Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability 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 procedures and processes including report requirements. Communicate effectively with clients and health professionals Communicate effectively with the client to obtain clear and precise information about problems with the footwear Communicate and work effectively with work colleagues, associates and clients encompassing teamwork, client confidentiality, and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills. Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds Conduct fittings under supervision of an appropriate health professional or in accordance with organisation policy Correctly select appropriate footwear modification materials Correctly and safely operate a range of common footwear modification hand tools and electric machines Demonstrate hand and machine leather cutting, sewing and finishing Demonstrate literacy in English or a community language depending on the language used in pamphlets or workplace manuals Evaluate, problem solve and address a variety of common off-the-shelf footwear and orthoses problems Identify and safely use a range of commercial adhesives Identify and safely use a range of adhesives Maintain accurate records Make minor adjustments Recognise, report and manage errors and risk within work role Safely use electric machinery to sew and finish footwear modification materials Select and modify and fit footwear to meet client and clinician requirements Select appropriate materials and techniques Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues Use hand tools and machinery to undertake footwear modifications, as required. Use numeracy skills ranging from the ability to complete arithmetic calculations, to measuring and completing modifications on footwear continued ... |