Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to test rehabilitation equipment and to evaluate equipment's compliance documentation |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to workers within a rehabilitation environment who perform testing of assistive technology (AT) equipment at either in-house or independent testing facilities and evaluate compliance documentation These functions are undertaken under the supervision of senior technical or engineering staff |
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. Evaluate test method or standard applicability |
1.1 Determine authority and purpose of the document 1.2 Determine scope of the document 1.3 Check is sampling method is correct |
2. Perform testing or assessment in accordance with appropriate methods |
2.1 Start and maintain accurate records 2.2 Check calibration status of the test equipment 2.3 Set -up relevant tests 2.4 Conduct the assessment /test in accordance with appropriate test methods 2.5 Evaluate test results 2.6 Document results and report to appropriate person |
3. Maintain essential operational procedures |
3.1 Maintain documents and records in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 3.2 Maintain instructions and policies in relation calibration, handling of equipment and samples 3.3 Ensure client confidentiality to maintained |
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 This includes knowledge of:
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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 This includes 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 competency unit : |
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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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Rehabilitation equipment may include : |
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Documentation may include but is not limited to : |
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Relevant health professionals may include : |
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Assessment / test may include : |
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Tests set -up may include : |
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Organisation policies and procedures may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable