Assessor Resource
LMTMF4004A
Select and adjust pre-fabricated medical grade footwear and accessories
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to activities associated with selecting and adjusting pre-fabricated medical grade footwear and accessories. Footwear related medical conditions covered by this unit are those that can be assisted by medical grade footwear. Discretion, initiative and judgement may be demonstrated on the job in own work, either individually or in a team environment. Work is generally conducted in a small business situation.
Work role may include that of sole practitioner or working directly with medical grade footwear practitioners, or in a retail situation. General information may be obtained from client or other parties in relation to perceived problems with the footwear.
Application of pre-fabricated footwear and accessories is concerned with foot-related medical conditions that cannot be assisted by footwear available from normal retail outlets.
The extent and nature of adjustments are dependent on the specifications and client requirements. Footwear types may include a range of styles and types, eg slip-on, court, boot, sandal, inner shoe. Types of adjustment are:
on-site - fit, eg stretch footwear, apply insole, adjust accessory as required
off-site - shoe repairer
This unit is applied according to OHS and workplace practices of the enterprise, which may include:
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
oral, written and visual communication
quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
housekeeping
tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
This unit requires the application of skill associated with communication to interpret assessment, prescription and referral information, discuss and confirm needs with the client and complete client records. Team work skills are used in working as a member of a health and referral network. Planning and organising, problem solving and initiative and enterprise are required to select and carry out appropriate adjustments using required technology. Self management is required to ensure own work complies with specifications, requirements and quality standards.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge necessary for the selection and adjustment of pre-fabricated medical grade footwear and accessories. Foot conditions that apply are those of low complexity and risk.
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