Course Title: Participate in production planning processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: MANU7402C

Course Title: Participate in production planning processes

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

Lucy Adam

lucy.adam@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 70

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 develop the skills and knowledge required to analyse the workplace in relation to environmentally sustainable work practices and to implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness. This will include considering the way sustainable work practices can be applied throughout the development of knit, weave and/or print related textile production and processes.

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is:

  • CUAPPR504 Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTGN5001 Participate in production planning processes

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 Confirm production requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Confirm projected requirements regarding stock supplies, product quantities, quality and delivery schedules 2.2 Resolve any identified issues and problems concerning projected requirements, in collaboration with relevant personnel 2.3 Determine requirements for implementing organisational systems 2.4 Comply with relevant workplace procedures

Element:

3 Gather specific production information

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Obtain and confirm specific information relating to production capacity 3.2 Gather and interpret details of production line requirements regarding batch or run sizes and other relevant information to prepare production plan 3.3 Identify and confirm resources, supply requirements, availability of machines and personnel

Element:

4 Participate in planning meetings and record outcomes

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Confirm specific requirements for meetings 4.2 Prepare production data and other planning information 4.3 Contribute and discuss information according to meeting procedures 4.4 Take follow-up action on meeting outcomes 4.5 Maintain production planning records and prepare reports, where necessary

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. You will have considered your workplace and/or creative production environment and identified sustainable processes and practices that impact the environment, and identified ways in which to implement and monitor improvements. 


Details of Learning Activities

Sessions will include

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures
  •  online discussion and participation
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material
  • design activities or projects
  • guest lecture/presentation
  • group discussion
  • research
  • independent project based work

 


Teaching Schedule

Weekly Schedule Semester 1 2020/

 

 

 

­WEEK/

Class content

Assessment due dates
  1.  

Overview of course content and assessment requirements, including shared OneDrive folder for uploading weekly writing tasks.

Current Practices and global and domestic sustainability trends.

Warm up class discussion. What are the big issues and sustainability trends in fashion and textiles?

Topic: Business making a difference

 
  1.  

Topic : Innovation in Production, future trends and jobs, technology and textiles, new materials

 
  1.  

Topic: New Technologies with Fibre Production and designing with sustainable materials

 
  1.  

Topic: Ethics in fashion and Textiles, ECA accreditation, transparent supply chains

 
  1.  

Topic: Local manufacturing, accreditations and standards

 
  1.  

Sustainable Sample Production, establishing job requirements, SOP’s, laser cutter induction

Due Date: Sustainability Journal

  1.  

Sustainable Sample Production

WHS, SOP’s, selection of raw materials, conduct and assess trials

 
  1.  

Sustainable Sample Production

WHS, SOP’s, selection of raw materials, conduct and assess trials

 
  1.  

Sustainable Sample Production

WHS, SOP’s, selection of raw materials, conduct and assess trials

 
  1.  

Sustainable Sample Production

WHS, SOP’s, selection of raw materials, conduct and assess trials

 
  1.  

Sustainable sample production plan 

 
  1.  

Sustainable sample presentation. You will bring your finished production samples and completed templates accompanying each swatch to class. You will be required to discuss various production aspects of samples and findings.

Due Date:

Sustainable sample production plan
  1.  

Sustainable sample production plan 

Analysis of current work practices, materials use, purchasing strategies. This will involve developing an environmental policy and investigating resource usage

 
  1.  

Sustainable sample production plan 

Analysis of process. The way you operate your processes will impact on the environment. What are the environmental impacts from your processes? You will need to determine manufacturing capabilities, limitations and opportunities

 
  1.  

Sustainable sample production plan 

Implement strategies and set targets for improvement.

Your Audit Plan will conclude with descriptions of how you will monitor, implement and make environmental improvements in the future making mention of any relevant organisations, accreditations or certifications.

Due date:

Sustainability audit plan 
  1.  

Feedback

 

 

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

Black, Sandy. 2012. The Sustainable Fashion Handbook.  London: Thames and Hudson Ltd.

 

Fletcher, Kate., and Linda Grose. 2011. Fashion & Sustainability: Design for Change, London: Laurence King.

 

Link to Brunswick Library Sustainable Fashion and Textiles:

http://rmit.libguides.com/sustain-fashion


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

1.  Sustainability Journal  Due date week 6
This assessment task will take place over 5 weeks (weeks 1-5).  

2.  Sustainable sample production plan Due date week 12
This assessment task will take place over 5 weeks (in weeks 6-10).  

3. Sustainable audit plan Due date week 15
You have 5 weeks to complete this assessment

 


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.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-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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