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

Ramifications of breaches of confidentiality policies and legislation

Relevant accreditation processes and quality improvement practices

Relevant materials and manufacturing processes

Relevant organisation policies procedures standards and legislation

Relevant standards

Safety and environmental issues

The legal and ethical implications of work

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Interpret standard and legislative requirements and instructions

Communicate to seek clarification of tasks

Manage document and maintain accurate records

Identify design problems

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 procedures and processes including reporting requirements

Communicate with work colleagues associates and clients including

teamwork

client confidentiality

interpersonal skills

Manage time and workload

Use literacy skills required to fulfil job role

Use numeracy skills required to fulfil job role

Use problem solving skills to constructively achieve outcomes

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

Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit

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

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

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 andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

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

Resources essential for assessment include

Access to appropriate workplace where assessment can occur

Access to supporting departments and professions

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place

Written assignmentsprojects

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

Questioning

Role play simulation

Technical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated setting If successful a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision

Rehabilitation equipment may include:

Documentation may include but is not limited to:

Relevant health professionals may include:

Assessment/ test may include:

Tests set-up may include:

Organisation policies and procedures may include: