Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Referred should occur:
when situations include:
infections
open wounds, including ulcers
injuries or sprains
suspected disease
pre-fabricated shoe that is unlikely to attain a satisfactory outcome
Pre-fabricated medical grade footwear may include:
footwear with additional depth and width, semi-orthopaedic footwear, post operative shoes, ready-made or therapeutic footwear to client measurements and requirements
Accessories may include:
insoles
arch supports
toe buds
corn pads
bunion shields
Selection criteria may include:
design- style, eg court, boot, rigid, flexible, low trim line
size - to specific benchmarks, such as width, length, toe angle, arch
structure - heel height and width, counter stability, sole flexibility
features - for individual needs and use, eg cushion sole
function, eg fit, walk, stairs
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

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:
select appropriate range and style of pre-fabricated footwear
select materials and techniques to adjust footwear
adjust pre-fabricated footwear accessories and foot orthoses
adjust semi-orthopaedic footwear and orthoses
select related orthoses to complement footwear
prepare job sheets and specifications defining adjustments and modifications to pre-fabricated footwear and accessories as required
identify and confirm costs, timelines etc.
conduct administrative tasks associated with the purchase and adjustment of pre-fabricated medical grade footwear and related accessories
communicate effectively with clients
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.