Course Title: Interact and network with fashion industry participants
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: EMPL7114C
Course Title: Interact and network with fashion industry participants
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5401 - Diploma of Fashion Styling
Course Contact: Anni Juracich
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9236
Course Contact Email: anni.juracich@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sue Robinson
Bianca Christoff
bianca.christoff@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
In this course you will undertake work experience with in the fashion styling industry. It will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge to undertake work, communicate and network with others in the fashion styling industry.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTFD4006 Interact and network with fashion industry participants |
Element: |
1. Prepare to interact with others in the fashion industry |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify roles of different fashion industyr participants and the routine industry communications channels and tools that are appropriate. 1.2 Identify the information needs of fashion industry participants for design, procurement, production and marketing processes 1.3 Identify communication protocols, workplace practices and quality standards of differnent industry participants. 1.4 Follow work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPSs) and safe work practices. |
Element: |
2. Communicate design concepts and production requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use industry appropriate language and terminology to interact and communicate with fashion industry participants 2.2 Identify objectives and processes for communicating design concepts effectively and apply appropriate communication channels and tools 2.3 Apply knowledge of roles and information needs of different industry participants to communicate production requirements 2.4 Seek and respond to feedback to access if communication of design concept and production requirements is effective and incorporate feedback into future communication 2.5 Seek assistance from appropriate personnel with specific and relevant expertise to deal with any communication difficulties or barriers 2.6 Document information and outcomes of communication and maintain records
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Element: |
3. Develop and maintain effective industry networks |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Apply understanding of scope and role of different industry participants to develop networks for relevant areas of operation 3.2 Develop ad maintain cooperative working relationships with relevant industry participants 3.3 Gather and store up to date information about key industry participants to amintain business intelligence and sustain networks
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities for this course includes
online sessions
self paced modules
guest speakers
industry visits for networking
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topics |
Activities |
1 |
Online Session - 12-1 Welcome + Introduction to the course and the self directed modules Overview of Assessment Task 1 and 2
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Assessment Task 1 (AT1) published Assessment Task 2 (AT2) published |
2 |
Online Session - 12-1.30 WIL Paperwork discussed Self Guided Topic - Roles in the Fashion Industry Microcred 1 - WIL Ready (4hrs) - Self Directed (each student needs to do prior to Placement) |
Assessment Task 1 (AT1) questions Assessment Task 2 (AT2) questions Commence independent work on AT1 Commence looking for WIL Placement opportunities for AT2 Complete Microcred 1- WIL Ready - compulsory to undertake WIL Placement. |
3 |
Self Guided Topic - Communication
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PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival Complete Microcred 1- WIL Ready - compulsory to undertake WIL Placement. Continue working on AT1 Continue looking for WIL Placement opportunities for AT2 |
4 |
Online Session - 12-1.30pm RMIT Job Shop - CVs, Cover Letter, Cold Calling, and Networking Self Guided Topic - Workplace Culture + Protocols
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PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival Continue working on AT1 Continue looking for WIL Placement opportunities for AT2 |
5 |
Self Guided Topic - Networking |
Continue working on AT1 Continue looking for WIL Placement opportunities for AT2 |
6 |
Self Guided Topic - Safe Work Practices (SWP) , Legislation + Inclusivity |
Continue working on AT1 Continue looking for WIL Placement opportunities for AT2 |
7 |
Self Guided Topic - Setting up for Freelance |
Continue working on AT1 Continue looking for WIL Placement opportunities for AT2 |
MID-SEMESTER BREAK (29 March - 7 April) | ||
8 |
Work Placement Further Briefing WIL Signoff
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Assessment Task 1 submission due |
9 |
Placement - Assessment Task 2 |
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10 |
Placement - Assessment Task 2 |
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11 |
Placement - Assessment Task 2 |
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12 |
Placement - Assessment Task 2 |
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13 |
Placement - Assessment Task 2 |
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14 |
Placement - Assessment Task 2
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15 |
Placement - Assessment Task 2 | |
16 |
Placement - Assessment Task 2 |
Assessment Task 2 submission due |
17 |
Resubmission |
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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.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Online information on canvas.
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
Assessment Tasks
This course has 2 assessment tasks which you have to successfully complete to pass this course. Assessment Task 2 has included in it the WIL engagement, which is a minimum of 20hrs of Placement in Industry.
Assessment Task 1 - Knowledge Quiz
Assessment Task 2 - Workplace Reflections
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Attendance
Your course involves participating in either face-to-face or online classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course.
Special consideration policy (Late submissions)
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.
Special Consideration
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; for further information see https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work.
Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment.
For further information about special consideration see https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assess
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For further information see https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
RMIT Sustainability Commitment
In adherence with RMIT’s commitment to sustainability, trainers will seek to incorporate environmental concerns in the facilitation of this course. These include, but are not limited to:
• Conserving natural resources
• Using recycled materials wherever possible
• Minimising pollution
• Applying energy savings measures
• Reducing waste
Students are encouraged to identify and follow environmental and resource efficient ways of working whilst studying this course.
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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