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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Review medical grade footwear | 1.1 | Review modification requirements and specifications to confirm required information has been provided prior to modification |
| 1.2 | Examine footwear to determine modification specification is suitable and practical |
| 1.3 | Communicate effectively with the client to obtain clear and precise information about problems with the footwear |
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2 | Determine resources required to modify or repair medical grade footwear | 2.1 | Evaluate footwear modification requirements and identify solutions to solve a variety of design and modification problems |
| 2.2 | Select compatible and durable modification techniques |
| 2.3 | Select materials to make modifications and repairs to match medical grade footwear design requirements |
| 2.4 | Identify any special construction details and constraints |
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3 | Make modifications or repairs | 3.1 | Check equipment to confirm it complies with manufacturer operating instructions and use hand tools and machinery to undertake modifications |
| 3.2 | Store and use modification and repair compounds such as glues and resins in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) practices and manufacturer guidelines |
| 3.3 | Prepare footwear appropriately for modification |
| 3.4 | Conduct modification to comply with specifications or requirements |
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4 | Finish medical grade footwear | 4.1 | Review detailed information from final fitting to initiate changes to footwear if required |
| 4.2 | Finish off, add final components and do final check of product to ensure it complies with established quality standards prior to delivery to client |
| 4.3 | Maintain client files and complete administrative tasks |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material
applying relevant standards
interpret order forms and specifications defining footwear modification requirements
identifying any special construction details and constraints
selecting suitable materials and techniques to modify footwear
resolving a variety of design and modification problems
performing a full range of standard orthopaedic footwear modifications in relation to footwear problem on at least two(2) occasions
communicating effectively with clients
applying work health and safety (WHS) policies in work operations
completing a final check of product to ensure it complies with established quality standards prior to delivery to client
maintaining client files and completing administrative tasks.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
full range of procedures to review footwear
assessment criteria to determine modification requirements of new and old footwear (design, fit/size, structure, features, function and technical)
full range of modification designs and their purposes in relation to footwear problems
procedures for making modifications or repairs, including inclusion and allowance for orthoses, newness of materials and tissue tolerance
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
footwear construction and standards, terminology, diagnostic and definitive constructions, modification processes, materials and tools and equipment used
other practitioners in the field and in major related fields, including their roles, capabilities and limitations
WHS and environmental aspects of relevant workplace activities
WHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures
quality practices
workplace practices
recording and reporting practices.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in modifying medical grade footwear, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.