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 literacy in English or a community language depending on the language used in pamphlets or workplace manuals Collect and interpret relevant client information 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 Comply with organisation policy in relation to the scope and boundary of the role of the prosthetic orthotic technician in relation to client service provision Follow administration and record-keeping procedures Participate in the review of clients' needs Provide a prosthetic/orthotic device designed to meet individual client requirements Recognise, report and manage errors and risk within work role Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues, including appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources Undertake anatomical measurement Use effective interpersonal and communication skills with clients and health professionals Use numeracy skills including the ability to complete arithmetic calculations for manufacturing a prosthetic/orthotic device, and for anatomical measurement Use oral communication skills as 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 literacy in English or a community language, depending on client group and organisation requirements Use reading and writing skills as required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation at a level of skill that includes reading workplace safety and organisation procedure manuals, maintaining job records, drafting correspondence and documenting client information Use problem solving skills required for specifying or designing a prosthetic/orthotic device to meet specific client needs |