Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: EMPL7114C

Course Title: Interact and network with fashion industry participants

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5401 - Diploma of Fashion Styling

Course Contact: Anni Juracich

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9236

Course Contact Email: anni.juracich@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Sue Robinson

sue.robinson@rmit.edu.au

 

 

 

Nominal Hours: 80

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

In this course you will undertake work experience with in the fashion styling industry. It will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge to undertake work, communicate and network with others in the fashion styling industry.             


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTFD4006 Interact and network with fashion industry participants

Element:

1. Prepare to interact with others in the fashion industry

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify roles of different fashion industyr participants and the routine industry communications channels and tools that are appropriate.

1.2 Identify the information needs of fashion industry participants for design, procurement, production and marketing processes

1.3 Identify communication protocols, workplace practices and quality standards of differnent industry participants.

1.4 Follow work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPSs) and safe work practices.

Element:

2. Communicate design concepts and production requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Use industry appropriate language and terminology to interact and communicate with fashion industry participants

2.2 Identify objectives and processes for communicating design concepts effectively and apply appropriate communication channels and tools

2.3 Apply knowledge of roles and information needs of different industry participants to communicate production requirements

2.4  Seek and respond to feedback to access if communication of design concept and production requirements is effective  and incorporate feedback into future communication

2.5 Seek assistance from appropriate personnel with specific and relevant expertise to deal with any communication difficulties or barriers

2.6 Document information and outcomes of communication and maintain records

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Element:

3. Develop and maintain effective industry networks

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Apply understanding of scope and role of different industry participants to develop networks for relevant areas of operation

3.2 Develop ad maintain cooperative working relationships with relevant industry participants

3.3 Gather and store up to date information about key industry participants to amintain business intelligence and sustain networks

 

 

 

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities for this course includes 

  • online sessions
  • self paced modules
  • guest speakers both online and face to face
  • industry visits for networking


Teaching Schedule

Week

  

Topics

  

Activities

  

1

  

Online Session 

Welcome + Introduction to the course

Method of the course - self paced weekly modules

Discussion of WIL (Work Integrated Learning) - Placement 

Overview of Assessment Task 1 + 2

 

  

Assessment Task 1 (AT1) published

Assessment Task 2 (AT2) published

  

2

    

Online Session 

WIL Paperwork discussed and sample shared

Module Topic - Roles in the Fashion Industry (Self paced) 

Microcred 1 - WIL Ready (approx 4hrs)  - Self Directed (each student is encouraged to complete the Micro Cred to assist them with WIL)

    

Assessment Task 1 (AT1) questions 

Assessment Task 2 (AT2) questions

Commence independent work on AT1

Commence looking for WIL Placement opportunities for AT2 

Complete Microcred 1- WIL Ready

  

3

  

Module Topic - Communication (Self paced)

 

  

 

Complete Microcred 1- WIL Ready 

Continue working on  AT1

Continue looking for WIL Placement opportunities for AT2 

  

4

  

Online Session 

RMIT Job Shop - CVs, Cover Letter, Cold Calling, + Networking

Module Topic - Workplace Culture + Protocols (self paced) 

 

  

Continue working on  AT1

Continue looking for WIL Placement opportunities for AT2 

  

5

  		 Module Topic - Networking (self paced) 

Continue working on  AT1

Continue looking for WIL Placement opportunities for AT2 

  

 6

  

Module Topic - Safe Work Practices (SWP) , Legislation + Inclusivity (self paced) 

  

Continue working on  AT1

Continue looking for WIL Placement opportunities for AT2 

  

7

  		 Self Guided Topic - Setting up for Freelance 

Continue working on  AT1

Continue looking for WIL Placement opportunities for AT2 

  

8

  

Work Placement follow up discussion

WIL Signoff

 

  

Assessment Task 1 submission due

  

9

  

Placement - Assessment Task 2

  		  

10

  

Placement - Assessment Task 2

MID SEMESTER BREAK  21 April - 25 April		  

11

  

 Placement - Assessment Task 2

  		  

12

  

Placement - Assessment Task 2

  		  

13

  

Placement - Assessment Task 2

  		  

14

  

Placement - Assessment Task 2

 

  		  

15

  		 Placement - Assessment Task 2  

16

  

Placement - Assessment Task 2

  

Assessment Task 2 submission due

  

17

  

Resubmission

  

 

  

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment.  Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Online information on canvas.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.

This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit Assessment


Assessment Tasks

This course has 2 assessment tasks which you have to successfully complete to pass this course. 

 

Assessment Task 1 - Knowledge Quiz

This quiz involves 27 short answer questions that relate to work relevant scenarios relating to interacting and networking with fashion industry participants.

 

Assessment Task 2 - Workplace Reflections   

This task has included in it the WIL Engagement, which is a minimum of 20hrs of Placement in Industry.  You will also have questions to respond to about your Placement.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Attendance   

Your course involves participating in either face-to-face or online classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course.

 

Special consideration policy (Late submissions)  

All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.  

 

Special Consideration

All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension; for further information see https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work.

Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment.

For further information about special consideration see https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assess

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For further information see https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity

 

RMIT Sustainability Commitment  

In adherence with RMIT’s commitment to sustainability, trainers will seek to incorporate environmental concerns in the facilitation of this course. These include, but are not limited to:

• Conserving natural resources 

• Using recycled materials wherever possible 

• Minimising pollution 

• Applying energy savings measures 

• Reducing waste  

Students are encouraged to identify and follow environmental and resource efficient ways of working whilst studying this course.

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.  

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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