Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Accurately perform screening hearing tests on children Accurately perform simple otoscopic examination on children Communicate effectively with client regarding the procedures and the outcomes of the tests Conduct accurate screening hearing tests on children Operate audiometry equipment correctly and in accordance with manufacturers' specifications Recognise conditions when test results may be unreliable Recognise when a client is not giving true thresholds 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: Deal with conflict Use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and religious backgrounds and physical and mental abilities Use numeracy skills ranging from the ability to interpret data and record client results Use oral communication skills-language competence required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation. Assessors should look for skills in asking questions, providing clear information, listening to and understanding workplace instructions, and clarifying workplace instructions when necessary. Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills with a range of internal and external persons are essential, together with competence in English or a community language, depending on client group Use problem solving skills including an ability to use available resources and plan daily work routine Use reading and writing skills-literacy competence required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation. The level of skill required involves reading and documenting clinical information and understanding procedure manuals Work with others and display empathy with client and carers |