Course Title: Sew woven and stretch knit garments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: MANU7408C
Course Title: Sew woven and stretch knit garments
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C3406 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production (Clothing Production)
Course Contact: Laura Holmes-Brown
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259317
Course Contact Email: laura.holmes-brown@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Margaret Papadopoulos
margaret.papadopoulos@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to finish completed work in the production of garments or other associated articles.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTCL3010 Sew woven and stretch knit garments |
Element: |
Complete work |
Performance Criteria: |
Inspect garment and check against quality standards, identify any faults and take appropriate action Record results of inspection of finished garment and take action to either reject or correct faulty garment and record Record preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of defective garment Complete production records and packing slips Direct completed work to next operation or packing section |
Element: |
Determine job requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
Element: |
Prepare to sew woven and stretch knit garments |
Performance Criteria: |
Identify garment requirements from production specifications Determine machining requirements and develop a plan for garment construction Check and lay out work pieces in sequence according to construction plan Prepare workstation, machines and equipment |
Element: |
Sew garment |
Performance Criteria: |
Sew garment according to requirements for sewing woven and stretch knit fabrics, quality standards and workplace procedures Sew garment according to requirements for speed of work Control machine speed and work handling for type of operations, fabrics and product type Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces, and take required action |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course you will engage in the following learning activities:
practical demonstrations in studio
design activities and projects
independent project based work
practical studio based workshops
Teaching Schedule
Weeks |
General |
Lay Up, Mark and Cut Uncomplicated Fabrics and Lays |
Sew Woven & Stretch Knit Garments |
Finish Garment Production |
Home Work |
1 |
Introduce Units |
Give handout on different cutting machines |
Elastic samples - 2 methods Handout the Student guide for Assessment 1, |
Discuss suitable fabrics for Short project |
Research different types of elastics online or in stores and read HANDOUT about cutting machine. |
2 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Lay planning, labelling and bundle. Students to cut out their pocket samples In class test - Assessment 1, Part A |
Start pocket samples
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Introduce assembly plan and Specification sheet for Ladies short |
Source fabric for Shorts or buy your own - bring the fabric to class next week. |
3 |
outline todays work |
Ladies short project Trace off ladies short patterns and cut out own sample. Lay and Cut own Ladies short. Complete Assessment 1, Part B |
Continue pockets samples
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4 |
Ladies short project Construct Ladies short, include labels. |
Vertical Button and button-hole samples. |
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5 |
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Complete Shorts Make Matching to- OPTIONAL |
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6 |
outline todays work |
Each student lay and cut out their own T. shirt. Handout the Student guide for Assessment 2 Due Date: Week 10 |
Knit project Demonstrate knit machines
Discuss Rib knit fabrics (One way and two ways stretch etc.) Student to make sample by using the knit machines |
Construct knitted samples (Standard machinery use industry booklet samples) Students to make Baby T-Shirt as a sample |
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7 |
15 mins review outline todays work |
Knit garment Construct and complete knitted T shirt. Including the Assembly Plan, Quality Garment Checklist. |
Construct and complete knitted T shirt. |
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8 |
Student chooses Adult T Shirt, .Lay and Cut. |
Continue Knit Project |
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TERM BREAK: |
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9 |
Continue knit products. |
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10 |
Complete and hand in Assessment 2 |
Continue and complete knit products. |
Continue and complete knit products. |
Upload photo of knitted product. |
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11 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Students research fabric for Skirt. |
Zips samples
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Zip Basics handouts and UTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhukkR9x4gs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la9-eVaKNAQ |
Research and record zips uses and applications. |
12 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Source fabric for Skirt and make sure you bring the fabric to class next week.
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Continue zip samples
Students show and Tell – zip uses |
Handout Student brief for Assessment 3: Due Date: Week 16 |
Source fabric for skirt to bring for week 13. |
13 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Skirt project:
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Continue and complete zip samples |
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14 |
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Complete and hand in Assessment 3. |
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Skirt project: Assembly, construct, complete Quality Garment Check List. |
Upload photo of skirt onto Canvas. |
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16 |
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17 |
Feedback |
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
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 activities to show theoretical understanding, practical demonstration and questioning. Full assessment briefs will be provided.
Create New VersionSuspendAssessment Tasks
Assessment 1
Make Garments Test and Bundle Ticket
Part A – Test in class in Week 2
Part B - Week 3
Assessment 2
Knit Top Project
Week 10
Assessment 3
Skirt Project
Week 16
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. This matrix is available on request from your teacher.
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
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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/adjustments-to-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-results/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 requires 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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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