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 and/or 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 an appropriate workplace

access to normal supporting departments/professions

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place

Written assignments/projects

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

Questioning

Role play simulation

Related units:

This unit should be undertaken before or in conjunction with this unit

HLTART404B Install and maintain augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices

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:

Appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources

Hardware/firmware setup for commonly used assistive technology systems

Safety and environmental aspects of relevant organisation activities

Software setup for commonly used environmental control (EC) systems

The full range of procedures to install an appropriate EC system

Awareness of organisation policies and procedures in relation to

the scope of the role of the rehabilitation technician:

workplace procedures

recording/documentation of processes and techniques

Awareness of installation requirements of commercially available EC systems and electrical products

Awareness of appropriate range and application of input devices

Awareness of appropriate EC systems, electrical and telecommunication standards, terminology and troubleshooting requirements

Awareness of the role of other practitioners in the field and in related fields including their roles, capabilities and limitations

Awareness of Australian wiring code

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Communicate with clients and others

Evaluate, problem solve and address a variety of commercially available EC system mounting and installation problems

Identify design or performance problems and bring them to the attention of the appropriate person

Identify EC system faults and rectify at a module level

Identify environmental systems and appropriate means of control

Liaise with suitably qualified trades people

Maintain accurate records

Make mounting and installation adjustments

Measure fundamental angles, masses and lengths

Read and make engineering drawings and sketches

Select appropriate materials and techniques

Select/design/mount user interface/s mounting device in conjunction with the therapist or rehabilitation engineer

Use design skills in the appropriate selection of materials for EC systems and ancillary component manufacture and/or modification

Use electrical/electronic measurement tools to diagnose external faults

Use hand tools and machinery to undertake adjustments and modifications as required

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 and work effectively with work colleagues, associates and clients including team work and client confidentiality

Communicate with client in order to obtain clear and precise information about proper use, maintenance and function of the device and/or its modifications

Manage time and workload

Use english literacy skills to the level required for fulfil job role in a safe manner

Use numeracy skills to the level required to fulfil job role

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Environmental Control Systems/Unitsmay include:

Human/Technology Interface:

control interface (hardware by which the client may access the device)

selection techniques (access method used by clients)

selection methods (direct or indirect coded access)

selection set (language code)

users visual display

Processor:

X10 coding systems

infrared/ultrasonic/Bluetooth and other transmission methods

setting recall

output control

Outputs

to external devices including infrared, ultrasonic, X10 coding, home automation systems, serial, parallel, USB

Physical construction

size

portability

ease of mounting

Relevant professionalsmay include:

Rehabilitation engineers

Medical practitioner

Special education teacher

Speech pathologist

Occupational therapist

Social worker

Psychologist

Orthotist

Physiotherapist

Architect

Electrician

Telecommunication engineers

Prescription information sources may include:

Architectural requirements

Occupational therapy assessment

Social work/psychology assessment

Educational requirements

Selection criteria may include:

Client's ability to use the EC interfaces

Functional posture and ability of the client

EC system cost benefit

Ability to service and maintain the system

Availability of EC systems and maintenance capacity: locally, interstate and overseas

Electrician assessment

Operational competencyincludes:

Optimising the ergonomics of the client interface with respect to the client's residual function

Services include:

Electrical

Power

Gas

Telephone

Data transmission modalities

Modification, installation and maintenance may include;

Adaptation of commercially available components for use with the EC system, AAC device or wheelchair controls

Design and manufacture of unique components and devices for use with the EC system

Adaptation of alternative manufacturer's components to provide an effective EC system

Selection/design and installation of a power supply for all the elements of the EC system as required

Selection and installation of commercially available mounting systems

Programming/setting of protocols and codes for communication between parts of an EC system

Identify EC system faults and rectify at a module level

Record system settings (software/hardware)

Maintain cabling and connectors, switches and other interfaces including mounting systems

Replace/maintain batteries

Observe infection control and universal precautions for keyboards/interfaces

Hand tools, measuring instruments and machinery may include:

Hand tools:

general maintenance tools

general metal and plastic cutting tools

general metal an plastic forming tools

general soldering tools

Measuring instruments:

multimeter

oscilloscope

logic probe

continuity tester

dial callipers

Power tools:

Drill

angle grinder

jig saw

linisher

grinder

guillotine

lathe

drill/mill

power saw/hacksaw

bandsaw

router