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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols

Method of assessment:

Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision.

Observation of work activities when providing care and maintenance of sleep study and monitoring equipment

Observation of simulation and/or role play when providing care and maintenance of sleep study and monitoring equipment

Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care

Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses

Recognition of relevant life/work experience

Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge

Authenticated reports of experience in providing care and maintenance of sleep study and monitoring equipment (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)

Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, Universal infection control procedures

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units:

This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged

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:

Application of sleep study and monitoring equipment and the contraindications and complications associated with their use

Basic electrical knowledge and electrical safety requirements

Infection control policy and procedures in relation to sleep and monitoring equipment

Medical terminology used relevant to the worker's role

Occupational health and safety procedures in relation to sleep and monitoring equipment

Relevant anatomy and physiology related to the set-up and operation of sleep study and monitoring equipment

The current range and use of sleep study and monitoring equipment

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Apply sleep study and monitoring equipment cleaning procedures

Follow procedures for timely set-up, trouble-shooting, shut-down, cleaning and storage of sleep study and monitoring equipment

Identify faults and problems with sleep study and monitoring equipment

Identify the range and purpose of a range of sleep study and monitoring equipment

Perform minor maintenance procedures

Recognise hazards related to the use of each item of a range of sleep and monitoring equipment

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:

Calibrate and maintain equipment to required standard

Communicate with health professionals

Communicate with maintenance engineers

Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Deal with conflict

Demonstrate basic training and instruction skills

Identify and rectify equipment problems

Solve problems including an ability to use available resources

Use appropriate cleaning chemicals

Use numeracy skills ranging from the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations, recording stock levels and statistical information

Use oral communication skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation, including skills in:

asking questions

providing clear information

listening to and understanding workplace instructions

clarifying workplace instructions when necessary

effective verbal and non verbal communication with a range of internal and external persons

literacy in English or a community language, depending on client group and organisation requirements

Use reading and writing skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation at a level of skill that involves reading and documenting clinical information and understanding complex policy and procedure manuals

Work with others and display empathy with client and relatives

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.

Safety checks of equipment may include:

Calibration

Check power cords, power plugs and sockets

Check equipment cables and plugs

Sleep study and monitoring equipment may include:

Electrocardiography (ECG) machine

Electrodes

Abdominal and thoracic transducers

Non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP)

Nasal and oral flow monitors

Oxygen and carbon dioxide monitors

Organisation policies and procedures may refer to:

Infection control

Occupational health and safety

Equipment handling and set up procedures

Maintenance procedures

Electrical hazards

Equipment problems may include:

Frayed cords

Broken pins on plugs

Broken wires on plugs and sockets

Documentation of planned maintenance may include:

Weekly and monthly maintenance schedule of equipment

Quality control sheets

Instruction on equipment operation and in-service training on equipment may include:

Set up procedures and safety checks

Basic fault finding

Assembly and connection procedures

Preparation of equipment for use

Evaluation of equipment may include:

Testing new equipment for suitability to specifications