Course Title: Participate in production planning processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: MANU7402C

Course Title: Participate in production planning processes

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C6158 - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development

Course Contact: Deborah Wills-Ives

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259233

Course Contact Email: deborah.ives@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Lucy Adam (Print)   Tel. 9925 9421          Lucy.adam@rmit.edu.au

 

Rachel Halton (Weave)   Tel. 9925 9158   rachel.halton@rmit.edu.au

 

Rohani Osman (Knit)  Tel. 9925 9428       rohani.osman@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 70

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 engage in the textiles production process using your selected area of interest; either Print, Knit or Weave, as a focus for your final presentation of textiles samples and/or finished product. You will learn how to manage timelines, select final outcomes and prepare to present your textiles to others in a formal way.

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered for delivery and assessment.
The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is MSTGN4007  Contribute to the development of products and processes


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTGN5001 Participate in production planning processes

Element:

1 Determine job requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

Element:

2 Confirm production requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Confirm projected requirements regarding stock supplies, product quantities, quality and delivery schedules 2.2 Resolve any identified issues and problems concerning projected requirements, in collaboration with relevant personnel 2.3 Determine requirements for implementing organisational systems 2.4 Comply with relevant workplace procedures

Element:

3 Gather specific production information

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Obtain and confirm specific information relating to production capacity 3.2 Gather and interpret details of production line requirements regarding batch or run sizes and other relevant information to prepare production plan 3.3 Identify and confirm resources, supply requirements, availability of machines and personnel

Element:

4 Participate in planning meetings and record outcomes

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Confirm specific requirements for meetings 4.2 Prepare production data and other planning information 4.3 Contribute and discuss information according to meeting procedures 4.4 Take follow-up action on meeting outcomes 4.5 Maintain production planning records and prepare reports, where necessary

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. You will be familiar with some of the key terminology used in the planning process to ensure your textile designs, samples and/or products are finished on time and to an accepted standard. You will have produced product specifications and drawings to support your final outcome and the production process.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities in the course include:

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures
  • practical demonstrations in studio
  • design activities & projects
  • group discussion
  • independent project based work & research
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
  • simulated workplace activities


Teaching Schedule

While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

 

WEEK

DATE

  TEACHING SCHEDULE  SEMESTER 2 , 2017                              CLASS CONTENT

1

3/7/17

Introduction to Course.  Project Briefing & “workshops information

Determine availability of equipment, resources, materials according to specifications and Project Outcomes

2

10/7/17

Speed Review – present initial Production Plan. Determine requirements for Textile sampling

3

17/7/17

Preparing documentation to confirm Resources & define Textile Product range

 

4

24/7/17

Contribute and discuss information according to meeting procedures

Present Production Plan to Group

 

5

31/7/17

Conduct textile sampling and trial

6

7/8/17

Individual Tutorials – sampling development & processes

 

7

14/8/17

Analysis of sampling and trials in accordance with production plan outcomes

8

21/8/17

Review and evaluate Processes and Products

Maintaining production planning records and preparing reports


TERM BREAK  28TH AUGUST – 8TH SEPTEMBER

9

11/9/17

Attend Planning meetings with work group

Review Meeting – Industry Panel (1)

10

18/9/17

Take follow up action on meeting outcomes

Begin sampling/production for Finished Product.   Prepare, Plan and Produce a Product

11

25/9/17

Planning production for Textile Product range adhering to safe working practices and procedures relevant to workspace

12

2/10/17

Undertake production for Textile Product range

13

9/10/17

Undertake production for Textile Product range

Maintaining production planning records and preparing reports

14

16/10/17

Undertake production for Textile Product range

Preparing Reports on performance and maintaining records according to production plan requirements

15

23/10/17

Attend Planning meetings with work group

PRESENTATION TO PANEL (2)  _ Textile Product

16

30/10/17

Feedback to students

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Writing for visual thinkers: a guide for artists and designers. Andrea S Marks.


References


Other Resources

RMIT Textile Design Alumni final projects for reference

http://www.nyssamtextiles.com/

https://www.femketextiles.com.au/

http://www.katinkastutzer.com/

http://jessicablume.com/

http://www.elisecakebread.com/

The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.

The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include 3 projects. The first of these will be an Industry driven brief, where you will respond creatively and present your ideas and testing analysis/ documentation. The remaining 2 assessments are student-centred and support the research, design and production process to support your selected body of work within a print, knit or weave focus. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.


Students will be eligible for a graded result higher than Competency achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period and on the first assessment attempt. Tasks assessed as ‘not yet competent’ on a first assessment attempt and ‘competent’ on a second or subsequent attempt are to have results amended to competent but will not be eligible for grading

Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades:
CHD      Competent with High Distinction
CDI        Competent with Distinction
CC         Competent with Credit
CAG      Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC      Not Yet Competent
DNS      Did Not Submit for Assessment
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment


Assessment Tasks

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is MSTGN4007  Contribute to the development of products and processes

 To demonstrate competency in this clustered course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

 Assessment Task:    Process and Technical file  Date due:  Week 15

Record all aspects of your process including sampling, design, material sourcing & calculations, development and production.  Compile all resources, visual and otherwise into a technical file that will act as a working resource that documents your entire working process.  The technical file will be a thorough record of your process and outcomes spanning 15 weeks.

 Assessment Task:   Textile Product  Date due:  Week 15

You will design and develop a Textile Product.  Your process will include sourcing materials, undertaking a detailed sampling process, selecting suitable processes for production, determining quality and presenting the work professionally.   At the conclusion of development work you will present your textile product to a panel of supervisor/s and representatives from industry to gain feedback on your work.

 *Feedback will be provided by the class teacher after successful submission of each assessment item.  Feedback times are made with individual students and are detailed in the weekly outline.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Program Coordinator)

Other Information

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
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.

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https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
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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.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC 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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