Course Title: Interact and network with fashion industry participants
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: EMPL7114C
Course Title: Interact and network with fashion industry participants
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C6165 - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259232
Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Rohani Osman
Staff office: 513.03.01
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 placement with a textile company within the fashion and textiles industry. As part of your work placement you will start to build an understanding of the relationships that are integral to a textile company throughout the designing and production cycle. You will develop important communication skills as you start to communicate with various people who work within the fashion and textile supply chain.
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 industry participants and the routine industry communication 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 different industry participants 1.4 Follow work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) 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 assess 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 |
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 and maintain cooperative working relationships with relevant industry participants 3.3 Gather and store up-to-date information about key industry participants to maintain business intelligence and sustain networks |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate preparing to interact with other in the TCF industry by completing work-placement with company/ies and started to develop a network of industry participants within your chosen area of textile interest.
Details of Learning Activities
The course content is delivered online over a short series of initial sessions, followed by 40 hours of work placement. Importantly, the days you spend on-site with your selected fashion and/or textile company, will be negotiated between you and the supervising workplace host. Classes are designed to get-you-ready to approach possible placement companies and to ensure you have completed the Work Industry Learning (WIL) paperwork BEFORE attending on site. The 40 hours of work placement will provide you with valuable learning experiences, but also provide the necessary information for you to submit your assessment.
Teaching Schedule
Note: While your on-site work placement experience will cover most the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on individual student needs. One-to-one tutorials and/or small group discussion with your teacher will be arranged by teaching staff to suit your schedule.
Session |
Class content |
Assessments |
1 |
Overview of course module and assessment briefs |
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2 |
Identifying different industry communication channels and tools. Familiarisation with TCF industry language and terminology. |
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3 |
Identify and use communication strategies, communication protocols, workplace practices and quality standards. Identifying TCF industry networks and organisations |
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4 |
The roles of various fashion industry participants; who, what, where? |
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5 |
Legislation: Safe work practices, workers’ rights, Fair Work Act |
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6 |
Business operations, documentation and record keeping requirements, quality standards of documentation. |
Assessment 1 due Knowledge Assessment |
7 |
Identify and apply knowledge of roles and information needs of different industry participants to communicate production requirements |
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8 |
Apply understanding of scope and role of different industry participants to develop networks for relevant areas of operation. |
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9 |
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with relevant industry participants.
*Individual student meetings to update staff on work placements and assessment tasks. |
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10 |
Document information and outcomes of communication, and maintain records |
Assessment 2 due Prepare to interact with others in the fashion industry |
11 |
Seek and respond to feedback to assess if communication of design concept and production requirements is effective, and incorporate feedback into future communication |
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12 |
Collect evidence that you have used industry appropriate language and terminology to interact and communicate with TCF industry participants.
*Individual student meetings to update staff on work placements and assessment tasks. |
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13 |
Seek assistance from appropriate personnel with specific and relevant expertise to deal with any communication difficulties or barriers that you have encountered during work placement. |
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14 |
Develop a database of industry participants and identify strategies on how to maintain the currency of your database. |
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15 |
Finalisation of work placement information and documents for Assessment Task 3. |
Assessment 3 due Work Placement |
16 |
Assessment feedback and house keeping |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The RMIT University website has some excellent services that can support students in applying for work placement opportunities, internships and voluntary work within the fashion and textiles field of interest. Suggested links below:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/life-and-work-opportunities/jobs-and-career-advice
You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.
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
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.
Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for 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
Please refer to the assessment briefs available on Canvas for the full assessment criteria.
Please make sure you have completed the WIL forms and submitted these to your Program Coordinator BEFORE attending your work-placement.
Assessment 1: Knowledge Assessment Due Date: Week 6
Assessment 2: Prepare to interact with others in the fashion industry Due Date: Week 10
Assessment 3: Work Placement Due Date: Week 15
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/forms/assessment-forms
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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the 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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now requires to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC 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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