Dispense optical appliances and services

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
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 HLTOPD403B, 'Dispense optical appliances and services'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Dispense optical appliances and services' 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. Establish a positive relationship with the client

1.1 Review prescription or customer record and explain procedures to the client

1.2 Determine client's needs and expectations

1.3 Give client the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns

1.4 Gain informed consent from client where applicable

1.5 Identify and meet special needs of client

1.6 Maintain confidentiality of client information

1.7 Build rapport with the client

1.8 Communicate clearly with the client throughout the discussion

1.9 Provide feedback to the client

1.10 Involve the client in the decision making process

2. Fit optical appliances to client

2.1 Interpret prescription to determine the product most suited to the client's needs

2.2 Neutralise spectacles and take measurements

2.3 Determine the style and performance requirements of the optical appliance in consultation with the client and in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures and industry best practice

2.4 Explain to the client how the optical appliance will meet the client's visual, functional and cosmetic needs

2.5 Take special needs of client into account in the fitting of optical appliances

2.6 Adjust frames to client to optimise visual performance

2.7 Ensure optical appliances meet acceptable hygiene standards

2.8 Instruct client on correct use and care of appliance

2.9 Give the client the opportunity to voice concerns in relation to optical appliance

3. Complete the transaction

3.1 Complete financial transaction in accordance with relevant policies and procedures

3.2 Complete records in accordance with relevant policies and procedures

3.3 Present and store records in accordance with organisation and legal requirements

3.4 Complete documentation in accordance with organisation requirements and with industry standards

4. Provide follow up service to client

4.1 Recommend client follow up

4.2 Modify fit as required

4.3 Review client outcomes and compare to client's goals

4.4 Provide information in relation to additional support services are provided to the client


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTOPD403B appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT43507 - Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing