This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

impact of relevant medical problems and patient requirements on the accommodative orthoses making process

elements and principles of accommodative orthoses design and how they can be used to meet specified requirements

applied anthropometrics of the foot the variables in and effects of physical force systems orthoses and footwear on the body and dimensional shape and other physical characteristics of commercial footwear

accommodative orthoses construction and standards terminology diagnostic and definitive constructions modification processes materials and tools and equipment used

range of techniques to adjust orthoses to meet specifications

other practitioners in the field and in major related fields including their roles capabilities and limitations

safety and environmental aspects of relevant workplace activities

relevant OHS legislation regulatory requirements copyright obligations and codes of practice

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

evaluate problem solve and address a variety of design and construction problems

use hand and machine tools and operating computer equipment

use cutting adding and grinding techniques

communicate and work effectively with work colleagues associates and clients encompassing team work client confidentiality and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills

communicate and interact effectively with clients component suppliers and in the workplace

determine report requirements and presenting reports and information in appropriate formats

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

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 the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

interpret client specifications and assessments

assess stock accommodative orthoses in relation to client needs

determine techniques and resources required to construct accommodative orthoses

construct and adjust accommodative orthoses to meet specifications

identify and confirm costs timelines etc

communicate effectively with design team customers etc

apply OHS policies in work operations

maintain accurate records

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Construction techniques may include:

Materials may include:

OHS practices