Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce and fit accommodative orthoses that are made to assist with foot problems that require maintenance or pressure relief, such as pressure sores or metatarsalgia, without correcting the foot structure or position.
Work is generally conducted in a small business situation. The unit may apply to a sole practitioner, or someone working directly with medical grade footwear practitioners.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria | |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | |
1. Determine initial job requirements | 1.1 | Select accommodative orthoses materials that reflect requirements of client condition and requirements for durability and performance |
1.2 | Consult other health professionals to clarify or provide additional information | |
2. Produce technical drawing of accommodative orthoses | 2.1 | Produce initial three-dimensional (3D) design of cast |
2.2 | Specify materials to be used in accommodative orthoses construction | |
2.3 | Specify anatomical matching, key references and specific performance requirements of accommodative orthoses | |
2.4 | Specify dimensions and tolerances using appropriate drawing symbols | |
3. Produce and post basic form | 3.1 | Review cast specifications for accuracy, material selection, 3D design and consistency with technical drawing and prescription if applicable |
3.2 | Make changes and refinements as necessary, including balancing aesthetic needs with footwear and condition requirements | |
3.3 | Produce basic form to fitting accuracy of ± 1mm | |
3.4 | Correct and post basic form to accommodative orthoses standard | |
4. Conduct trial fitting of accommodative orthoses | 4.1 | Produce accommodative orthoses for trial |
4.2 | Modify existing shoes for trial accommodative orthoses | |
4.3 | Perform diagnostic fitting of accommodative orthoses | |
4.4 | Interpret results of fitting for possible changes to accommodative orthoses design and materials | |
5. Manufacture accommodative orthoses | 5.1 | Construct accommodative orthoses to specifications |
5.2 | Make allowance for variation between trial and final accommodative orthoses | |
5.3 | Check dimensions and shape of accommodative orthoses against specifications | |
5.4 | Modify existing shoes for accommodative orthoses if necessary | |
5.5 | Finish off accommodative orthoses to established quality standards | |
6. Deliver and fit accommodative orthoses | 6.1 | Check fitting and make adjustments as required to meet client needs |
6.2 | Clarify function, management and maintenance procedures for accommodative orthoses with client | |
6.3 | Explain arrangements for follow-up to client | |
6.4 | Complete record keeping procedures and administrative tasks | |
7. Follow up client | 7.1 | Check function and state of accommodative orthoses during follow-up |
7.2 | Assess client condition, adjust medical grade footwear treatment where required, and update client file | |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Oral communication skills to interact effectively with clients and suppliers
Numeracy skills to:
take accurate measurements
identify and confirm timelines and costs
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Sectors
Medical grade footwear