Course Title: Source textile materials and resources

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: MANU7394C

Course Title: Source textile materials and resources

School: 515T Creative Industries

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

Jasmine Corbett

jasmine.corbett@rmit.edu.au

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 and visual material
• presentations
• group discussion
• research
• independent project based work
• group activities/projects

Teaching Schedule

WKs	Class Content	Assessment due:
1	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?
2	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. Probable and preferable, discuss individual views and values with class
3	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.
4	Life cycle assessment and thinking.  In small groups conduct life cycle assessments on different items.
5	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?
6	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	Assessment 1: Sustainable work practices journal
7	Action plan continued. Research, compilation of data an information
8	Action plan continued. Research, compilation of data an information
9	Material Diversity: Fibres, origins, ethics and sustainability. Class activity: in small groups research different fibres and assess their sustainability credentials. Ethical sourcing considerations – Material Selection Presentation brief, undertaking research to identify and evaluate suppliers of textile materials. local, global Sourcing. Identify production resources used in the development of textiles. Source and compare necessary information to guide Production. Comparative sourcing guide
10	Sourcing. Identify production resources used in the development of textiles. Source and compare necessary information to guide Production.
11	Self-directed research Comparative source database for materials and resources	Assessment 2: Action Plan
12	Self-directed research  Comparative source database for materials and resources
13	Sustainability Presentation
14	Sustainability Presentation	Assessment 3: Comparative Source database for materials and resources
15	Sustainability Presentation
16	Feedback and finalising assessments

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops

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

1. Sustainable work practice journal - Due Week 6

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 

2. Action Plan - Due week 11

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

3. Comparative Source database for materials and resources - Due week 14

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

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through the 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

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.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/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.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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