248) Assessment Task 2 due (MANU7433) |
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16 |
Submission |
Submission |
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This unit is clustered with ARCH5248 and ARCH5247 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?
The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
The assessments are project based.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 Knowledge Assessment Due Week 10
AT2 Window Presentation Package Due Week 15
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
Assessment / Late Submission
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
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 of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;
Special consideration; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA); https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/equitable-assessment-arrangements--eaa-
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below a satisfactory level you will be asked to resubmit within 5 working days. If you have not met the due date and do not have an extension of time in place, you will not meet the requirements of the unit for a pass.
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above)
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production.
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
Canvas
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Student feedback at RMIT:
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedback-mechanisms
Student Progress Monitoring
Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas
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