Fabricate spinal, upper and lower extremity orthoses

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 HLTPO304C, 'Fabricate spinal, upper and lower extremity orthoses'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Ascertain requirements for spinal, upper and lower extremity orthoses

1.1 Review prescriptions or instructions from appropriate health professionals to confirm all required information has been provided

1.2 Participate in taking client measurements and design of orthoses as directed, and in accordance with organisation policy and procedure

1.3 Use effective communication skills to ensure information collected is accurate

2. Fabricate and trial fit spinal, lower and upper extremity orthoses

2.1 Assemble materials and equipment

2.2 Fill and modify cast or prepare tracing for manufacture as required in accordance with client requirements

2.3 Fabricate orthoses using appropriate materials and techniques

2.4 Fabricate lower and upper orthoses using appropriate techniques, materials and equipment

2.5 Trial fit orthoses in accordance with organisation policy and modify prior to final fit

2.6 Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisation policy and procedures

3. Finish spinal, lower and upper extremity orthoses

3.1 Finish orthoses using appropriate materials and techniques

3.2 Align and assemble components correctly

3.3 Fit orthoses to client in accordance with organisation policy, and modify as required to ensure client satisfaction with product

3.4 Establish, complete and store job records in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

3.5 Repair and modify spinal, lower and upper extremity orthoses as required


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTPO304C appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT32107 - Certificate III in Prosthetic/Orthotic Technology