The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Knowledge of industry standards and guidelines

Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols

Method of assessment:

Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision

Observation of work activities when identifying and respond to risks associated with hyperbaric therapy

Observation of simulation and/or role play when identifying and respond to risks associated with hyperbaric therapy

Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care

Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses

Recognition of relevant life/work experience

Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge

Authenticated reports of experience in identifying and respond to risks associated with hyperbaric therapy (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)

Training records associated with first aid, WHS training, orientation/induction training, safe manual handling, universal infection control procedures

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units:

This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following unit:

HLTHY505C Manage the maintenance of hyperbaric systems

This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of:

Calibration of equipment

Function of a compression chamber and equipment

Gas sampling routines

Hierarchy of control measures

Identification and management of hazards and their associated risks related to oxygen systems

Legal and regulatory requirements

Operational procedures relating to compression chambers

Procedures for cleaning oxygen systems

Procedures/actions in event of faulty equipment related to compression chambers

Relevance of operational test on all equipment

Storage of oxygen compatible equipment

Systems diagrams

Use of appropriate tools, lubricants

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Adhere to manufacturer's instructions.

Comply with industry standards and guidelines

Comply with organisation policies and procedures including those of work health and safety (WHS)

Conduct risk assessments according to current standards to ensure the safety of the hyperbaric system

Identify the steps to be taken to conduct a risk assessment

In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to:

Apply confidentiality requirements in relation to client information

Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Deal with conflict

Develop and implement a risk management strategy

Read schematic and electrical diagrams

Research material makeup

Solve problems including an ability to use available resources

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues, including appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources

Use numeracy skills ranging from the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations, recording stock levels and statistical information

Use oral communication skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation, including skills in:

asking questions

providing clear information

listening to and understanding workplace instructions

clarifying workplace instructions when necessary

effective verbal and non verbal communication with a range of internal and external persons

competence in English or a community language, depending on client group and organisation requirements

Use reading and writing skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation at a level of skill required for reading and documenting information and understanding complex policy and procedure manuals

Work with others and display empathy with client and relatives

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Hyperbaric systemmustinclude:

Hyperbaric chamber

Compressors

Storage cylinders

Electrical systems

Gas analysis systems

Breathing systems

Hull

Environmental conditioning system

Filtration systems

Fire deluge systems

Communications equipment for inside chamber

Fire fighting equipment

Chamber observation equipment

Contextmustinclude:

Clinical treatments

Non-clinical

Equipment

Client hoods/Built In Breathing Systems

Client monitoring equipment

Client ventilator

Infusion devices

Emergency medical equipment

Seating for chamber

Client clothing

Client bedding

Manual handling / pressure relief devices

Sundry medical equipment

Clients reading material

Clinical notes

Materials

Primary dressing

Secondary dressing

Fixation material

Topical medications

Hearing aids

Hair grooming products

Hair pieces

Glasses

Prostheses

Hierarchy

Design

Eliminate

Substitute

Redesign

Separate

Administrate

Personal Protective Equipment