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LMTMF5001A
Select, produce and adjust casts for accommodative orthoses

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to activities associated with selecting, producing and adjusting accommodative orthoses. Significant judgement is required in planning, design, technical or supervisory activities related to products or processes.

Work is generally conducted in a small business situation. Work role may include that of sole practitioner or working directly with medical grade footwear practitioners.

Activities may relate to all the criteria normally required to finalise details associated with establishing timelines and budget development; and agreement of construction requirements.

This unit is applied according to OHS and workplace practices of the enterprise, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

This unit requires the application of skill associated with communication to interpret assessment and prescription information, discuss and confirm needs with the client and other parties, and complete client records. Team work skills are used to work as a member of a health network. Planning and organising, problem solving and initiative and enterprise are required to select and produce accommodative orthoses to meet the client's needs, using required technology and processes. Self management is required to ensure own work complies with specifications, requirements and quality standards.

This unit covers the skills and knowledge necessary in the selection, production and adjustment of casts for accommodative orthoses.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 the Training Package.

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

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

interpret client specifications and assessments

assess stock accommodative orthoses in relation to client needs

determine techniques and resources required to construct accommodative orthoses

construct and adjust accommodative orthoses to meet specifications

identify and confirm costs, timelines etc.

communicate effectively with design team, customers etc.

apply OHS policies in work operations

maintain accurate records

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of:

impact of relevant medical problems and patient requirements on the accommodative orthoses making process

elements and principles of accommodative orthoses design and how they can be used to meet specified requirements

applied anthropometrics of the foot, the variables in and effects of physical force systems (orthoses and footwear) on the body and dimensional, shape and other physical characteristics of commercial footwear

accommodative orthoses construction and standards; terminology; diagnostic and definitive constructions; modification processes; materials and tools and equipment used

range of techniques to adjust orthoses to meet specifications

other practitioners in the field and in major related fields, including their roles, capabilities and limitations

safety and environmental aspects of relevant workplace activities

relevant OHS legislation, regulatory requirements, copyright obligations and codes of practice

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

evaluate, problem solve and address a variety of design and construction problems

use hand and machine tools, and operating computer equipment

use cutting, adding and grinding techniques

communicate and work effectively with work colleagues, associates and clients, encompassing team work, client confidentiality and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills

communicate and interact effectively with clients, component suppliers and in the workplace

determine report requirements and presenting reports and information in appropriate formats

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Construction techniques may include:

hand tools

vacuum forming

heat moulding equipment

Materials may include:

plaster

wood

polyester-nylon

expandable foams

casting polyurethane

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assessments and prescriptions are reviewed to confirm that all required information has been provided 
Other parties are consulted, if necessary, to clarify or provide additional information 
Stock last is assessed against the required foot shape and size, and assessed if the match is suitable 
Stock accommodative orthoses are assessed, if needed, against the required shape and size, and assess if the match is suitable 
Fit stock accommodative orthoses are fitted and adjusted if necessary 
Appropriate construction techniques and materials to modify or produce accommodative orthoses are selected to suit complexity of shape of orthoses and OHS practices 
Negative casts for accommodative orthoses are taken using selected materials 
Positive casts are produced to give accommodative orthoses of the desired shape and dimensions 
Accommodative orthoses are assembled to comply with design specifications 
Orthoses casts are trial fitted to review fit and function 
Orthoses are checked, and adjustments and refinements made if necessary, so accommodative orthoses comply with design requirements and established production standards 
Accommodative orthoses details are included in client files 
Associated record keeping activities are completed 

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