Course Title: Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: BUSM8871C

Course Title: Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4404 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production

Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9232

Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Ana Petidis

ane.petidis@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

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:

MSS402051 Apply Quality Standards


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTGN5010 Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services

Element:

1. Review own or supplier quality assurance process

Performance Criteria:

1.1  Determine job requirements from contracts, orders, specifications, job sheets and work instructions.

1.2  Assess and evaluate own or supplier capability and quality system relating to identified job requirements.

1.3  Evaluate processes for production and delivery of goods and services according to legal and ethical requirements.

1.4  Make recommendations concerning supplier ability to comply with quality standards according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, value for money, and where relevant, quality accreditation requirements.

Element:

2. Establish quality assurance agreement with supplier or customer

Performance Criteria:

2.1  Identify and document specifications of goods and services to be supplied.

2.2  Confirm precise quality requirements with supplier and customer.

2.3  Negotiate agreed quality assurance system and delivery dates.

2.4  Establish and agree on verification method and systems and procedures for dispute settlement.

2.5  Determine recording system for products and services that ensures traceability, where required.

Element:

3. Check and record quality performance

Performance Criteria:

3.1  Work with relevant personnel to establish procedures to check that materials and products conform to quality standards.

3.2  Coordinate checks of quality of materials, services and equipment delivered according to WHS requirements.

3.3  Initiate corrective action for non-conformance, to obtain and maintain established quality standards.

3.4  Maintain records of quality assurance process and prepare reports according to workplace procedures.


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


Teaching Schedule

For Semester 2, 2020 this cluster will be delivered online.

This cluster commences in Week 9.

Week

Learning Activity

Assessments

9

 

 

Session 1

Introduction to unit, assessments and criteria

Introduction to quality management systems, definitions and indicators for TCF

 

Brief Assessment 1 & 2

10

Session 2

Quality principles: Quality control

Relevant standards, processes, policies and procedures

 

 

11

Session 3

Quality principles: Quality assurance

Production processes, checking procedures, establishing agreements

 

 

12

Session 4

Quality principles: Documentation

Record keeping, required documentation and reporting

 

 

13

Session 5

Implementing quality improvements according to workplace procedures

Quality system case study/guest presenter

Work on Assessment 1 & 2

 

 

14

Session 6

Quality system case study/guest presenter

Work on Assessment 1 & 2

 

 

15

Session 7

Review and reflection

Assessment 1 Portfolio due

Assessment 2 Report due

16

Assessment feedback

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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

There are 2 Assessment Tasks:

Assessment 1: Portfolio, Due Week 15

You will create a portfolio based on the quality assurance system, process, policies and procedures of your workplace/simulated workplace.

Assessment 2: Report, Due Week 15

You will document and reflect on your investigations in regards to quality standards as they relate to a range of textile products.

You must complete each task to a satisfactory level to be deemed competent. Please refer to the assessment briefs which are available via Canvas for full assessment criteria.

You will receive feedback and results from your teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task via Canvas.

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. Results are:

CA: Competency Achieved

NYC: Not Yet Competent

DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment


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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