Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to Consistently trim, polish, finish and evaluate thermo-formed appliances for suitability for insertion in the mouth Consistently comply with current infection control guidelines, Australian Standards and legislative requirements as they relate to the dental technician's specific job role Consistently comply with occupational health and safety policies and procedures as they relate to the dental technician's specific job role 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: Consistently follow occupational health and safety policies and procedures Consistently follow sequenced written instructions and manufacturer specifications for the preparation of materials Critically evaluate all work produced so as to consistently meet both the technical requirements of the laboratory and client requirements Select appropriate materials and techniques to manufacture thermo-formed appliances, taking into account efficient use of power and other resources Use safe work practices to minimise the risk of transmission of infection including: consistently following the procedure for washing and drying hands consistently putting into practice clean techniques consistently using personal protective equipment consistently limiting contamination consistently maintaining clean receiving and work areas Use literacy skills to read and follow directions, policies and procedures including: occupational health and safety policies and procedures infection control policies and procedures material safety data sheets laboratory policies and procedures |