Course Title: Plan and implement production within a work area
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: MANU6169C
Course Title: Plan and implement production within a work area
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear
Course Contact: Paul Castro
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9234
Course Contact Email: paul.castro@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish production requirements, organise human and physical production resources and monitor work flow to ensure production efficiency in a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) workplace.
This unit applies to individuals organising production within a team. Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTGN4019 Plan and implement production within a work area |
Element: |
1. Prepare for production |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify projected quantity and quality requirements from work documentation 1.2 Identify production capacity, process and material handling options 1.3 Establish human and physical resources required for production 1.4 Prioritise work and identify process steps required to ensure efficient use of resources 1.5 Prepare production schedule and supporting documentation in accordance with workplace procedures |
Element: |
2. Organise resources |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Organise work team based on production needs and in accordance with workplace procedures and industry practices 2.2 Organise required facility, equipment and materials in accordance with production schedule and work health and safety requirements |
Element: |
3. Implement and monitor work flow |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Implement production in accordance with schedule and monitor work flow to make sure schedule is maintained 3.2 Use workplace methods to direct work to each work area or location 3.3 Identify potential and actual congestion areas and take action to streamline work flow 3.4 Identify potential areas for troubleshooting and prepare contingency measures 3.5 Coordinate systematic variations to the production plan to ensure production meets the schedule and specifications 3.6 Maintain production records and prepare reports in accordance with workplace procedures |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements and Performance Criteria
Details of Learning Activities
In this unit you will develop the knowledge and skills required for the trialling and fitting of custom-made footwear. Students will be able to estimate materials, labour and time requirements for shoe production, and establish costs for products and services in the footwear environment. This unit also covers the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement production in a work team within a textiles, clothing or footwear (TCF) industry workplace.
This course is part of a cluster made up of:
MKTG6133C -Estimate and cost job
MANU6169C - Plan and implement production within a work area
MANU7378C - Fit custom-made footwear
Teaching Schedule
Week |
TOPIC | CONTENT |
1 |
Introduction to Costing, Production & Specification sheets |
Class/Workshop ALL assessments tasks assigned |
2 |
Cont. Costing Production & Specification Sheets |
Workshop activity |
3 |
Measure feet Suppliers & Sourcing Work on testing materials for suitability |
Workshop activity - Measure feet |
4 |
Material & supplier investigation and selection |
Workshop / assignment progress |
5 |
Material & supplier investigation and selection |
Workshop / assignment progress |
6 |
Material & supplier investigation and selection |
Workshop / assignment progress |
7 |
Material & supplier investigation and selection |
Workshop / assignment progress |
MID SEMESTER BREAK 1st - 5th September | ||
8 |
Testing materials for suitability & gathering costing information |
Workshop / assignment progress |
9 |
Costing sheets: Templates & Examples |
Workshop / assignment progress Calculate costs |
10 |
Costing sheets: structure & what to include Make a sample sheet |
Workshop / assignment progress |
11 |
Production sheets: Templates & examples |
|
12 |
Production sheets: How to produce & what to include Make a sample sheet |
Workshop / assignment progress |
13 |
Specification sheets: Templates & examples Make a sample sheet |
Workshop / assignment progress |
14 |
Specification sheets: Update and check on progress. |
Workshop / assignment progress |
15 |
Final work to completed on Costing, Production & Specification sheets |
Workshop / assignment progress |
16 |
Submission of assignments |
Task 2: Teams & Establish project |
17 |
FEEDBACK WEEK |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
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 Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Signed workshop agreement due
Week 1
Assessment Task 1 – Knowledge Questions:
Due week 11
The majority of assessment Task 2 - 3 are practical completion points in the making of your footwear and may not be a physical submission until week 16.
Assessment Task 2 – Custom Footwear cost analysis:
Due week 16
Assessment Task 3 – Custom Footwear cost analysis:
Due week 16
Assessment Task 4 –Fit & Document Custom-made Footwear:
Due week 16
Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
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
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.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL 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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