Course Title: Specifications A

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2007

Course Code: GRAP5116L

Course Title: Specifications A

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5115 - Diploma of Textiles Clothing and Footwear

Course Contact : Rhonda Ingwersen

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9214

Course Contact Email:rhonda.ingwersen@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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

The course will include:
1. Exploration of specifications through identification, research and analysis of standard processes used in the design through to the production of garments.
2. Activities related to methods used to develop specifications by means of comparison, selection and use of different formats in areas such as design, fabric, grading and sizing, assembly and quality inspection.
3. Revision of specifications by means of evaluation and modification in order to improve effectiveness of instructions, diagrams or format used within the specification.
4. Giving and receiving information: through basic use of information technology, use of correct terms, interpreting of instructions (oral or written)


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTMTGN01A Prepare procedures and specifications

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/01 Identify relevant requirements

Performance Criteria:

· Information required for standard operating procedures is identified and assembled
· Specification requirements and format are established and confirmed, where necessary

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/02 Prepare specifications

Performance Criteria:

· Specifications are written in an appropriate format, to ensure requirements can be met
· Special needs are incorporated into the specifications
· Specifications are written in a manner that is clear and understood in the workplace

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/03 Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals

Performance Criteria:

· Information needed to establish the operating procedures and/or manual is collected, reviewed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures
· Documentation is prepared to formalise processes for achieving the enterprise objectives
· Responsibility for all updates and changes to the procedures or manuals is assigned or designated

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/04 Review procedures and specifications against standards

Performance Criteria:

· Compliance with the procedures and specification requirements is monitored in relation to the required application
· Results are assessed, reported and/or acted upon according to enterprise procedures

Element:

LMTMTGN01A/05 Maintain records

Performance Criteria:

· Records of procedures and specifications are maintained and associated reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures
· Presentations on production performance and developments are made at management meetings in accordance with workplace procedures


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Part B of the guide.


Details of Learning Activities


1. Exploration of specifications through identification, research and analysis of standard processes used from the design stages through to the production of garments.

2. Activities related to methods used to develop specifications by means of comparison, selection and use of different formats in areas such as design, and sizing.

3. Review of specifications, by means of evaluation and modification, in order to improve the effectiveness of instructions, diagrams and format used within the specification.

4. Giving and receiving information: through use of information technology, use of correct terms, interpreting of instructions


Teaching Schedule

Units
1. Course orientation: Assessment requirements, introductory exercises
2. Fundamental Specification formats: Comparison of good and bad formats.
3. Establishing a Design Spec:
4. Formatting Specifications. Make Specifications
5. Application of computer software
6. The size Specifications. and Sizing
7. Using Excel for size specifications
8. Cost Sheet
9. Assessment Activities

Please note, subject to prior notification, the order of the units may change


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be advised inclass.


Overview of Assessment

Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate that you can:
1. Follow correct Occupational Health and Safety procedures
2. Collect information for use in the preparation of specifications through correct application of research methods
3. Develop a range of specification and procedures by producing specifications for areas such as: fabric and design, pattern and block development, sizing and grading, assembly.
4. Use a variety of means (including information technology) to develop basic specification formats.
5. Inspect work against specifications to ensure the effectiveness of specifications and if necessary make changes to improve specification content and format.
6. Maintain records and appropriate documentation.

Assessment Criteria:
Completed class exercises and assessment tasks 100%


Assessment Tasks

Assessment:  Progressive class work and collated folder of specifications

Assignment - Marks awarded 25
Design Specification - Marks awarded 25
Size Specification - Marks awarded 25
Cost Sheet - Marks awarded 25

TOTAL: 100


Assessment Matrix

not applicable

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