Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Communicate with clients and relevant others in order to provide clear and precise information about the proper maintenance and function of the seating system and/or its modifications Consider the mounting of the seating system and/or components to a mobility device Identify problems and bring them to the attention of the appropriate person Maintain accurate records Make and read engineering drawings and sketches Measure fundamental angles, masses and lengths Measure interface pressures Provide technical support in selection of seating systems and/or postural control components to meet client requirements Select appropriate materials and techniques for postural seating Use design skills in the appropriate selection of materials for seating system manufacture, repair and/or modification Use hand tools and machinery to undertake adjustments and modifications as required 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: Apply procedures and processes including reporting requirements Communicate with work colleagues, associates and clients including: teamwork client confidentiality interpersonal skills Manage time and workload Use literacy skills required to fulfil job role in a safe manner Use numeracy skills required to fulfil job role |