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Select, produce and adjust casts for accommodative orthoses

Select, produce and adjust casts for accommodative orthoses

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTMF4005
State Code
OBA10
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/10/2019
Original Release Date
25/07/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select, produce and adjust casts for accommodative orthoses. 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.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify assessments and prescriptions
  • 1.1 Clarify client requirements and confirm necessary information has been provided
  • 1.2 Consult other parties to clarify additional information
2. Select stock accommodative orthoses
  • 2.1 Assess stock last against required foot shape and size to determine if match is suitable
  • 2.2 Assess stock accommodative orthoses against required shape and size to determine if match is suitable
  • 2.3 Fit and adjust stock accommodative orthoses according to supplier specifications
3. Produce accommodative orthoses casts
  • 3.1 Select appropriate construction techniques and materials to modify or produce accommodative orthoses
  • 3.2 Take negative casts for accommodative orthoses using selected materials
  • 3.3 Produce positive casts to give desired shape and dimensions for accommodative orthoses according to work health and safety (WHS) practices
  • 3.4 Assemble accommodative orthoses to comply with design specifications
4. Finalise production of accommodative orthoses casts
  • 4.1 Perform trial fitting to review fit and function of orthoses cast
  • 4.2 Check, adjust and refine orthoses cast to ensure it complies with design requirements and established standards for producing accommodative orthoses
  • 4.3 Record accommodative orthoses cast details in client file, and complete associated record keeping activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7397 LMTMF5001A Select, produce and adjust casts for accommodative orthoses Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH3 MST40316 Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear Qualification