Course Title: Fit custom-made footwear

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: MANU7378C

Course Title: Fit custom-made footwear

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

Course Contact: Paul Castro Alvarez

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259234

Course Contact Email: paul.castro@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Andrew Robinson
andrew.robinson@rmit.edu.au

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

1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4 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

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:

BUSM8798C -Estimate and cost job 

MANU7383C - Plan and implement production within a work area 

MANU7378C - Fit custom-made footwear 


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. 

 

Week

Topic

Readings and Activities

Assessment

Week 1

Part A

Introduction to Costing, Production & Specification sheets 

Class/Workshop

Assessments tasks assigned

 

 

Week 2

Part B

Cont. Costing, Production & Specification sheets

 

Workshop activity

Task 2

Part 1: Prepare for production

Week 3

-Measure feet

-Suppliers and sourcing

- work on testing of materials.

Workshop

Material testing

 

Week 4

-Investigate suppliers

- work on testing materials

Workshop

Task 2

Part 2: Organise team and resources

Week 5

-Investigate suppliers

- work on testing materials

Workshop / assignment progress  

Week 6

-Investigate suppliers

- work on testing materials

Workshop / assignment progress

Task 2

Part 3: Implement and monitor work flow

Week 7

-Investigate suppliers

- work on testing materials

 

Task 3

Part 1: Estimate materials, labour and time

Week 8      

 

Break

Break

Break

Week 9

Costing sheets

- Templates

- Examples

Workshop

Task 3

Part 2: Calculate costs

Week 10

Costing sheets

- How and what to include

- Make a sample

Workshop / assignment progress Task1 - Questions

Week 11

Production sheets

- Templates

- Examples

Workshop / assignment progress

Task 3

Part 3: Document and verify details

Week 12

Production sheets

- How and what to include

- Make a sample

Workshop

Task 4

Part 1: Prepare to fit custom-made footwear

Week 13

Specification sheets

- Templates

- Examples

Workshop  

Week 14

Specification sheets

- How and what to include

- Make a sample

Workshop

Task 4

Part 2: Conduct trial fittings

Week 15

Final work to be done on Costing, Production & Specification sheets Workshop  

Week 16

Submission

Submission: 

Task 4

Part 3: Conduct client follow up
Part 4: Document outcomes of follow-up


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

 

Assessment Task 1 – Knowledge Questions: This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to plan and implement production within a work team, estimate materials, labour and time requirements, and establish costs for products as well as trialling and fitting custom-made footwear. Due Week 10.

Assessment Task 2 – Custom Footwear cost analysis: This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to plan and implement production within a work team within a textiles, clothing or footwear (TCF) industry workplace. Due Weeks 2, 4 & 6.

Assessment Task 3 – Custom Footwear cost analysis : This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to estimate materials, labour and time requirements, and establish costs for custom-made footwear. . Due Weeks 7, 9 & 11.

Assessment Task 4 –Fit & Document Custom-made Footwear: This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to trial and fit custom-made footwear.  Due Weeks 12,14 & 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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