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

Appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources

Hardwarefirmware setup for commonly used assistive technology systems

Safety and environmental aspects of relevant organisation activities

Software setup for commonly used environmental control EC systems

The full range of procedures to install an appropriate EC system

Awareness of organisation policies and procedures in relation to

the scope of the role of the rehabilitation technician

workplace procedures

recordingdocumentation of processes and techniques

Awareness of installation requirements of commercially available EC systems and electrical products

Awareness of appropriate range and application of input devices

Awareness of appropriate EC systems electrical and telecommunication standards terminology and troubleshooting requirements

Awareness of the role of other practitioners in the field and in related fields including their roles capabilities and limitations

Awareness of Australian wiring code

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Communicate with clients and others

Evaluate problem solve and address a variety of commercially available EC system mounting and installation problems

Identify design or performance problems and bring them to the attention of the appropriate person

Identify EC system faults and rectify at a module level

Identify environmental systems and appropriate means of control

Liaise with suitably qualified trades people

Maintain accurate records

Make mounting and installation adjustments

Measure fundamental angles masses and lengths

Read and make engineering drawings and sketches

Select appropriate materials and techniques

Selectdesignmount user interfaces mounting device in conjunction with the therapist or rehabilitation engineer

Use design skills in the appropriate selection of materials for EC systems and ancillary component manufacture andor modification

Use electricalelectronic measurement tools to diagnose external faults

Use hand tools and machinery to undertake adjustments and modifications as required

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

Apply procedures and processes including reporting requirements

Communicate and work effectively with work colleagues associates and clients including team work and client confidentiality

Communicate with client in order to obtain clear and precise information about proper use maintenance and function of the device andor its modifications

Manage time and workload

Use english literacy skills to the level required for fulfil job role in a safe manner

Use numeracy skills to the level required to fulfil job role

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

Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit

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

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

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 andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

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

Resources essential for assessment include

access to an appropriate workplace

access to normal supporting departmentsprofessions

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place

Written assignmentsprojects

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

Questioning

Role play simulation

Related units

This unit should be undertaken before or in conjunction with this unit

HLTARTB Install and maintain augmentative and alternative communication AAC devices

HLTART404B Install and maintain augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices

Environmental Control Systems/Unitsmay include:

Relevant professionalsmay include:

Prescription information sources may include:

Selection criteria may include:

Operational competencyincludes:

Services include:

Modification, installation and maintenance may include;

Hand tools, measuring instruments and machinery may include: