Course Title: Perform knitting operations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: MANU7212C
Course Title: Perform knitting operations
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5213 - Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Course Contact : Julia Raath
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259201
Course Contact Email:julia.raath@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Roahni Osman Rohani.Osman@rmit.edu.au.
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
To successfully undertake this course please ensure you are concurrently enrolled in LMTTD4001A VART 5906C Produce Knitted Textile Samples
Course Description
The unit applies to the preparation, operation, monitoring and adjusting of a commercial knitting machine used in the production of knitted textile products. This unit covers the hands-on skills required to set-up and operate a knitting machine.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTX2007B Perform knitting operations |
Element: |
1 Set up and load machine |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Specifications are checked to identify requirements for production. |
Element: |
2 Operate and monitor machine |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Knitting machine is started and stopped according to manufacturer requirements and OHS practices. |
Element: |
3 Check product quality |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Product is checked against quality standards. |
Element: |
4 Complete knitting process |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Product is unloaded or removed according to manufacturer specifications. |
Learning Outcomes
This Course is workshop and studio based and consists classroom activities and practical workshops.
You will undertake a variety of practical based assignments that will enable you to demonstrate skills and knowledge to:
• check machine settings to meet production requirements
• monitor knitting machine according to defined procedures and methods
• make minor adjustments
• check product against quality standards
• load and unload products according to workplace practices
• complete records accurately and completely
• apply OHS practices in work operations
You will learn to maintain detailed records of many of the processes used and analyse the results of their producttin porcesses
There may be some industry visits, small group exercises, class discussion and demonstrations.
Details of Learning Activities
This Course is a practical Studio /workshop based program. You will be provided with a range of technical tasks that enable you to demonstrate competency in performing knitting operations.
Teaching Schedule
Weeks Starting Feb 8 |
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1 |
Overview of Course - Discussion of Course requirements Studio orientation & OH&S requirements in the Studio Theory: Knit structure Prac: Introduction to the knitting machine – setting up the machine, names and functions of machine parts Technique – e-wrap cast on & closed edge cast off |
Knit 1 Technical File sample with Spec Sheet to be included in Assessment Task 1 – Technical File Begin work for Research Task to be presented in class next week |
2 |
Topic: Shaping fabric – Side edge shaping Theory: Students present Research Task to class Prac: Technique – Increasing & decreasing using 2 different methods, multiple stitch shaping |
Knit 2 Technical File samples with Spec Sheets to be included in Technical file |
3 |
Topic: Edging on fabrics Prac: Techniques – Hems (turned up hem, picot hem, mock rib/elastic hem), Stripes Technical Task 1 –Quiz and Observation checklist |
Knit 3 Technical File samples with Spec Sheets to be included in Technical file Quiz and Observation checklist |
4 | Topic: Fixing faults and maintaining machine working order Prac: Knitting machine maintenance Topic: Building shape within fabrics Prac: Techniques – Partial knitting, Alternative cast-on/off method (Latch tool) |
Knit 2 Technical File samples with Spec Sheets to be included in Technical file |
5 |
Topic: Knitting a shaped pattern Prac: Interpreting a shaped knitting pattern, tension swatch, measurement/stitch conversion Discuss and begin Technical Task 2 – Knit a garment panel Demonstration of the linker |
Begin Technical Task 2 – Knit a garment panel |
6 |
Topic: Knitting a shaped pattern Prac: Continue with Technical Task 2 from previous week Review of work for Assessment Task 1 – Technical File Discuss Assessment Task 2 – Swatch Book Bring in and discuss Concept Board |
Complete and submit Technical Task 2 – Knit a garment panel for assessment |
7 |
Topic: Fabric patterning & pattern cards Prac: Techniques – Tuck stitch, Slip stitch, Fair Isle, Punch Lace, Weaving Interpret Concept Board theme and palette colours into sample swatches |
Knit 5 Technical File samples with Spec Sheets to be included in Technical file Knitted swatches of palette colours Croquis and knitted trials for Assessment Task 2 – Swatch Book |
8 |
Topic: Hand manipulated techniques Prac: Techniques – Cables, Open work lace, Ladders Continue knitting Swatches for Assessment Task 2 |
Patterned Swatch Book samples |
9 |
Topic: Creating Fair Isle designs Prac: Select designs from Pattern card library and punch own card to interpret Concept Board Theme Continue knitting Swatches for Assessment Task 2 |
Patterned Swatch book samples and Tech. file samples |
10 | Continue knitting Swatches for Assessment Task 2 | Patterned Swatch book samples and Tech file samples |
11 | Continue knitting Swatches for Assessment Task 2 Excursion: Knit studio / factory visit |
Patterned Swatch book samples and Tech file samples |
12 |
Topic: Product and fabric design Prac: Shaping techniques, pattern making, suitability of fabrics Discuss and begin Assessment Task 3 – Socks |
Submit Assessment Task 2 – Swatch Book for assessment Croquis, working drawings and knitted trials for Assessment Task 3 – Socks |
13 | Continue knitting for Assessment Task 3 | Scarf samples. |
14 | Continue knitting for Assessment Task 3 | Scarf samples. |
15 | Continue knitting for Assessment Task 3 Review and complete any knitting for Technical File |
Scarf samples. |
16 | Complete knitting for Assessment Task 3 Construct and apply finishing to Socks Complete and collate Assessment Task 1 – Technical File |
Submit Assessment Task 1 – Technical File for assessment Submit Assessment Task 3 – Socks for assessment |
Marking week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
1. Knitting technology: a comprehensive handbook and practical guide, Spencer, David J. Edition: 3rd ed., Cambridge, England, 2001 |
References
Other Resources
You will need
notebooks and pen.
Folder with plastic sleeves.
Overview of Assessment
To achieve successful completion of this course you must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including:
- undertaking OHS checklists
- identify appropriate materials and equipment to use to knit samples
- maintain a technical file / work book to document processes and techniques
- create knitted samples
- maintain records and undertake analysis of production processes
You are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
Technical Task 1 – Quiz and Observation checklist (Perform Knitting Ops.)
Technical Task 2 – Knit a garment panel
(Graded)
Assessment Task 1 – Technical File 35%
Part A – Knitted Samples (Produce Knitted Textile Samples)
Part B – Specification Sheets (Perform Knitting Ops.)
Assessment Task 2 – Swatch Book 30%
Assessment Task 3 – Socks 35%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
You must wear flat fully covered shoes at all time in the knit studio.
You must tie back long hair. No long necklaces.
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