Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SIRPPKS006A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify, locate and sell eye, ear and oral care products

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIRPPKS006A - Identify, locate and sell eye, ear and oral care products
Description This unit covers skills and knowledge required to provide information to customers on products, services and customer self-care practices related to eye, ear and oral care products.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports front-of-store sales work roles and is carried out under direction of a pharmacist.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites SIRPPKS001A Support the sale of pharmacy and pharmacist-only medicines.
Competency Field Community Pharmacy Product
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Develop knowledge of eye, ear and oral care products and customer self-care practices.
  • Identify and locate eye, ear and oral care products.
  • Identify customer self-care practices and sources of information on conditions that may be treated by eye, ear and oral care products.
  • Use appropriate product terminology.
       
Element: Identify customer eye, ear and oral care needs.
  • Identify customer needs, symptoms, duration and severity.
  • Determine customer's current use of other medications and other medical conditions.
  • Identify and act upon situations requiring referral to pharmacist.
       
Element: Provide information on eye, ear and oral care products and services.
  • Recommend eye, ear and oral care medication and products appropriate to customer symptoms and needs.
  • Provide the customer with information and directions for product use.
  • Provide information to customers on self-care practices.
  • Identify and act upon opportunities to suggest companion products relevant to desired health care outcomes.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

applies pharmacy protocols and procedures when selling eye, ear and oral care medicines, aids and equipment, including:

collecting the required information from customers

identifying situations or requests requiring referral to a pharmacist and refer appropriately

identifying and supplying the relevant medicines, information, aids and equipment to meet customer needs

using appropriate product terminology

applies knowledge of the common causes of eye, ear and oral ailments and conditions

applies knowledge of lifestyle, self-care practices and support services

applies knowledge of products appropriate to treat common eye, ear and oral conditions

respects and protects customer privacy when communicating with customers

provides information to customers in ways appropriate to customer needs and demonstrates appropriate techniques to confirm understanding

recognises the situations requiring referral to a pharmacist or other pharmacy staff according to pharmacy policy

plans and carries out work to meet customer service workflow requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of the sale of eye, ear and oral care medicines and products, over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

performance is observed by the assessor or a technical expert working in partnership with the assessor

access to a real or simulated pharmacy environment

access to relevant pharmacy protocols and procedures

access to relevant documentation, such as product information and self-care advice

access to a range of customers with different requirements (real or simulated)

access to a range of eye, ear and oral care products.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of the candidate in the workplace selling eye, ear and oral care medicines to a range of customers

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

role plays to confirm communication skills to meet diverse customer requirements.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

interpersonal communication skills to:

communicate with the customer, including obtaining and providing information and confirming understanding, through clear and direct communication

ask questions to identify and confirm requirements

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication

apply literacy skills to read and interpret medication and self-care information

respect and maintain privacy and confidentiality of customer information

demonstrate procedures for identifying symptoms and identifying and selling eye, ear and oral care medicines and products

demonstrate procedures for using relevant aids and equipment that may assist customers requiring eye, ear and oral care medicines

access and use information systems as required by the role

plan and organise work to meet customer service requirements.

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

pharmacy policies, protocols and procedures relating to the sale of eye, ear and oral care medicines

common symptoms and conditions for which eye, ear and oral care medicines may be of assistance

range of eye, ear and oral care medicines and basic understanding of modes of action for medicines that can be sold without the involvement of a pharmacist

common side effects of taking eye, ear and oral care medicines

common risk factors that can contribute to eye, ear and oral conditions and related lifestyle and self-care information

aids and equipment that may be of assistance to customers requiring eye, ear and oral care medicines

role boundaries and responsibilities, and circumstances under which referral to a pharmacist or other pharmacy staff is required

communication skills to collect and provide information to customers, including use of structured and open-ended questions and interpretation of non-verbal cues

procedures to follow for collecting and supplying information to an agent acting on behalf of a customer

communication methods and systems to operate as part of a team and provide relevant information to a pharmacist and other pharmacy staff as required.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Sale of eye, ear and oral care products must comply with:

federal and state or territory legislation

industry codes of practice, standards and guidelines

community pharmacy policies, protocols and procedures relating to the sale of eye, ear and oral care medicines.

Eye, ear and oral care products may include:

eye care products

ear protection products

dental hygiene products

denture preparations and accessories

contact lens products

oral health products

Medicines and products may include:

complementary medicines

non-scheduled products

pharmacy medication.

Eye, ear and oral care products may come in various forms, including:

liquids, drops, washes and sprays

gels and paints

tablets and capsules

ointments and creams.

Sources of information may include:

health care information

pharmacy or supplier product leaflets, brochures and manuals

manufacturer information

industry and professional publications.

Other medications may include:

non-scheduled products

prescription medicines

pharmacy and pharmacist-only medicines

herbal and vitamin supplements

controlled drugs.

Recommendations refer to:

only those medicines not requiring referral to a pharmacist for therapeutic advice. This may include S2 medicines and general (non-scheduled) items

aids and equipment.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and locate eye, ear and oral care products. 
Identify customer self-care practices and sources of information on conditions that may be treated by eye, ear and oral care products. 
Use appropriate product terminology. 
Identify customer needs, symptoms, duration and severity. 
Determine customer's current use of other medications and other medical conditions. 
Identify and act upon situations requiring referral to pharmacist. 
Recommend eye, ear and oral care medication and products appropriate to customer symptoms and needs. 
Provide the customer with information and directions for product use. 
Provide information to customers on self-care practices. 
Identify and act upon opportunities to suggest companion products relevant to desired health care outcomes. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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