Course Title: Work with international textiles, clothing and footwear supply chains
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: MKTG5757C
Course Title: Work with international textiles, clothing and footwear supply chains
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
Arnold Andrew - arnold.andrew@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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 work with international textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) supply chains.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTGN5003B Work with international textiles, clothing and footwear supply chains |
Element: |
1. Identify participants and features of international supply chain |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Members in the supply chain for products or services within area of responsibility are identified |
Element: |
2. Confirm relationships with international suppliers or customers |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Past relations with suppliers or customers are reviewed to identify relationship history. |
Element: |
3. Implement and monitor international supply operations |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Compliance of international suppliers or customers with specified contractual requirements is |
Element: |
4. Assist in implementation of improvements to global production operations |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Opportunities for corrective or preventative action to improve commercial relationship with |
Element: |
5. Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 International production and supply documentation and monitoring records are maintained and |
Learning Outcomes
On sucessful completion of this course the learner develops the skills & knowledge required to be able to workwith international suppliers and customers of goods and services, according to established contractual agreements.
Working with international suppliers and customers includes implementing import and export practices, building commercial relationships, and working effectively with local customs, communications and industry work practices.
Learners are also required to develop the skills associated with communication to establish relationships with domestic and international suppliers and customers, resolve supply chain issues, and report and document information relating to supply. Planning and organising, initiative and enterprise and problem solving are required to determine requirements for implementing and maintaining effective supply chain relationships and processes. Learning is applied to maintain currency of knowledge with regards to supply chain contacts and processes.
Details of Learning Activities
The Learning and Teaching activities involve the application of theoretical knowledge gained to the practical exercises undertaken. It would better help to understand the complex structure of TCF Supply chain step by step.
The activities are a mix of lecture, tutorial, workshop, in-class practical, workbooks, research tasks, guest-speakers, industry visits for students, online support and folio presentation and Assessment.
Teaching Schedule
Teaching time equates to 48 hours in class time, plus Students are expected to devote an extra 12 hours of out of class time.
Weeks and Topic
Week 1. Course Overview, followed by developing an understanding of operating within international environment.
Effective Communication &Planning in particular to dealing with people overseas and cultures.
Weeks 2 & 3. Develop a need for accurate and up-to-date research and the available tools.
Participate in Workshop with an Invited guest and web-based exercise.
Weeks 4, 5, 6 & 7. Identify and elaborate on current and past issues of Globalisation affecting the supply chain of TCF industries.
• Research import & export regulations.
• Visit Fashion Week activities
• Interview Guest representatives TCF industry representatives to find variouse Logistical activities and advantages
Assessment Task: 1 (Introduced in Week 4, Due Week 6 and Presentation Week 7)
• Part A: Research Report
• Part B: PPT Presentation: 3 minute summary to ones’ peers
Method Learning and Teaching will involve Lectures; Guest Speakers; and Videos followed by a Discussion the effect of decision making and communication on the TCF supply chain.
(1hour out of class work required)
Weeks 8; 9 and 10. Logistical requirements for effective International TCF Supply chain.
Comparisons of Costs and Bill of Material (BOM) and other considerations
Assessment Task: Part 2A (Costing Pack )
• Develop a flowchart for the Supply / Value Chain (including supplier details) process for the above product of your own choice.
• Produce an accurate and relevant specifications, supplier options and time schedules. Produce a "Costing Pack made up of a three stage Specification template and Costing Sheet.
During Fashion Week activities research the importance of Cross Cultural Communication including local customs, workplace practices and the local industry market of different countries.
(4 hours out of class work required)
Weeks 11; 12; 13 14 & 15. Using a Major team project (WIL) will provide an actual and practical “hands on learning” experience. It is recommended that students interview Industry to develop a deeper understanding.
Panel Discussion on the need for relevant audit trail and provide samples of TCF Documentation. Use data and support facilities of AusTrade. (3 hours out of class work required)
Assessment Task – 2 Part B; and Part C (3 hours out of class work required)
Week 16. Produce a Folio Evidence monitoring Performance etc. reflecting on the Learning activities and assessments, also provide paper trail used in the typical TCF industry.
Assessment Task – 4: Refection posting
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
1. Assessment – 1 = 30% _ Globalisation
Research current and past issues in Globalisation and their effect on TCF Supply chains.
(Introduced in Week 4, Due Week 6, and Presentaion Week 7)
Task: 1 Part “A” = • Research Report
Task: 2 Part “B” = • PPT Presentation: 3 minute summary to ones’ peers
2. Assessment – 2 Total = 65% _ Participate in Major Supply Chain Project
Task: 2 Part “A” = 10% _ Research and Report
Task: 2 Part “B” = 15% _ In collaboration with ALL class members: Produce an accurate and
relevant specifications, supplier options and time schedules.
Develop strategies for the Supply/Value-Chain (including proposed
supplier details) process for a product of your own choice.
Task: 2 Part “C” = 40% _ By the use of Panel/Collaboration Discussion forum, supported by a Static display,
Students will share the need for relevant audit trail and provided samples
of TCF Documentation for products made and sold overseas
3. Assessment Task - 3 = 10%_Folio of Student’s work and their reflections
Reflect on your Learning (Folio evidence monitoring performance, etc.) also provide samples of the paper-trail used in a typical TCF industry business
Assessment Matrix
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2A; 2B; & 2C |
Assessment 3 | |
1 Identify participants and features of international supply chain | X |
X |
X |
2 Confirm relationships with international suppliers or customers | X |
X |
X |
3 Implement and monitor international supply operations | X | X |
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4 Assist in implementation of improvements to global production operations | X | X |
|
5. Maintain records |
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X |
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