Course Title: Materials & Fibres A

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2008

Course Code: NONE7212L

Course Title: Materials & Fibres A

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 9248

Course Contact Email:rhonda.ingwersen@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Sandy Benson - sandra.benson@rmit.edu.au

Bldg 513.03.01B

Nominal Hours: 45

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
To complete these 3 units of competency you also need to finish Production 1, 2 and 3
.

Course Description

Course Description: To provide introductory training in the knowledge and skills needed to analyse, describe and select different materials for use in clothing production.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTPRCL01AA Sew Garments 1 01/3

Element:

LMTPRCL01AA/01 Prepare work pieces

Performance Criteria:

a. Work bundle is received, checked and any follow up action carried out in accordance with workplace procedures including checking that the bundle matches ticket information, that there are no cutting or fabric faults and that the relevant previous operation(s) has been successfully completed.
b. Work pieces are laid out in sequence in accordance with workplace procedures and specifications.

Element:

LMTPRCL01AA/02 Prepare workstation

Performance Criteria:

a. Work bench and seating are set up according to workplace ergonomic standards.
b. Machines are cleaned and checked in accordance with workplace procedures.
c. Records are kept in accordance with workplace requirements.
d. Machines are set up and adjusted in accordance with workplace procedures and the specifications for the work (eg. correct thread, needle size and length needle guard, tension setting and attachments).
e. Needles, attachments and/or parts are checked and worn needles and/or parts are identified and reported or replaced, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer's instructions.

Element:

LMTPRCL01AA/03 Identify poor machine performance

Performance Criteria:

a. The performance of the machine is regularly checked for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from the inspection of finished pieces, and any action required is taken in accordance with workplace requirements.

Element:

LMTPRCL01AA/04 Sew garments

Performance Criteria:

Sew very basic garments taking into consideration Characteristics of typical fabrics, threads and other materials used in garment assembly

Element:

LMTPRCL01AA/05 Despatch completed work

Performance Criteria:

a. Sewn pieces are inspected, any faults identified, and appropriate action taken and finished pieces are checked against quality standards.
b. The results of the inspection of finished pieces are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures.
c. Action taken to either reject or correct faulty pieces is recorded in accordance with workplace procedures.

Element:

LMTPRCL01AA/06 Implement workplace health and safety practices

Performance Criteria:

a. Workplace health and safety policies and procedures are followed in the operation of the machine(s).
b. Action is taken in accordance with workplace policies and procedures to prevent accidents and to eliminate risks to personal safety.

National Element Code & Title:

LMTPRCL01BA Sew Garments 2 01/3

Element:

LMTPRCL01BA/01 Prepare work pieces

Performance Criteria:

a. Work bundle is received, checked and any follow up action carried out in accordance with workplace procedures including checking that the bundle matches ticket information, that there are no cutting or fabric faults and that the relevant previous operation(s) has been successfully completed.
b. Work pieces are laid out in sequence in accordance with workplace procedures and specifications.

Element:

LMTPRCL01BA/02 Prepare workstation

Performance Criteria:

a. Work bench and seating are set up according to workplace ergonomic standards.
b. Machines are cleaned and checked in accordance with workplace procedures.
c. Records are kept in accordance with workplace requirements.
d. Machines are set up and adjusted in accordance with workplace procedures and the specifications for the work (eg. correct thread, needle size and length needle guard, tension setting and attachments).
e. Needles, attachments and/or parts are checked and worn needles and/or parts are identified and reported or replaced, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer's instructions.

Element:

LMTPRCL01BA/03 Identify poor machine performance

Performance Criteria:

a. The performance of the machine is regularly checked for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from the inspection of finished pieces, and any action required is taken in accordance with workplace requirements.

Element:

LMTPRCL01BA/04 Sew garments

Performance Criteria:

Sew intermediate garments taking into consideration Characteristics of  typical fabrics, threads and other materials used in garment assembly

Element:

LMTPRCL01BA/05 Despatch completed work

Performance Criteria:

a. Sewn pieces are inspected, any faults identified, and appropriate action taken and finished pieces are checked against quality standards.
b. The results of the inspection of finished pieces are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures.
c. Action taken to either reject or correct faulty pieces is recorded in accordance with workplace procedures.
d. Preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of defective pieces is recorded in accordance with workplace procedures.

Element:

LMTPRCL01BA/06 Implement workplace health and safety practices

Performance Criteria:

a. Workplace health and safety policies and procedures are followed in the operation of the machine(s).
b. Action is taken in accordance with workplace policies and procedures to prevent accidents and to eliminate risks to personal safety.

National Element Code & Title:

LMTPRCL01CA Sew Garments 3 01/3

Element:

LMTPRCL01CA/01 Prepare work pieces

Performance Criteria:

a. Work bundle is received, checked and any follow up action carried out in accordance with workplace procedures including checking that the bundle matches ticket information, that there are no cutting or fabric faults and that the relevant previous operation(s) has been successfully completed.
b. Work pieces are laid out in sequence in accordance with workplace procedures and specifications.

Element:

LMTPRCL01CA/02 Prepare workstation

Performance Criteria:

a. Work bench and seating are set up according to workplace ergonomic standards.
b. Machines are cleaned and checked in accordance with workplace procedures.
c. Records are kept in accordance with workplace requirements.
d. Machines are set up and adjusted in accordance with workplace procedures and the specifications for the work (eg. correct thread, needle size and length needle guard, tension setting and attachments).
e. Needles, attachments and/or parts are checked and worn needles and/or parts are identified and reported or replaced, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer's instructions.

Element:

LMTPRCL01CA/03 Identify poor machine performance

Performance Criteria:

a. The performance of the machine is regularly checked for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from the inspection of finished pieces, and any action required is taken in accordance with workplace requirements.

Element:

LMTPRCL01CA/04 Sew garments

Performance Criteria:

Sew slightly complex garments taking into consideration Characteristics of typical fabrics, threads and other materials used in garment assembly

Element:

LMTPRCL01CA/05 Despatch completed work

Performance Criteria:

a. Sewn pieces are inspected, any faults identified, and appropriate action taken and finished pieces are checked against quality standards.
b. The results of the inspection of finished pieces are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures.
c. Action taken to either reject or correct faulty pieces is recorded in accordance with workplace procedures.

Element:

LMTPRCL01CA/06 Implement workplace health and safety practices

Performance Criteria:

a. Workplace health and safety policies and procedures are followed in the operation of the machine(s).
b. Action is taken in accordance with workplace policies and procedures to prevent accidents and to eliminate risks to personal safety.


Learning Outcomes


PLANNED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
1. Identification of fibres by means of activities in comparing and testing a range of natural and synthetic fibres.
2. Analysis of methods used to construct yarns, by means of an examination of manufacturing processes such as spinning, twisting and blending and by identifying how the construction of yarns effects the properties of final products.
The construction of materials used in garment manufacture, for example fabrics, interlinings and sewing threads. Activities include industry visits simulations and comparison of processes used to construct woven, knitted and non-woven materials


Details of Learning Activities

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. Identify fibres by means of activities in comparing and testing a range of natural and synthetic fibres.
2. Analysis methods used to construct yarns, by means of an examination of manufacturing processes such as spinning, twisting and blending and by identifying how the construction of yarns affects the properties of final products.
3. The construction of materials used in garment manufacture, for example fabrics, interlinings and sewing threads. Activities include induction industry visits simulations and comparison of processes used to construct woven, knitted and non-woven materials.


Teaching Schedule

Week 1 Orientation
Week 2 Introduction to unit.
Assessment Requirements.
Introduction to Fibres.
What is classification of fibres & its importance?
View Clothing Fibres Video.
Week 3 Natural fibres: Animal and Plant.
Week 4 Man-made fibres (Regenerated)
Production methods – Viscose, cupro, modal (polynosic).
Acetates: Acetate & Triacetate.

Week 5 Man-made( synthetic) fibres: nylon, polyester, acrylics & elastomeric.
Assignment Fibres Properties
Week 6 Summary table of Fibre Properties and uses. Students to present information on individual fibres.
Hand out fibre/fabric research assignment.

Week 7 Discuss the blending of fibres to achieve different material performance.

Week 8 Methods of Identifying fibres.
Eg. Burning/ Microscope




Week 9 Spun yarns – Production systems for Cotton, wool and other fibres.

Week 10 Yarn – twists directions, count systems and calculations.
Week 11 Class presentation and discussion of Fibre/Fabric Research Assignment.
Week 12 Inspect materials and identify types of weaves:- plain, twill, satin, sateen.
Week 13 Inspect materials and identify types of weave. Jacquard and Pile.
Visit to weaving shed
Week 14 Discuss different types of Knits Weft

Week 15 Discuss different types of Knits Warp
Week 16 Discuss types of Non-Wovens and end uses.
Revision of past topics.
Week 17 Final Test
Week 18 What are Spacer fabrics & Smart clothing?
Review and correction of final test.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

E.P.G. Gohl and L.D. Vilensky Textiles for Modern Living:
Sara J Kadolph. Anna L. Langford.Textiles Ninth Edition.
The Textiles Institute, Textile Terms and Definitions
Anne Fritz, Consumer Textiles
Julie Parker, All about Cotton
Julie Parker, All about Silk
Julie Parker, All about Wool
Martin Hardingham, Illustrated Dictionary of Fabrics


Other Resources



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. Follow appropriate Occupational Health and Safety procedures by demonstrating an ability to safely analyse and test materials used for garment manufacture
2. Describe the properties of a range of natural and synthetic fibres used in clothing production by making use of correct terms that identify the characteristics, uses and limitations of the fibres
3. Differentiate between the methods of yarn construction by identifying different yarn features and by explaining the general processes used in their production.
4. Differentiate between various methods of fabric construction by using correct terms that describe construction methods and characteristics.
Assessment time line: Progressive assessments


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 to demonstrate that you can:
1. Follow appropriate Occupational Health and Safety procedures by demonstrating an ability to safely analyse and test materials used for garment manufacture
2. Describe the properties of a range of natural and synthetic fibres used in clothing production by making use of correct terms that identify the characteristics, uses and limitations of the fibres
3. Differentiate between the methods of yarn construction by identifying different yarn features and by explaining the general processes used in their production.
4. Differentiate between various methods of fabric construction by using correct terms that describe construction methods and characteristics.


Assessment Matrix

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