Course Title: Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: MANU7433C

Course Title: Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings

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: City Campus

Program: C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Course Contact: Jenny Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au


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 calculation 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

2.5Heading 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 seam, 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 / studio-based delivery.

 

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

 

Out-of-class activities will include:

• Online investigation

• Independent project-based work

 


Teaching Schedule

Week 

Design for Windows

Assessment Task Briefs

1

Course Introduction

Brief Assessment Task 1

Brief Assessment Task 2

Mood Board Exercise 

Briefing Assessment task
AT1 - Knowledge Quiz
AT2 - Documentation

2

Unpack Assessments 1 & 2 

Lecture  - Pattern Repeat

Lecture - Plain Weave Fabrics

Identify Fabrics Activity

 

3

Lecture - Complex Fabrics

Mood Board Exercise (2)

 

4

Excursion to Fabric Showrooms

 

5

Measuring for Windows Exercise

WHS 

 

6

Introduction to Curtains

Research- Interior Designer

 

7

Introduction to Blinds

Present Interior Designer 

 

Roman Blinds

Process and Practice

 

9

Roman Blinds

Measure and Design under Observation 

 

10

BQ Visit

 

11

Continuous Curtain Process and Practice

 

12

Continuous Curtain Process and Practice Part 2

 

13

Continuous Curtain - Measure and Design your own under observation

 

14

Lined Curtain - Process + Practice

Lined Curtain - Measure and Design your own under observation

 

15

Studio Time

Knowledge Quiz

Email to Trainer

Creating a Master Schedule

 

16 

 

Submission

 

Assessment Task AT1 due

Assessment Task AT2 due


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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 16

AT2 Window Furnishings and Document Due Week 16

Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas

 

Assessment / Late Submission

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 competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.


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

Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback; 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas

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

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.

Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; 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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