Course Title: Manage quality system and procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: BUSM6207C
Course Title: Manage quality system and procedures
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C6086 - Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Course Contact : Carmen Pricone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9138
Course Contact Email:carmen.pricone@rmit.edu.au@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
This course is co-taught with LMTGN6003B Research & evaluate processes and products.
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to manage a quality system and procedures.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTGN6002B Manage quality system and procedures |
Element: |
1. Develop or manage quality assurance system |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Quality assurance policy is established, documented and communicated to all levels of the workplace. |
Element: |
1. Develop or manage quality assurance system |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Quality assurance policy is established, documented and communicated to all levels of the workplace. |
Element: |
2. Determine resource requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Strategic planning is assessed to facilitate achievement of quality policy. |
Element: |
3. Plan development of quality procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Quality procedure requirements are determined through consultation with internal and external groups. |
Element: |
4. Establish implementation and review strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Implementation strategies are established to meet workplace objectives. |
Element: |
5. Evaluate system implementation |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Implementation of system is evaluated and its effectiveness and level of support for internal improvement programs assessed. |
Element: |
6. Maintain records |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Records are maintained and reports prepared |
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, students will have gained knowledge and skills to:
1. Interpret and analyse information - systems and procedures.
2. Liaise with personnel and report and document information.
3. Undertake reviews and determine required improvements.
Details of Learning Activities
The course provides students with an opportunity to work in industry for two weeks in their nominated company organised through work experience ( unit: LMTGN6003B Research & evaluate processes and products). Through this they will research the organisations policies and procedures and make recommendations on its effectiveness.
Intensive lectures /worshops have been scheduled (refer to weekly planner) to support primary research conducted in the workplace.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topic/Activity: | Elements/Performance Criteria | Assessment: |
1 | Introduction to course / overview of assessment | 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. | |
2 | Research Methodology Library & Research - Clive Skelchy |
1,2,3,4,5 & 6. | |
3 | Fashion Branding Workshop (No scheduled class for Quality Management) | ||
4 | |||
5 | Fashion Branding workshop (No scheduled class for Quality Management) | ||
6 | Supervisory workshop | 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. | |
7 | Supervisory workshop | 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. | |
8 | YEP - INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS (No scheduled class for Quality Management | 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. | |
9 | YEP - INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS (No scheduled class for Quality Management | ||
10 | Quality Processes and Procedures Research Methodology - Primary research Hand out Assignment. Report Writing |
1,2,3,4,5 & 6 | |
11 | Quality Processes and Procedures | 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. | |
12 | WORK EXPERIENCE (80hrs) During September break | 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. | |
13 | Consultation & Workshop | 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. | |
14 | Consultation & Workshop | 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. | Research Report Due 100%- ( September placement only) |
15 | Consultation & Workshop | 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. | |
16 | WORK EXPERIENCE (80hrs) During November Break | 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. | |
Teacher Assessment Week | Research Report Due 100% (November placement only) | ||
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
1. Bartol, K,, Tein, M., Matthews, G. & Sharma, B. 2008 Management, A Pacific Rim Focus 5e. McGraw Hill Australia Pty . Ltd. North Ryde.
2. Cole, K. 2010 Management Theory and Practice. Pearson Australia. Frenchs Forest NSW Robbins, 3. Bergman, Stagg and Coulter Management 5. Pearson Australia. Frenchs Forest NSW
Overview of Assessment
Students will be placed in industry for two weeks and will research and repot on an organisations policies and procedures and make recommendations on its effectiveness.
Assessment will enable students to work individually and develop their research skills. The assessed learning activity is:
1. A research project linked to their industry experience placement.
Assessment Tasks
In this course you will be assessed on a written report, clearly demonstrating the element s and research skills. (Individual - 100%)
Assessment Matrix
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