Course Title: Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: MANU6167C
Course Title: Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4431 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61399254759
Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dellwyn Apted
Angela Costa
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
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to measure up and calculate fabric and tracking quantities for window coverings during a site visit for subsequent use in job specifications and quotes/tenders.
Workers with this competency established procedures, using discretion, judgement and problem-solving to identify and resolve potential issues.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFSF3017 Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings |
Element: |
1. Prepare for site measure |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review work order and identify drape requirements, fabric types and lining/interlining requirements 1.2 Identify and obtain required measuring tools and equipment 1.3 Follow workplace procedures to organise site access |
Element: |
2. Complete and document drape measurements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Document fabric width and repeat features based on customer selection 2.2 Document finished length of window covering 2.3 Identify heading and required fullness ratio 2.4 Identify and record loose or attached lining preference |
Element: |
3. Calculate and document lining and interlining quantities |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Document width of lining and interlining fabrics based on customer selection 3.2 Calculate number of lining/interlining widths or quantity of continuous lining based on required number of drape drops or continuous fabric 3.3 Calculate length of lining/interlining including hem allowances 3.4 Calculate and record amount of lining/interlining taking account of need to minimise waste |
Element: |
4. Complete documentation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review and check all measurements on documentation for completeness 4.2 Finalise documentation and process in accordance with workplace procedures |
Learning Outcomes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for site measure
2. Complete and document drape measurements
3. Calculate and document lining and interlining quantities
4. Complete documentation
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
Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)
Throughout this course there are associated learning activities or exercises that are compulsory.
They will be identified as a Compulsory WIP.
These exercises/activities must be completed in a timely manner as indicated in the weekly schedule to allow you to build knowledge and progress to the formal assessment.
Even if you complete and pass the formal assessment, if you haven’t completed the WIP you are unable to pass this course overall.
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 |
Course Introduction Brief Assessment Task 1 Brief Assessment Task 2 Mood Board Exercise
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Mood Board Exercise |
| Week 2 |
Fabrics - Weave / Pattern Repeat Unpack Assessments 1 & 2 Lecture - Pattern Repeat Lecture - Plain Weave Fabrics Identify Fabrics Activity
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| Week 3 |
Lecture - Complex Fabrics Mood Board Exercise (2)
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| Week 4 |
Excursion to Fabric Showrooms
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WIP 1 Due |
| Week 5 |
Research- Interior Designer |
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| Week 6 |
Introduction to Curtains |
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| Week 7 |
Introduction to Blinds Present Interior Designer
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| Week 8 |
Measuring for Windows Exercise WHS |
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| Week 9 |
BQ Visit Measuring for Windows Exercise WHS |
Assessment Task AT1 due |
| Week 10 |
Roman Blinds Process and Practice / Measure and Design under Observation
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WIP 2 Due
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Week 11 |
Catching up on process
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| Week 12 |
Continuous Curtain Process and Practice
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| Week 13 |
Continuous Curtain - Measure and Design your own under observation
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| Week 14 |
Lined Curtain - Process + Practice Lined Curtain - Measure and Design your own under observation
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| Week 15 |
Studio Time Knowledge Quiz Email to Trainer Creating a Master Schedule
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| Week 16 | Submission |
Assessment Task AT2 due |
| *This course schedule may be subject to changes. |
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
Task 1 - Knowledge
Task 2 - Project
You will need to achieve satisfactory in all the assessments to be deemed competent in this course.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 Knowledge Assessment Due Week 9
AT2 Window Furnishings and Document Due Week 16
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.
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.
Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)
Throughout this course there are associated learning activities or exercises that are compulsory.
They will be identified as a Compulsory WIP.
These exercises/activities must be completed in a timely manner as indicated in the weekly schedule to allow you to build knowledge and progress to the formal assessment.
Even if you complete and pass the formal assessment, if you haven’t completed the WIP you are unable to pass this course overall.
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/specialconsideration
Application for extension of time; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-forsubmission-of-assessable-work
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA); https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/equitableassessment-arrangements--eaa
Submission Cover Sheet
All digital submissions must be accompanied by a digital RMIT coversheet downloadable from: https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/students/documents/my-course/assessment-results/assignment-cover-sheet.pdf
All physical submissions must have the same RMIT coversheet printed and attached to the physical work. This form is to be signed and dated by your teacher in acknowledgement of receipt of work, please retain a copy of this form signed by both you and the teacher. All physical submissions are to be handed in to your teacher in class. If you are unable to attend on the due date, please arrange for another staff to be there to collect and sign the form on your behalf. Students dropping off work to the staffroom without prior arrangement will not be accepted.
Extensions
Application for Extension must be submitted at least one working day before the assessment deadline.
Resubmission
You are allowed one resubmission for each assessment task. Resubmission period is 2 working days from the time your initial assessment result is released.
Late Submission Penalties
Work submitted late without medical certificate or approved extension will not be allowed the resubmission.
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 Progress Monitoring
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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
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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:
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