Course Title: Identify quality and types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: MANU5907C
Course Title: Identify quality and types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5210 - Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management
Course Contact : Rafael Beltran
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9179
Course Contact Email:rafael.beltran@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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
LMTTX2001B
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify the quality and types of fibres, yarns and fabrics used and produced in textile production.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTX3001B Identify quality and types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics |
Element: |
1. Identify fibres, yarns and fabrics |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identification methods are used to identify fibres, yarns and fabrics |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Blended learning consisting of classroom activities and practical workshops.
Teaching Schedule
Week Beginning | Session – Topic | Element Performance Criteria |
Assessment Tasks |
9 February 09 | Introduction into Textile Testing | 3 | |
16 February 09 | Range and Scope of Textile Testing | 3 | |
23 February 09 | Moisture Relationship | 2 | |
2 March 09 | Australian Standards | 2 | |
9 March 09 | Labour Day Holiday | ||
16 March 09 | Fabric Specifications & Quality Control Checks | 2 – 3 | |
23 March 09 | Qualitative Identification of Fibres | 1 | |
30 March 09 | Yarn Specifications & Tests | 2 | |
6 April 09 | Easter Holidays | ||
13 April 09 | Easter Holidays | ||
20 April 09 | Fabric Analysis | 1 & 3 | |
27 April 09 | Fabric Dimensions | 2 | Task 1 |
4 May 09 | Textile Labelling | 4 | |
11 May 09 | Introduction into Performance Specification | 2 | |
18 May 09 | Dimensional Stability | 1 – 3 | |
25 May 09 | Dimensional Stability cont | 1 – 3 | |
1 June 09 | Seam Strength & Slippage | 1 – 3 | Task 2 |
8 June 09 | Queen’s Birthday Holiday | ||
15 June 09 | Textile Fabric Strength & Elongation | 1 – 3 | |
22 June 09 | Revision | 1 – 4 | Task 3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
1. Booth, J.E., Principles of Textile Testing: An introduction to physical methods of testing textile fibres, yarns and fabrics 3rd Ed., Butterworths, 1968. |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. This course may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant courses
Assessment Tasks
Task 1 Practical Demonstration 30%
Task 2 Practical Demonstration 50%
Task 3 Written Report 20%
Assessment Matrix
Element Task 1 | Practical Demonstration Task 2 | Practical Demonstration Task 3 | Written Report |
1. Identify fibres, yarns and fabrics | Yes | - | - |
2. Determine fibre, yarn and fabric performance | Yes | Yes | - |
3. Determine uses for fabric types | - | - | Yes |
4. Identify care and labelling requirements | - | - | Yes |
Other Information
Please note that this course guide is subject to change.
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