Course Title: Calculate cost estimates for fashion products

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5202

Course Title: Calculate cost estimates for fashion products

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 30.0

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP5190C

Brunswick Campus

TAFE

350T Fashion & Textiles

Face-to-Face

Term2 2009,
Term1 2010

Course Contact: Mandy Penton

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259202

Course Contact Email: mandy.penton@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to develop cost estimates for sample production of products within the fashion industry.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

LMTFD4004A Calculate cost estimates for fashion products

Elements:

1. Identify factors to be considered when costing fashion products

2. Identify costs involved in producing fashion products

3. Identify and calculate labour costs involved in fashion product production

4. Develop costing sheets to industry standards


Learning Outcomes

In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required in cost estimating for a range of garments and products developed for the fashion industry, including sample production.


Overview of Assessment

Detailed course and assessment requirements and information will be made available to you first week of class. Specific details will be explained to you during scheduled classes.

This course comprises both practical and theory components. You will be expected to attend and participate in class activities.


As well as class activities you will be required to undertake research and assessment practice outside of regular class times and participate in formal assessment tasks.


PLEASE NOTE: work that has not been authenticated during class as your own work will not be considered for assessment.