Course Title: Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: MANU7433C
Course Title: Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5396 - Diploma of Interior Design
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759
Course Contact Email: svdsc.design.tech@rmit.edu
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
Danielle Trengenza
Karen Tan
Nominal Hours: 56
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 of competency covers measuring up and calculating fabric and tracking quantities for window coverings during a site visit for subsequent use in job specifications and quotes/tenders.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking windows coverings work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFSF3008 Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings |
Element: |
1. Prepare for calculations |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Drape requirements, fabric types and lining/interlining requirements are noted from work order 1.2 Mathematical processes and guide charts required are identified 1.3 Measuring and calculating equipment are collected |
Element: |
2. Measure windows and calculate drape fabric requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 2.2 Fabric repeats are noted from samples of customer selected fabrics and recorded 2.3 Fabric width and pattern repeat are noted for work order 2.4 Finished length of window covering is identified for order 2.5 Heading type is identified for order and fullness ratio is identified 2.6 Loose or attached lining preference is noted on work order 2.7 Finished width of tracking and window covering is measured and noted 2.8 Number of fabric drops per curtain is calculated 2.9 Length of each fabric drop is calculated based on finished length plus hem and heading allowances and pattern repeats 2.10 Allowances for seams, hems, headings, drape fullness or heading type are noted for the work order
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Element: |
3. Calculate lining and interlining quantities |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Width of lining and interlining fabrics is noted 3.2 Number of lining/interlining widths or quantity of continuous lining is calculated based on required number of drape drops or continuous fabric 3.3 Length of lining/interlining drops is calculated, including hem allowances 3.4 Amount of lining/interlining fabric is calculated and noted for work order 3.5 Procedures for minimising waste fabric are identified |
Element: |
4 Complete documentation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Quotation is prepared for client according to workplace procedures 4.2 Documentation is forwarded to appropriate work area |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the elements of this unit for learning outcomes.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a Virtual studio classroom using industry standard tools and resources.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
Teaching Schedule
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WEEK
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Session 1
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Session 2 |
Tasks Due: |
1 |
Introduction to the clustered courses and project overview.
Introduction of AT2 task |
Introduction Soft Furnishings Fibres & Weaves 1 Weft & Warp
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AT1 – Due Wk 14 AT2 – Due Wk 8 AT3 – Due Wk 16
Intro AT2 |
2 |
SITE ANALYSIS & BRIEF ESTABLISHMENT
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Fibres & Weaves 2 Weaves |
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3 |
Spatial layouts |
Types and Treatments of Windows |
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4 |
Present style client + furniture style to class |
BQ Film 1 BQ Film 2
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5 |
Soft furnishings fabric & styles
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Pelmets and Curtain Hardware |
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6 |
Excursion day Porter Davis World of Style or similar |
Curtain Calculation
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7 |
AT2 presentations |
Blind Calculation
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AT2 presentions |
8 |
Report- Part 1 Report- Part 2
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BQ Product Catalogue
AT2 presentation |
AT2- due 8 Concept Presentation |
9 |
REVIEW PROCESS |
Documentation
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10 |
Documentation & Sourcing Furniture
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Documentation
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AT3-Part A |
11 |
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT |
Master schedules/Contract |
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12 |
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT |
Studio time documentation preparation. |
AT3-Part B |
13 |
Review and assessment preparation time
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Flooring schedule |
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14 |
AT1 Knowledge Quiz In class |
AT1 Soft Furnishings knowledge quiz |
AT1-Due 14 AT1 Knowledge |
15 |
Finalise Presentations Review
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Studio time - Documentation |
AT3-Oral Presentation |
16 |
FINAL PRESENTATION – AT2/3 Oral presentation |
Final Presentation - AT 2/3 Oral presentation |
AT3- due 16 Documentation
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian
https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments? The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this unit will be project based.
Assessment Tasks
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment is on-going throughout the course.
Decoration Studio
This course will be clustered with the course ARCH5247C Decorate residential interiors, ARCH5248C Research and recommend furniture and delivered using a blended approach.
TASK 1 - AT1 Knowledge Assessment Due week 14
TASK 2 - AT2 Case Study & report due Week 8
TASK 3 - AT3
- Mini task -week 10 Part A
- Mini Task -week 12 Part B
- Oral Presentation - week 15
- Documentation on the case study due week 16
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments.
Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-andexams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit
of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above)
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
(http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration)
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian (http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing)
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments? The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student feedback at RMIT:
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedback-mechanisms
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Cover Sheet for Submissions
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas;
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
IT orientation
It's time to get ready;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/it-orientation
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