Course Title: Production Planning
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2008
Course Code: GRAP5121L
Course Title: Production Planning
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5166 - Diploma of Textiles Clothing and Footwear
Course Contact : Rhonda Ingwersen
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9214
Course Contact Email:rhonda.ingwersen@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Pam Dunston
Pamela.dunston@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 course covers the skills and knowledge required to contribute to planning for efficient and effective production.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTPRGN06A Contribute to production planning |
Element: |
LMTPRGN06A/01 Interpret production requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Projected requirements regarding stock supplies, product quantities, quality and delivery schedules are identified and interpreted. |
Element: |
LMTPRGN06A/01 Interpret production requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
b. Information related to the sales/market forecast, specifications and supporting data is compiled for inclusion into overall plan. |
Element: |
LMTPRGN06A/02 Gather production information |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Information relating to production capacity is obtained and/or confirmed. |
Element: |
LMTPRGN06A/02 Gather production information |
Performance Criteria: |
c. Plan for production is placed on appropriate time scale to ensure that goods match schedule. |
Element: |
LMTPRGN06A/03 Participate in planning meetings |
Performance Criteria: |
a. Specific requirements for the meeting are confirmed. |
Element: |
LMTPRGN06A/03 Participate in planning meetings |
Performance Criteria: |
d. Comments are contributed and appropriate input is provided to ensure relevant information is included in overall plan. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Part B of guide.
Details of Learning Activities
PLANNED LEARNING EXPERIENCES:
Theory & practical lessons, industry visits and team projects that focus on:
1. Students are to receive a simulated production order and simple sample for a product. Topics to be covered would include the product specifications, the quantity to be produced, the quality specified for the product, the fabric characteristics and performance, the machine and machinist capability of the company (use the machines available in the production class room), and all resources necessary to produce this product.
2. Theory on production planning & its purpose. From the information gathered from the production order supplied, students to work in teams to develop a production plan. They will need to take into account any restraints or potential improvements, and OH&S legislation.
3. Using the production plan that has been developed by students, produce or simulate a small production run.
Monitor and record the efficiency and effectiveness of plan and modify
if necessary. Prepare a report.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1-2 - Project One
Introduction to Course & Assessment Requirements
Produce a flow chart of the Garment Development Process that is computer generated and submitted electronically
• Collect, analyse and organise information
• Use technology
Week 2-4 - Project Two
Research and investigate the various production processes in current use in the Clothing Industry.
Brief description of two production processes and submit electronically.
Visit an Industry Organisation and describe the production processes used at the company.
Create a flow chart and organisational structure of the company.
1500 word report plus presentation to class.
Submit assignment electronically.
• Collect, analyse and organise information
• Use technology
Week 4-5 - Project Three
Production Planning Schedule – Computer Data Entry Exercise using EXCEL and research activities.
• Communicate ideas and information
• Plan and organise activities
• Solve problems
• Collect, analyse and organise information
• Use technology
Week 1-15 - Project Four
Team Activity
Students to prepare a Gantt Chart (time line), working plan and produce a product using the appropriate machinery and processes.
Ensure that all essential documentation accompanies the order.
Presentation of Project by Teams.
• Communicate ideas and information
• Plan and organise activities
• Work with others in teams
• Solve Problems
• Use technology
The order of units may vary, subject to prior notification.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Further Information for Production Planning on RMIT Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is necessary to demonstrate that you can:
1. Interpret/analyse data for production planning
2. Develop a production plan
3. Monitor the efficiency of the production plan
4. Ensure plan variations are implemented appropriately
5. Apply workplace health & safety policies in production operations
6. Maintain accurate records
Assessment Tasks
Tasks that have not been authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. REGULAR ATTENDANCE IS NECESSARY
Project 1 -5%
Project 2 - 35%
Project 3 - 20%
Project 4 - 40%
Assessment Matrix
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