Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide basic foot skin and foot nail care to clients |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may apply to work with older people in a range of residential and community service contexts This level of support does not involve the professional input from a podiatrist In cases where a client is being supported by a podiatrist the appropriate unit of competency is:
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for basic foot skin and nail care |
1.1 Confirm that prior assessment of person's feet by relevant health professional has identified need for basic foot skin and nail care services which are appropriate for worker's role 1.2 Confirm client requirements for foot care according to personal needs support plan 1.3 Provide a safe and comfortable setting 1.4 Gather necessary equipment and materials 1.5 Implement appropriate infection control guidelines |
2. Perform basic foot skin and nail care |
2.1 Explain foot skin and nail care procedures to the client 2.2 Assist the client to remove and put on shoes, socks and hosiery, where necessary 2.3 Correctly position the client for foot skin and nail care 2.4 Perform nail filing according to personal needs support plan and using appropriate infection control procedures 2.5 Wash and dry feet according to individualised plan, implementing appropriate infection control procedures 2.6 Perform foot skin care according to personal needs support plan and using appropriate infection control procedures 2.7 Identify an indicators of foot issues requiring attention outside basic nail and skin care and make appropriate referral in a timely manner |
3. Clean and store equipment and materials |
3.1 Collect, handle, manage and dispose of biological waste material according to organisation/setting guidelines and infection control requirements 3.2 Clean and store equipment according to manufacturers guidelines, setting protocols and infection control requirements |
4. Document client information |
4.1 Document basic foot, skin and nail care according to organisation requirements 4.2 Document any factors that indicate podiatry attention may be required and communicate according to organisation requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment : |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Equipment and materials may include : |
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Indicators of foot issues requiring attention include : |
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Client may include : |
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Appropriate referral may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable