This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce negative casts and produce and modify positive casts and lasts. Casts are restricted to casts of lower limb below the knee.

Work is generally conducted in a small business situation. The unit may apply to a sole practitioner, or someone working directly with medical grade footwear practitioners.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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
Identify and mark biomechanical and functional requirements of cast
Take measurements and drawings as required
Select casting techniques appropriate to established requirements
Choose appropriate materials to fabricate cast
Check shape of positive cast against client measurements, technical drawings and design specifications, allowing for biomechanical requirements, volume expansion, and functional and positioning requirements
Add, cut or grind material according to specifications to adjust positive cast and last
Confirm requirements with client and confirm necessary information has been provided
Identify and mark biomechanical and functional requirements of cast
Make a negative cast allowing for biomechanical requirements, volume expansion, and functional and positioning requirements
Produce positive cast from last to meet requirements for individual shape, alignment and specific designs, and allowing for biomechanical requirements, volume expansion, and functional and positioning requirements
Check shape of positive cast against client measurements, technical drawings and design specifications, allowing for biomechanical requirements, volume expansion, and functional and positioning requirements
Record detail of casting to client’s file

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