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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 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

Angela Costa

angela.costa@rmit.edu.au 

Yuanita Kuswara yuanita.kuswara@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

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

2.5 Measure and document finished width of tracking and window covering

2.6 Calculate number of fabric drops per curtain

2.7 Calculate length of each fabric drop based on finished length plus hem and heading allowances and pattern repeats

2.8 Calculate and record fabric requirements, with allowances for seams, hems, headings, drape fullness or heading type

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

 

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


Teaching Schedule

Course Introduction

Brief Assessment Task 1

Brief Assessment Task 2

Mood Board Exercise 

 


AT1 - Knowledge Quiz
AT2 - Documentation

Mood Board Exercise 

Week 2

Fabrics - Weave / Pattern Repeat

Unpack Assessments 1 & 2 

Lecture  - Pattern Repeat

Lecture - Plain Weave Fabrics

Identify Fabrics Activity

 

 
Week 3

Lecture - Complex Fabrics

Mood Board Exercise (2)

 

 
Week 4

Fabric House Excursion

Warwick Fabrics / Zepel

WIP 1 Due
Week 5

 

Research- Interior Designer

 
Week 6

 

Introduction to Curtains

 
Week 7

 

Curtains Continued

 

 

 
Week 8

Introduction to Blinds

Present Interior Designer 

Measuring for Windows Exercise

WHS

 

 

Week 9

Measuring for Windows Exercise

WHS

Roman Blinds

Process and Practice / Measure and Design under Observation 

Assessment Task AT1 due
Week 10

BQ Visit

 

WIP 2 Due

Week 11

 

Roman Blinds

Process and Practice / Measure and Design under Observation 

 

 

 
Week 12

 

Continuous Curtain Process and Practice

 

 
Week 13

 

Continuous Curtain - Measure and Design your own under observation

 

 
Week 14

 

Lined Curtain - Process + Practice

Lined Curtain - Measure and Design your own under observation

 

 
Week 15

 

Studio Time

Knowledge Quiz

Email to Trainer

Creating a Master Schedule

 

 
Week 16

 Submission

 

Assessment Task AT2 due

  *This course schedule may be subject to changes. 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

IT orientation

It's time to get ready; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/new-student-guide 


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 11

AT2 Window Furnishings measure 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.

 

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 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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