Elements and Performance Criteria
- Work in the prosthetic orthotic industry context
- Work with knowledge of the role and function of various occupations associated with the prosthetic orthotic industry
- Work with knowledge of the role and principal activities of the prosthetic orthotic industry and of organisations within the industry
- Support the role of health care workers and professionals associated with the industry
- Work with an understanding of current industry issues
- Demonstrate commitment to quality prosthetic orthotic services for clients with disabilities
- Identify common disabilities associated with the prosthetic orthotics industry
- Apply an understanding of elementary social and behavioural aspects of disabilities
- Acknowledge and support the rights of people with disabilities
- Take into account personal attitudes and values regarding disability
- Apply awareness of environmental influences on disabled people
- Communicate effectively with others
- Collect information to achieve work responsibilities from appropriate sources
- Use verbal communication and listening skills effectively to seek, convey and confirm workplace instructions
- Participate constructively in work group discussions concerning workplace issues
- Follow appropriate meeting procedures
- Respond promptly and in accordance with organisation requirements to instructions or enquiries