Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design and manufacture registration rims for removable prostheses All procedures are carried out in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, state/territory legislative requirements and organisation policy |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to work in dental technology |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Pre-requisite units |
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:
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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. Select and prepare materials |
1.1 Read and interpret the prescription 1.2 Select appropriate material for the base 1.3 Select appropriate material for the rims 1.4 Prepare model to enable appropriate application of selected base material |
2. Construct base |
2.1 Apply selected base material to model 2.2 Process base material according to type of material selected 2.3 Trim base material to peripheral contours of model and appropriate landmarks |
3. Construct registration rim |
3.1 Construct rim to industry standard in selected material 3.2 Trim rim to prescribed dimensions and appropriate landmarks 3.3 Smooth and polish rim according to material chosen 3.4 Decontaminate the registration rims according to infection control guidelines 3.5 Dry the registration rims and place in a sealed container for dispatch |
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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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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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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Preparation of the model may include : |
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Base material may include : |
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Industry standard may include but is not limited to : |
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Construction to prescribed dimensions and appropriate landmarks may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable