Course Title: TCF Industry Studies 2
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2007
Course Code: NONE7335L
Course ID: 029985
Course Title: TCF Industry Studies 2
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Program Code: C5112 - Diploma of Textiles Clothing and Footwear
Course Contact : Anna Cavaleri
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9138
Course Contact Email: anna.cavaleri@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ms Kelly Pascoe
+(61 3) 9925 9177
kelly.pascoe@rmit.edu.au
Location
Building: 511
Level: 1
Room: 8
Nominal Hours: 80
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
To provide learners with skills and knowledge to:
• Apply skills acquired throughout the course within a TCF organization
• Adapt to diverse working situations within the TCF environment
• Evaluate situations within the work place and develop the ability for critical thinking and reflective skills
• Work within a team environment within the TCF industry
• Work, gain and foster life long learning skills
• Identifying opportunities and pursuing gaining full time employment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSXFMI503A Est & Manage Effective Wkpl Relationships 02/2 |
Element: |
BSXFMI503A/01 Gather, convey and receive information and ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
· Information to achieve work responsibilities is collected from appropriate sources. |
Element: |
BSXFMI503A/02 Develop trust and confidence |
Performance Criteria: |
· People are treated with integrity, respect and empathy. |
Element: |
BSXFMI503A/03 Build and maintain networks and relationships |
Performance Criteria: |
· Networking is used to identify and build relationships. |
Element: |
BSXFMI503A/04 Manage difficulties to achieve positive outcomes |
Performance Criteria: |
· Problems are identified and analysed, and action is taken to rectify the situation with minimal disruption to performance. |
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTPDCL05A Dev/Present Des Concpt/s Wthn Specfd Gdlns 05/5 |
Element: |
LMTPDCL05A/01 Research fashion and garment |
Performance Criteria: |
· Fashion and garment trends are researched and relevant information relating to the design project is obtained, including availability of materials |
Element: |
LMTPDCL05A/02 Generate and select initial concepts in consultation with others |
Performance Criteria: |
· Concepts are developed to identify the range of possibilities |
Element: |
LMTPDCL05A/03 Develop design concepts and details in consultation with others |
Performance Criteria: |
· Appropriate styles and trims/accessories are identified |
Element: |
LMTPDCL05A/04 Cost range/garment in conjunction with production area |
Performance Criteria: |
· All items and resources required for the range/garment are checked and confirmed |
Element: |
LMTPDCL05A/05 Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
· Records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures |
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTPDHL04A Contr to the Dev of Products or Processes 04/4 |
Element: |
LMTPDHL04A/01 Interpret provisional specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
· Provisional specifications are identified |
Element: |
LMTPDHL04A/02 Participate in feasibility studies |
Performance Criteria: |
· Requirements for feasibility study are identified, in conjunction with others, as required |
Element: |
LMTPDHL04A/03 Assist in developing/engineering product |
Performance Criteria: |
· Product or process specifications are interpreted and/or preliminary specifications are developed from feasibility study |
Element: |
LMTPDHL04A/04 Conduct trials |
Performance Criteria: |
· Requirements for trial are confirmed and clarified, where necessary, to establish procedures/parameters |
Element: |
LMTPDHL04A/05 Analyse and interpret results |
Performance Criteria: |
· Results of the trials are analysed to determine performance and acceptability for production |
Element: |
LMTPDHL04A/06 Report results and maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
· Reports are prepared in accordance with enterprise procedures and requirements |
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTPRGN14A Provide Global Operations Support 03/3 |
Element: |
LMTPRGN14A/01 Identify requirements for efficient global production/marketing |
Performance Criteria: |
· Information on global markets and/or global production operations is gathered and analysed in accordance with workplace procedures |
Element: |
LMTPRGN14A/02 Implement requirements for efficient global production |
Performance Criteria: |
· Requirements for efficient global production are identified and specified in collaboration with Australian and overseas contacts |
Element: |
LMTPRGN14A/03 Monitor global production operations |
Performance Criteria: |
· Compliance of global production operations with specified requirements is checked in collaboration with overseas contacts |
Element: |
LMTPRGN14A/04 Assist in the implementation of improvements to global production |
Performance Criteria: |
· Opportunities for corrective or preventative action to improve global production are identified using outcomes of monitoring activity or feedback from overseas production staff |
Element: |
LMTPRGN14A/05 Interpret global marketing data |
Performance Criteria: |
· Outcomes of research and analysis of global marketing data is interpreted and recommendations are made on global marketing opportunities and strategies |
Element: |
LMTPRGN14A/06 Assist in the implementation of improvements to global marketing operations |
Performance Criteria: |
· Assistance is provided to marketing managers in Australia and overseas in the implementation of enterprise global marketing strategies and policies |
Element: |
LMTPRGN14A/07 Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
· Global production/marketing coordination and monitoring records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures |
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTSMGN01A Devlp & Implement a Sales or Mktg Plan 07/7 |
Element: |
LMTSMGN01A/01 Analyse business goals and market trends |
Performance Criteria: |
· Business goals and objectives are defined and analysed to assist the formulation of a marketing plan |
Element: |
LMTSMGN01A/02 Establish strategic directions |
Performance Criteria: |
· Directions for marketing are assessed in line with the aims of the business plan, customer requirements, market position, objectives, opportunities and resources of the business |
Element: |
LMTSMGN01A/03 Develop a sales or marketing plan |
Performance Criteria: |
· Business resources and appropriate personnel are identified and utilised to optimise effectiveness of the marketing plan |
Element: |
LMTSMGN01A/04 Implement and monitor sales or marketing plan |
Performance Criteria: |
· Monitoring procedures are established |
Element: |
LMTSMGN01A/05 Conduct plan review |
Performance Criteria: |
· Review of the sales or marketing plan is conducted and the results assessed |
Element: |
LMTSMGN01A/06 Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
· Records of sales and marketing planning activities are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to other sections of guide
Overview of Learning Activities
Details of Learning Activities
PLANNED LEARNING EXPERIENCES-
• Underpinning skills and knowledge delivered in lecture/tutorials
• Workshops covering: Curriculum Vitae & forwarding letter preparation, job search skills, interview preparation, cold calling, phone skills, presentation skill, etc.
• Simulated job interview role plays
• Four weeks of TCF & L Industry Experience
• Work experience debrief / feedback session with students and supervisor
Teaching Schedule
Monday 10th September. Flexibly 1,2,3 Business Planning. Students own time 1,2,3 Students to work on and finalise preparing their CV
Tuesday 11th September Assessment Due 1,2,3 Merchandising & Store Presentation Individual/final assignment
Resume Preparation/Application letters • Please bring your draft resume to workshop for feed back
3 CAD & Management Systems
2 Sales Merchandising At Globe Head Office
Wednesday 12th September
1 CAD & Management Systems
3 Sales Merchandising At Globe Head Office
2 CAD & Management Systems
1 Sales Merchandising At Globe Head Office
Thursday 13th September
1,2,3 Industry Studies II Briefing Session • SLUG • Staff/student responsibilities • Expectations/Issues
SSCC Reps SSCC Diploma meeting
1,2,3 Guest Speaker
Applying for the Degree update
Myer opportunities
Team leaders Product Development Evaluation. Team Leaders to participate
Tuesday 18th September
1,2,3 Making the most out of work experience
1,2,3 Interview Techniques/Role Plays
3 CAD & Management Systems/resits
Wednesday 19th September
1 CAD & Management Systems/make up class
2 CAD & Management Systems/resits
Thursday 20th September
Assessment Due 1,2,3 CV 30% And forwarding letter 20% to be submitted draft & amended copies. Please note late assessments will have marks deducted.
1,2,3 Work Placement details
TERM BREAK
Monday 24th Sept – Friday 5th October Students to confirm their placement details with the Host Company. Industry Placement or Holiday
Monday 8th – Friday 19th October Industry Placement I
Monday 22nd – Friday 2nd November Industry Placement II
Wednesday 7th November
Assessment Due 1,2,3 Feedback session – Evaluation
Students are required to attend in order to complete Industry Studies II the final assessment (oral & 2 evaluations 50%).
This is a valuable networking opportunity for those seeking employment.
1,2,3 Job search Strategies – Where to from here?
Please note that this is the Official Conclusion of the Diploma Program
Overview of Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Essential Learning Resources:
• www.rmit.edu.au
search links Careers & Employment, Resume Express, etc.
• www.rmit.edu.au/careers/fashion
Overview of Assessment
1. Workplace Log documenting tasks undertaken and skills required
2. Workplace Summary.
3. Curriculum Vitae: A draft copy and a final CV in hard copy.
Assessment timeline: Progressive assessments including journal and report
Assessment Tasks
1. Curriculum Vitae & Forwarding letter: A draft copy and a final CV in hard copy 30% & Forwarding letter 20%. DUE: Thursday 13th September 9.30am – 10.00am Robyn Lyons 511 Merchandising Office
2. Oral & Two evaluations 50% to be completed on campus. DUE: Wednesday 7th November TIME TBA (attendance required for whole session)
Please note all assessments must be submitted, in order be able deemed competent.
• Assessment timeline: as above
• Learners can make a claim for Approved Prior Learning on entry to the course
• Criteria for your results: HD (high distinction – indicative score 80-100%) or DI (distinction – indicative score 70-79%) or CR (credit – indicative score 60-69%) or PA (pass – indicative score 50-59%) or NN (fail – indicative score 0-49%).
• Negotiation to vary assessment methods may be made in special circumstances. This is subject to the discretion of the trainer after consideration of the learner’s request and is done on a needs basis.
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