Course Title: Coordinate or set-up machines for product change
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: MIET7619C
Course Title: Coordinate or set-up machines for product change
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: 50
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
In this unit you will cover the skills and knowledge required to setup machines for product changes. It applies where discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes. Work may involve individual and team activities and is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.
This course addresses the following units from the program and all the units are clustered for delivery but may assessed separately
MSTFP2011 - Preform table-based operations
MSTFP3001 -Cut leather by hand
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTGN4015 Coordinate or set-up machines for product change |
Element: |
1. Prepare to coordinate or set up machine |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information 1.2 Interpret product specifications correctly to determine machine setting requirements 1.3 Set machine in accordance with product specifications, machine manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 1.4 Prepare raw material to be used based on production requirements
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Element: |
2. Organise sample quality testin |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Operate machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions to produce a specified sample 2.2 Test sample, or organise the test, in accordance with workplace practices to meet required quality standards
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Element: |
3. Finalise and record machine settings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Interpret test results to determine adjustment requirements and re-adjust machine settings to suit 3.2 Assess adjustment changes in accordance with product and machine specifications 3.3 Inform appropriate production personnel when the newly set-up machine is available, in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Prepare reports and maintain records in accordance with workplace procedures
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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
Details of Learning Activities
The activities in this course have been designed to give you the opportunity to put into practice all the theory learned in class. These activities include:
- class exercises to review class presentations/ theory
- practical demonstrations
- design activities or projects
- individual and group activities
- ‘work shopping’ of student projects including peer/assessor feedback
Teaching Schedule
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 |
STARTING |
TOPIC |
ACTIVITIES |
ASSESSMENT |
01 |
06 Feb |
Introduction to course
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Class/workshop |
Assessments assigned: Task 1, 2 & 3 |
02 |
13 Feb |
Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making
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Class/workshop
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03 |
20 Feb |
Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making
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Class/workshop
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Task 2: Prepare 3x prs Court shoe uppers |
04 |
27 Feb |
Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making
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Class/workshop
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Task 2: Prepare 1x pr Derby uppers |
05 |
06 Mar |
Last Court Shoe
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Class/workshop
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Task 2: Prepare 1x pr Oxford uppers Task 3: Set up Splitting machine |
06 |
13 Mar |
Derby shoe
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Class/workshop
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07 |
20 Mar |
Derby shoe |
Class/workshop
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08 |
27 Mar |
Derby shoe |
Class/workshop |
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09 |
03 Apr |
Derby shoe
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Class/workshop |
Task 1: Questions |
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10 - 14 April: Mid-semester break
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10 |
17 Apr |
Oxford Shoe |
Class/workshop
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11 |
24 Apr |
Oxford Shoe |
Class/workshop |
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12 |
1 May |
Oxford Shoe |
Class/workshop
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Task 3: Set up Skiving machine
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13 |
08 May |
Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops
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Class/workshop
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14 |
15 May |
Sandal #2 |
Class/workshop
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15 |
22 May |
Sandal #2 |
Class/workshop Re cut or redo components as required
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16 |
29 May |
Final class/assessment submission
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17 |
05 Jun |
Feedback Week |
NO CLASSES Feedback and Re submission Week
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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 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
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 Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Assessment Tasks
ASSMT |
TASK |
TYPE |
DUE |
1 |
Knowledge Questions |
Knowledge |
WEEK 09 |
2 |
Pattern-making, Clicking and Preparing 5 pairs of shoe uppers |
Practical |
WEEK 05 |
3 |
Setting up machines for product change |
Practical |
WEEK 5 & 12 |
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).
WEEK |
STARTING |
TOPIC |
ACTIVITIES |
ASSESSMENT |
01 |
06 Feb |
Introduction to course
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Class/workshop |
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02 |
13 Feb |
Sandal #1
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Table based operations Sandal #1 – slot cutting, mid soles, EVA & Rubber soles prep for assembly.
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03 |
20 Feb |
Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making
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Class/workshop
|
Task 2: Prepare 3x prs Court shoe uppers |
04 |
27 Feb |
Materials used in Footwear & Pattern making
|
Class/workshop
|
Task 2: Prepare 1x pr Derby uppers |
05 |
06 Mar |
Last Court Shoe
|
Class/workshop |
Task 2: Prepare 1x pr Oxford uppers Task 3: Set up Splitting machine |
06 |
13 Mar |
Derby shoe
|
Class/workshop
|
|
07 |
20 Mar |
Derby shoe |
Class/workshop
|
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08 |
27 Mar |
Derby shoe |
Class/workshop |
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09 |
03 Apr |
Derby shoe
|
Class/workshop |
Task 1: Questions |
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10 - 14 April: Mid-semester break
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10 |
17 Apr |
Oxford Shoe |
Class/workshop
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11 |
24 Apr |
Oxford Shoe |
Class/workshop |
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12 |
1 May |
Oxford Shoe |
Class/workshop
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Task 3: Set up Skiving machine
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13 |
08 May |
Last Styles and Bottom stock & finishing ops
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Class/workshop
|
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14 |
15 May |
Sandal #2 |
Class/workshop
|
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15 |
22 May |
Sandal #2 |
Class/workshop Re cut or redo components as required
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16 |
29 May |
Final class/assessment submission
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Class/workshop |
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17 |
05 Jun |
Feedback Week |
NO CLASSES Feedback and Re submission Week
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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.
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