Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
Job roles /employment outcomes
This Diploma is designed for a practitioner who modifies prefabricated medical grade footwear or other footwear and makes custom accommodative orthoses.
Application
The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills gained in this qualification will prepare a person to perform self-directed applications of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.
Pathways into the qualification
Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of ten (10) units according to the rules described below.
Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMT40907 Certificate IV in Supply and Fitting of Pre-manufactured Medical Grade Footwear or achieved equivalent industry experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include LMT60207 Diploma of Medical Grade Footwear or other relevant qualifications.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skills Summary - Diploma of Medical Grade Footwear The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the medical grade footwear industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Diploma of Medical Grade Footwear, competency must be achieved in ten (10) units of competency.
- Six (6) core units of competency
- Four (4) elective units of competency as specified below.
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the total number of units.
CORE UNITS
Complete all six (6) units from this list
Unit code |
Unit title |
LMTMF4001A |
Select and adjust prefabricated footwear-related orthoses |
LMTMF4002A |
Conduct medical grade footwear assessments for clients with footwear related medical conditions |
LMTMF4003A |
Modify medical grade footwear |
LMTMF4004A |
Select and adjust prefabricated medical grade footwear and accessories |
LMTMF5002A |
Fit, trial and review medical grade footwear and orthoses (up to medium complexity and risk conditions) |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select four (4) units as specified below.
- A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group A
- A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from Group B
- The remainder must be selected from Group A.
GROUP A
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
BSBSMB401A |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
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BSBSMB405A |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
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BSBSMB406A |
Manage small business finances |
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LMTMF5001A |
Select and/or produce and adjust cast for accommodative orthoses |
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LMTMF5003A |
Produce accommodative orthoses |
GROUP B
Other Medical Grade Footwear units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 2) or VI (maximum 1) |
Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 2) or VI (maximum 1) |
Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 2) or VI (maximum 1) |