Course Title: Apply quality standards
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: MIET7602C
Course Title: Apply quality standards
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear
Course Contact: Tallal Khan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259118
Course Contact Email: tallal.khan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Andrew Robinson
+61 3 9925 9252
andrew.robinson@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
In this unit you will learn the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to work operations in an organisation.
You will learn the application of skills associated with interpreting and applying workplace standards and identifying and addressing problems that interfere with quality outcomes. This unit requires initiative, enterprise and self-management to ensure quality standards are achieved.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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MSS402051 Apply quality standards |
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1 Assess own work |
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2 Assess quality of received components, parts or materials |
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3 Investigate causes of quality deviations |
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Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of this unit you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
You will develop skills and knowledge to apply quality system instructions when performing a range of production tasks. Team work and communication skills are also required to understand impact of own work activities on others in the production process. This unit also requires an ability to apply problem solving skills, initiative and enterprise to identify and investigate faults or inconsistencies in work quality. Learning skills are required to continuously assess own work against required outcomes and gain the skills and knowledge required in order to meet quality standards.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is clustered with MANU7373C Identify Materials used in Footwear
Integrated learning activities in this course consists of theory and practical components carried out in a workshop environment. Throughout the course, you will develop the skills and knowledge to create custom-made footwear products. You will learn to use and work with a range of materials, suppliers and components used in footwear manufacturing.
Teaching Schedule
Course Schedule: Semester 1, 2020
Week 1
Introduction to course
Assessment 1: Oxford patterns assigned
Week 2
Oxford shoe patterns
Workshop
Assessment 1: Oxford patterns due
Week 3
Material identificationWorkshop/class
Assessment 2 (part 1): Material Identification assigned
Week 4
Material identification
Workshop
Week 5
Material identification
Workshop
Week 6
Assessment 2 Q&A
Activity/assessment
Assessment 2 (part 1): Material Identification Q&A
Week 7
Quality and discrepancy
Workshop
Week 8
Quality and discrepancy
Workshop
Week 9
Class activity
Quality and discrepancy report practice form
Week 10
Derby shoe
Workshop
Week 11
Derby shoe
Workshop
Week 12
Quality and discrepancy report practice form
Workshop
Assessment: Derby shoe due
Week 13
Oxford shoe
Workshop
Week 14
Oxford shoe
Workshop
Week 15
Oxford shoe
Workshop
Week 16
Final class
assessment submission
Workshop
Assessment 2 (part 2): Oxford shoe due
Assessment 3: Quality and discrepancy report due
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
Tasks that have not be authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary. Assessment will consist of both theory and practical based exercises, predominantly in class but some out of class research and information formatting is required as well. You will be given further information about the assessment tasks in class.
Assessment Tasks
There are two components for this assessment:
You are to submit a completed Quality Checklist report form from a template provided for the Oxford style shoe.
The Quality check list is to include Student Name and Stu #, Footwear project and date of submission. And the questions on the report completed in accordance the style of footwear being submitted.
2. You are to submit a completed Discrepancy report form, from a template provided for the Oxford style shoe.
Each Quality check list is to include Student Name and Stu #, Footwear project and date of submission. And the questions on the report completed in accordance the style of footwear being submitted.
This course is assessed in accordance with the competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this 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.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on MyRMIT for full assessment criteria.
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 for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Course Coordinator).
Other Information
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
A student charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. http://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/studentadmin/assessment/authorisation
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
Special consideration Policy:
If you wish to apply for special consideration, follow this link for the procedure. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Penalties for late Submission of Assignments (F&T):
Late submission or presentation of assessable work without an approved extension will be penalised as follows:
Complete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark
Partial or incomplete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark for the entire assessable work
Work submitted after day 7 will be awarded an NN grade and 0% mark
Weekends and holiday periods are included in the calculation of the late penalty
Where a due date includes a specific time for submission or presentation, submissions after that time on the due date incur a 5% penalty.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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