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

Chemical processes involved in lens coating according to material safety data sheets

Cleanliness

Lens types and lens materials

Manufacturingprocess waste disposal

Process flows and batch production methodologies

Protective clothing

Safe ordering use handling storage and disposal of chemicals in accordance to suppliers recommendations and or Material Safety Data Sheets

Safety process

Standard operating procedures in line with manufacturersupplier andor organisation requirements

Types of coatings including all substratum coatings and mulitcoatings

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 good housekeeping practices

Communicate with others

Follow WHS and standard operating procedures

Manage process flow

Work independently

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues

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 actual or simulated 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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resources essential for assessment include

access to an optical appliance manufacturing workplace

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place if possible

Written assignmentsprojects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge

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 andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units

It is recommended that this unit should be assessed in conjunction with or after the following units

HLTOPTC Perform technical procedures for the production of ophthalmic appliances

HLTOPT401C Perform technical procedures for the production of ophthalmic appliances

HLTOPTB Edge and fit ophthalmic appliances

HLTOPT406B Edge and fit ophthalmic appliances

Coatings may include:

Appropriate coating process may include but is not limited to:

Equipment servicing, maintenance process may include but is not limited to:

Vacuum coating process may include: