Course Title: Perform industrial sewing on textile products
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: GRAP5399C
Course Title: Perform industrial sewing on textile products
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
Patricia McCarthy-Henry
patricia.mccarthyhenry@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
None
Course Description
In this course you will learn how to operate various industrial sewing machines, designed to sew fabrics and textiles together, finish raw edges and complete finishing operations. You will learn how to follow and apply instructions while complying with safe work practices to construct samples and finished sewn pieces for knitted and woven fibres, fabrics and textile products.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTTX2009 Perform industrial sewing on textile products |
Element: |
1 Determine job requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
Element: |
2 Prepare to perform industrial sewing |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Receive and check work and determine any follow-up action 2.2 Lay out work in sequence 2.3 Prepare workstation according to workplace procedures, clean and check machine 2.4 Set up and adjust machine, needles, attachments and/or parts, and identify and report or replace worn or faulty items 2.5 Keep a record of operations |
Element: |
3 Sew textile product |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Conduct sewing operations according to requirements to meet quality standards, speed of operations and workplace procedures 3.2 Control machine speed and work handling according to the type of operations, fabrics and product type 3.3 Check machine performance regularly and inspect finished work for signs of faulty operation 3.4 Take required action to rectify faults according to workplace procedures |
Element: |
4 Complete work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Inspect sewn components or textile products, check finished pieces against quality standards, identify any faults and take appropriate action 4.2 Record results of inspection and any action to correct or reject faulty work 4.3 Take and keep a record of preventative action to avoid any recurrence of defective work 4.4 Complete production records and packing slips 4.5 Direct completed work to the next operation or packing section |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in operating selected industrial sewing machines in accordance with WHS standards to create various sewn textile products.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course you will engage in the following learning activities:
- practical demonstrations in studio
- design activities and projects
- independent project based work
- practical studio based workshops
Teaching Schedule
Session |
Learning Activity |
Assessments |
1 |
Overview of course Handout: Course and assessment outline Discussion: Introduction to sewing room SOP’s and WHS procedures/rules Operating machinery safely
Equipment list |
Assessment Task 1 Online Quiz Due: Must complete on-line quiz before week 2 class.
Assessment Task 2 Observational Checklist Due: |
2 |
Introduction: Preparation of setting up a workstation - Lock stitch machine Task: Technical File and Demonstration: Task: Technical File Seams – open & closed, top stitching & edge stitching, stop/start to continue stitching, identifying grain lines – straight and bias Discussion: Fabrics
Special handling requirements/fabric variations
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Begin Assessment Task 3:
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3 |
Task: Technical File and Demonstration: Task: Technical File French seam, curved seams: clipping and notching, right angle junction seam Task: Assessment Task 4 Equipment Roll Sample Provided Pattern requirements - Students to design own roll with end use in mind. - Students encouraged to incorporate their own printed fabrics. Construction as per sample |
Begin Assessment Task 4: |
4 |
Task: Technical File and Demonstration: Demonstrations: Overlockers (3 and 4 thread)
Task: Technical File Overlocked square calico sample Overlock: open seam, closed seam, trimming & knotting threads, stretch fabric/knits: overlocking-right side/wrong side
Production: Equipment Roll |
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5 |
Task: Technical File and Demonstration: Hemming Task: Technical File Overlocked and double fold – woven Twin needle cover stitch hem - knitted fabric
Production: Equipment Roll |
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6 |
Production: Equipment Roll Quality checklist Cover Sheet |
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7 |
Task: Technical File and Demonstration: Zippers: types
Discussion/demonstration
Task: Technical File Lapped method Invisible |
Assessment Task 4 Equipment Roll Due: Competent completion of equipment roll (including pattern) and submitted at start of class |
8 |
Task: Technical File and Demonstration: Button-hole machine, gathering Task: Technical File Standard button hole Sewing on a button (by hand) Gathering |
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9 |
Task: Assessment Task 5 Bag with a Purpose Bag with a Purpose Pattern requirements
* May use purchased web-strapping |
Begin Assessment Task 5: |
10 |
Task: Technical File and Demonstration: Patch pocket Task: Technical File Patch pocket (square/rectangular – top-stitched
Use class to complete all samples for technical file. |
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11 |
Production: Bag with a Purpose
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Assessment Task 4 Technical File Due: |
12 |
Production: Bag with a Purpose
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13 |
Production: Bag with a Purpose
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14 |
Production: Bag with a Purpose
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Assessment Task 2 Observational Checklist Due: |
15 |
Production: Bag with a Purpose
Checklist |
Assessment Task 5 Bag with a Purpose Due: |
16 |
Course completion
Individual feedback sessions
Discussion: Q&A/possible pathway |
Resubmission of work |
Note - While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on the class needs and availability of resources
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be required to bring the following equipment.
Tape measure,
Ruler
Dressmakers pins
Scissors - sharp good quality for fabric & paper scissors
Specific coloured machine thread to match project work
Quick unpick
Folder / notebook
The University Library has extensive resources on Sewing methods and other relevant support information.
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
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on MyRMIT for full assessment criteria
Assessment Task 1: On-line Quiz Due date: Week 2
Assessment Task 2: Observational Checklist Due date: Week 14
Assessment Task 3: Equipment Roll Due date: Week 7
Assessment Task 4: Technical file Due date: Week 11
Assessment Task 5: Bag with a Purpose 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 (or Program Coordinator)
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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