Adapt, install and construct postural seating

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTART408B, 'Adapt, install and construct postural seating'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Adapt, install and construct postural seating' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Determine postural seating requirements

1.1 Consider prescription or instruction provided by relevant health professionals to confirm that all required technical information has been provided

1.2 Discuss and agree upon technical requirements with client and relevant health professionals

1.3 Discuss and agree upon technical aspects of postural seating and seating options and attachments to meet client requirements

2. Select postural seating methods

2.1 Assess technical aspects of seating systems in terms of applicability for specified functional requirements, effectiveness of pressure management and compliance with applicable guidelines

2.2 Select, manufacture and/or modify custom seating system and/or postural control accessories to meet client requirements in conjunction with relevant health professional

2.3 Document specifications for construction and selection in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3. Manufacture postural seating systems

3.1 Select appropriate method and/or accessories for postural control

3.2 Fabricate the seating system in accordance with OHS requirements, relevant standards and with organisation procedures

4. Install postural seating and/or postural seating components

4.1 Install the seating system in accordance with OHS requirements, relevant standards and with organisation procedures

4.2 Instruct client and relevant others in the correct operation, servicing and maintenance of the seating system

5. Evaluate postural seating system

5.1 Measure soft tissue pressures and skin condition at support surfaces

5.2 Establish, maintain and store client files in accordance with organisation policies and procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTART408B appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT43607 - Certificate IV in Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology