Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required by workers who undertake the design, construction and modification of specialised seating and associated equipment for people with disabilities based on multi-disciplinary assessment.
Rehabilitative and assistive technologists may work in hospitals, health centres or non-government organisations.
Their role includes:
- Assessment of technical aspects of client needs under the supervision of an relevant health professional
- Technical specification, design and construction or modification of assistive equipment to meet client needs;
- Development of designs for original equipment if not commercially available;
- Maintenance of the workshop
- Inventory management
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
The following requirements apply for entry to this qualification:
- Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication or equivalent or
- Attainment of the following units of competency:
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM12001B Use comparison and basic measuring devices
MEM12002B Perform electrical /electronic measurement
MEM18001C Use hand tools
MEM18002B Use power tools /hand held operations
RTE2205A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 16 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
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Core units
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTART401B Work effectively in the rehabilitation environment
HLTART402B Identify and address specific needs within the rehabilitation environment
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
MEM10002B Terminate and connect electrical wiring
MEM18004B Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment
MEM18006C Repair and fit engineering components
MEM18030B Diagnose and rectify low voltage electrical systems
Group A - for work in rehabilitation and assistive technology
The following unit or a unit with equivalent competency outcomes is required to work in rehabilitation and assistive technology.
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health
Group B - rehabilitation and assistive technology electives - at least 2 units must be selected
At least two electives must be selected from the following rehabilitation and assistive technology units
HLTART404B Install and maintain augmentative and alternative communication (AAC ) devices
HLTART405B Install and maintain environmental control systems
HLTART406B Modify and maintain wheelchairs
HLTART407B Test and evaluate compliance of assistive technology equipment
HLTART408B Adapt , install and construct postural seating
HLTART409B Construct , adapt and install pressure management systems
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group C electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Additional elective units may be taken from either the following suggested electives or from other relevant Training Package units available at Certificate IV (or higher)
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
HLTOHS401A Maintain workplace OHS processes
MEM04011B Produce polymer patterns
MEM04015B Develop and manufacture vacuum forming moulds and associated equipment
MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05006B Perform brazing and /or silver soldering
MEM05010C Apply fabrication , forming and shaping techniques
MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05019D Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05026C Apply welding principles
MEM07005C Perform general machining
MEM10002B Terminate and connect electrical wiring
MEM16013A Operate in a self -directed team
MEM18030B Diagnose and rectify low voltage electrical systems
