Course Title: Fit custom-made footwear
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: MANU7378C
Course Title: Fit custom-made footwear
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear
Course Contact: Tallal Khan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259118
Course Contact Email: tallal.khan@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
None
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required for the trialling and fitting of custom-made footwear. The learner will develop the required knowledge and skills associated with communication and team work to work with the client to determine fit outcomes and requirements. Planning and organising and problem solving skills are required to resolve fitting problems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTFP4005 Fit custom-made footwear |
Element: |
1. Determine job requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 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: |
2. Prepare to fit custom-made footwear |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Review client measurements and construction specifications to confirm all required information has been provided 2.2 Conduct a trial last fitting to check last for fit and function 2.3 Make modifications to last in consultation with client to achieve design and construction specifications 2.4 Make a mock-up or diagnostic fitting in line with specifications 2.5 Evaluate diagnostic fitting and review proposed construction and materials |
Element: |
3. Conduct trial fittings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Fit custom-made footwear and consult client for further adjustments 3.2 Conduct diagnostic trial fitting of custom-made footwear to reflect real-life usage, ease of fitting, and compliance with design and production specifications 3.3 Identify required adjustments in discussion with client 3.4 Use discretion, judgement and effective interpersonal communication to interact with client and resolve problems |
Element: |
4. Conduct client follow up |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Take measurements of foot and footwear and compare to previous findings 4.2 Take new measurements, if required, to confirm or establish required modifications to footwear 4.3 Maintain consultation with client throughout fitting processes and act upon follow-up accordingly |
Element: |
5. Document outcomes of follow-up |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Record information relating to client measurements, trial fittings and modifications 5.2 Prepare specifications for the development of new footwear or modification of existing footwear |
Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of this unit you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Integrated learning activities in this course consists of theory and practical components carried out in a workshop environment. Throughout the course, you will develop the skills and knowledge to create custom-made footwear products. You will learn to use and work with a range of materials, suppliers and components used in footwear manufacturing.
Teaching Schedule
While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
This course addresses the following units and all these units are clustered for delivery but may assess separately.
BUSM8798C -Estimate and cost job
MANU7383C - Plan and implement production within a work area
MANU7378C - Fit custom-made footwear
Cluster Schedule: Product Planning and Costing Semester 2: 2019 | |||
Week |
Topic |
Readings and Activities |
Assessment |
Week 1 |
Part A Introduction to Costing, Production & Specification sheets |
Class/Workshop Assessments assigned: 1) Costing, Production & Specification sheets 2) Measure and Fit |
|
Week 2 |
Part B Cont. Costing, Production & Specification sheets
|
Workshop activity |
Assessment Task 1 due: Measure foot |
Week 3 |
-Measure feet -Suppliers and sourcing -Begin group work on testing of materials. |
Workshop Assessment assigned: 1) Material testing |
|
Week 4 |
-Investigate suppliers -Group work on testing materials |
Workshop | |
Week 5 |
-Investigate suppliers -Group work on testing materials |
Workshop / assignment progress | Mid-semester progress review: Measure and fit |
Week 6 |
-Investigate suppliers -Group work on testing materials |
Workshop / assignment progress | Mid-semester progress review: costing and production |
Week 7 |
-Investigate suppliers -Group work on testing materials |
Workshop | |
Week 8 |
Group presentations | Workshop | Group presentation on Material testing results |
|
Break |
Break |
Break |
Week 9 |
Costing sheets - Templates - Examples |
Workshop | |
| Week 10 |
Costing sheets - How and what to include - Make a sample |
Workshop / assignment progress | Mid-semester progress review: Measure and Fit |
Week 11 |
Production sheets - Templates - Examples |
Workshop / assignment progress | Mid-semester progress review: Costing and Production |
Week 12 |
Production sheets - How and what to include - Make a sample |
Workshop | |
Week 13 |
Specification sheets - Templates - Examples |
Workshop | |
Week 14 |
Specification sheets - How and what to include - Make a sample |
Workshop | |
Week 15 |
Final work to be done on Costing, Production & Specification sheets | Workshop | |
Week 16 |
Submission |
Submission: |
Assessment Task 2 Due: Fit shoe |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and will consist of both theory and practical based exercises, predominantly in class but some out of class research and information formatting is required as well. Feedback will be provided throughout the semester on all assessment tasks.
All assessment tasks must be completed before competency can be achieved. Tasks that have not be authenticated in class as the student’s own work will not be considered for assessment. Regular attendance is encouraged.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/governance/policies/assessment-policy
Assessment Tasks
This course is assessed in accordance with the competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on MyRMIT for full assessment criteria.
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 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)
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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.
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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.
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