Course Title: Conduct quality assurance for garments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: MIET6087C
Course Title: Conduct quality assurance for garments
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5220 - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Course Contact : Mandy Penton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259202
Course Contact Email:mandy.penton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sharon Koenig - sharon.koenig@rmit.edu.au
Julie Wood - julie.wood@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to apply quality assurance standards to work operations in the apparel industry.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4007B Conduct quality assurance for garments |
Element: |
1. Describe quality process |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Specification document is analysed, checked for accuracy |
Element: |
2. Measure garment |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Tools and equipment are obtained and set up in |
Element: |
3. Verify garment sizing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Different sizes are identified and explained. |
Element: |
4. Identify quality deviations |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Fabric performance and testing information is obtained |
Element: |
5. Despatch work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Garment or article is checked against specifications. |
Learning Outcomes
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to implement quality assurance standards that are required in the patternmaking industry to ensure that the garment produced from the pattern meets all requirements of the design specifications.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is integrated with LMTFD4011B Cut Fabric for Prototype Designs and LMTFD4016B Sew Design Prototypes, to meet customer specifications to form a cluster called ‘Production Prototypes.’
Learning activities will include workplace simulated practical exercises, tutorials and project based learning with a focus on:
1. Monitoring the garment quality process
2. Identifying and evaluating quality issues
3. Recommending appropriate action
4. Developing quality systems
Teaching Schedule
Nominal Hours : 30 hours which includes 5 hours of outside activity to be completed within the 16 week semester
Weeks 1-3: Garment 1
Introduction to Quality Assurance and Quality assurance procedures in relation to cut work and sewing. Analyse sample garments and how to identify faults
Weeks 4-6: Garment 2
Implement appropriate quality assurance procedures for this garment including labelling and garment/size measurements. Final quality assessment of finished garment against original sample/s and/or specification requirements before assessment
Weeks 7-8: Garment 3
Implement appropriate quality assurance procedures for this garment including labelling and garment/size measurements. Final quality assessment of finished garment against original sample/s and/or specification requirements before assessment
Introduce Quality Assurance Project
Weeks 9-11: Garment 4
Implement appropriate quality assurance procedures for this garment including labelling and garment/size measurements. Final quality assessment of finished garment against original sample/s and/or specification requirements before assessment
Weeks12-15: Garment 5
Construction and Sewing of a holistic project.
Quality check of toile and finished patterns prior to cutting.
Implement appropriate quality assurance procedures for this garment including labelling and garment/size measurements. Final quality assessment of finished garment before assessment
Week 16: Final revision and feedback
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances this schedule is subject to change.
More detail will be available on your weekly planner which you will receive during week 1 of classes.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Essential items students need to bring to all classes:
Closed toe shoes
All sewing machine equipment
Fabric scissors
Stationary
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.
Assessment Tasks
References Course specific information on RMIT Blackboard
Assessment Tasks
Garment 1………15%
Garment 2………15%
Garment 3……... 10%
Garment 4……... 20%
Garment 5………30%Each assessment includes: A final quality assurance assessment of finished garment.
10% Quality Assurance Project
Total 100%
Assessment Matrix
Garment 1 | Garment 2 | Garment 3 | Garment 4 | Garment 5 | Quality Assurance Project |
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1 Describe quality process | X |
X |
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2 Measure garment | X |
X |
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3 Verify garment size |
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X |
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X |
X |
4 Identify quality deviations |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
5 Despatch work | X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Other Information
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