The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Prepare packing area
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Wear appropriate attire Completed |
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Clean area prior to processing Completed |
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Wash hands according to infection control guidelines Completed |
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Manage and maintain stock levels, including manufacturers batch/lot number tracking, according to organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Test heat sealers Completed |
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Prepare and inspect items
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Identify items requiring specific priority Completed |
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Sort items according to type, size and density for appropriate packaging material and method, as per organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Inspect items for cleanliness and dryness and reprocess where required Completed |
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Inspect items for functionality and completeness according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Re-assemble multi-part items for checking and disassemble or sufficiently loosen prior to packaging and sterilisation to ensure sterilant contact on all surfaces Completed |
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Prepare and inspect items for functionality and life expectancy with consideration of the continued care and maintenance of general and specialised instruments including microsurgical, insulated, handpieces, power tools and endoscopic equipment, according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Use illuminated magnifier appropriately Completed |
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Lubricate moving parts where necessary and according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Identify loan items and implantable items and process according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Identify, report, remove and/or replace damaged/faulty items and items due for preventative maintenance Completed |
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Report missing items according to organisation policies and protocols Completed |
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Assemble and package thermally disinfected items for transfer to appropriate location Completed |
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Assemble and package items
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Select packaging materials and technique with reference to sterilisation mode, and according to AS/NZS 4187, and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Select, inspect and prepare instrument trays or rigid sterilisation containers according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Assemble trays/rigid containers of instruments against check lists Completed |
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Open and unlock items with hinges/ratchets Completed |
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Disassemble/loosen multi-part instruments Completed |
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Protect delicate and sharp items in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Select appropriate packaging material Completed |
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Package hollow ware items with all openings facing the same direction Completed |
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Use chemical indicators according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Pack, secure and label packages to comply with aseptic retrieval principles Completed |
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Close and secure rigid sterilisation containers with external tamper-proof clips, chemical indicators and labels, according to manufacturer's specifications Completed |
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Use appropriate manual handling when assembling and packing items Completed |
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Complete quality assurance documentation according to AS/NZS 4187 and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Operate equipment
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Select and operate equipment correctly and safely Completed |
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Complete routine cleaning and performance monitoring and maintenance of heat sealing equipment according to AS/NZS 4187, manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Use appropriate manual handling when operating equipment and ergonomic packing tables and anti-fatigue matting Completed |
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