Course Title: Make patterns for custom-made footwear
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: MANU7375C
Course Title: Make patterns for custom-made footwear
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear
Course Contact: Tallal Khan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259171
Course Contact Email: tallal.khan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to develop patterns for custom-made footwear designs.
The unit of competency applies to making patterns for custom-made shoes and may involve the selection and modification of existing patterns. Design specifications may be workplace or client initiated. Discretion and judgement is required for both self and others in planning and selecting processes, procedures and outcomes.National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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MSTFP4002 Make patterns for custom-made footwear |
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1. Determine job requirements |
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2. Prepare to make patterns for custom-made footwear |
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3. Develop patterns for custom-made footwear |
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4. Test pattern |
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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.
You will develop the required knowledge and skills associated with planning and organising for safe and effective use of specialised patternmaking technology and operations.
You will also acquire an ability to check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to your own work.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is part of a cluster made up of:
Make patterns for custom-made footwear | MANU7375C |
Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components | MANU7376C |
Assemble and finish custom-made shoe | MANU7377C |
In this course you will learn to:
Develop patterns for custom-made footwear designs for a full range of leathers and other appropriate textiles and materials.
Teaching Schedule
This course is delivered face to face. While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Cluster Schedule: Custom made shoe Semester 2: 2021 | |||
Week |
Topic |
Readings and Activities |
Assessment |
Week 1 |
Introduction to Patterns and Prototype making. Introduction to writing and maintaining a production/prototype diary, in conjunction with Product engineering & Sustainability cluster. |
Class/Workshop Assessments assigned: 1) Pattern Production 2) Prototype |
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Week 2 |
Principles in making Patterns | Workshop |
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Week 3 |
Principles in making Patterns |
Workshop |
Task 1: Questions 1-11 |
Week 4 |
Material investigation and selection |
Workshop / assignment progress |
Task 2: Part 1: Prepare to make patterns Task 3: Part 1: Confirm FW requirements |
Week 5 |
Source chosen materials | Workshop / assignment progress | Task 3: Part 2: Prepare last |
Week 6 |
Source chosen materials |
Workshop / assignment progress | Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe |
Week 7 |
Construction methods explored to determine requirements or suitable machines for the construction of Footwear. |
Workshop |
Task 1: Questions 12-22 Task 3: Part 3 & 4: Prepare & Click out components Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe |
Week 8 |
Begin making prototypes |
Workshop |
Task 2: Part 2: Develop patterns Task 3: Part 5: make upper Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe |
Break |
Break |
Break | |
Week 9 |
Making prototypes |
Workshop / assignment progress |
Task 3: Part 6: Final Quality check& Diary entries Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe |
Week 10 |
Making prototypes |
Workshop | |
Week 11 |
Making prototypes |
Workshop |
Task 1: Questions 23-34 Task 4: Part 2: Last shoe |
Week 12 |
Making prototypes |
Workshop / assignment progress |
Task 2: Part 3: Test patterns Task 4: Part 2: Last shoe |
Week 13 |
Completion of final prototypes | Workshop / Assessments | Task 4: Part 3: Assemble shoe |
Week 14 |
Final construction of shoes | Workshop | Task 4: Part 3: Assemble shoe |
Week 15 |
Final construction of shoes |
Workshop |
Task 1: Questions 35-50 Task 4: Part 4: Finish Shoe |
Week 16 |
Submission of assignments |
Submission |
Task 4: Part 4: Finish Shoe |
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 for Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Task 1
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This short-answer assessment task is one of four assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster.
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to:
- Develop patterns for custom-made footwear
- Measure, cut and sew custom-made shoe components
- Assemble and finish custom-made shoes
Assessment Instructions
What
- You must satisfactorily answer all 50 questions
- You should answer all questions in the spaces provided, using full sentences, word count and dot points when requested
- All work must be your own
Where
This is an online assessment task. You will need to answer all questions on CANVAS.
How
The knowledge assessment is accessed through the Canvas shell and you must complete and submit your responses within the allocated assessment timeframe.
If you are not able to attend the scheduled assessment timeframe you need to advise your teacher so that an alternative assessment arrangement can be made. This knowledge assessment is an individual assessment task that must be completed with minimal support from your supervisor (allowed support includes further explanation of the task requirements or explanation of assessment criteria etc).
Instructions on submitting Knowledge Assessment
This is an online assessment task. You will need to answer all questions on CANVAS.
Task 2
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This practical assessment task is the second of four assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster.
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to develop patterns for custom-made footwear designs for a full range of leathers and other appropriate textiles and materials.
Assessment Instructions
What
There are 3 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:
Part 1: Prepare to make patterns for custom-made footwear
Part 2: Develop patterns for custom-made footwear
Part 3: Test pattern
You are required to choose patterns to suit specifications and measurements, or develop new patterns, to suit specifications on a minimum of 3 occasions.
You will need to modify, check and test each of the 3 patterns according to selected materials, shoe style and specific client requirements.
Where
This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.
How
You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist in Section B of this task and how well you answer the questions asked by your assessor. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.
Task 3
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This practical assessment task is the third of four assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster.
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to measure, cut and sew custom-made shoe components.
Assessment Instructions
What
There are 6 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:
Part 1: Confirm custom-made footwear requirements
Part 2: Prepare shoe last
Part 3: Prepare and make components
Part 4: Cut or click leather
Part 5: Prepare and make the upper
Part 6: Conduct final quality check for operations
You are required to measure, cut and sew the custom-made shoe components, for at least 3 Pairs shoes, in accordance with work requirements.
- Finalised custom-made Prototype (2 Pairs)
- Finished custom-made (1 Pair)
Where
This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.
How
You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist in Section B of this task and how well you answer the questions asked by your assessor. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.
Task 4
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This practical assessment task is the final of four assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster.
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to assemble and finish custom-made shoes.
Assessment Instructions
What
There are 4 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:
Part 1: Perform preparatory work on shoe
Part 2: Last the shoe
Part 3: Assemble the shoe
Part 4: Finish shoe
You are required to assemble at least 3 pairs of shoes using the appropriate construction techniques in accordance with work requirements.
- Finalised custom-made Prototype (2 Pairs)
- Finished custom-made (1 Pair)
Where
This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.
How
You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist in Section B of this task and how well you answer the questions asked by your assessor. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.
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:
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Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
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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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