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.


Standard precautions may include but are not limited to:
A dedicated clean area to receive incoming cases
Appropriate personal protection:
disposable gloves
apron
eye protection
mask where there is a risk of airborne transmission of infection
Cleaning reusable containers with detergent followed by disinfection
Decontamination
Disposal of all packaging materials in accordance with the waste regulations of State/Territory health and environmental authorities
Excluding all food and drink from the work area
Washing hands before leaving the work area


Restorations may include :
Bridges
Half and three-quarter crowns
Implant supported restorations
Inlays
Maryland bridges
On-lays
Single full crowns
Veneers


Evaluation of the finished restoration may include but is not limited to
Checking the restoration for:
compliance with the prescription
quality and freedom from defects
functional effectiveness of the design
accurate fit to the cast

EVIDENCE GUIDE

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


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
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


Method of assessment
Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by:
traditional or online (computer-based) assessment
written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning
Staff and/or client feedback
Supporting statement of supervisor
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
Role play/simulation


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 and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities