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Select and adjust prefabricated footwear-related orthoses

Select and adjust prefabricated footwear-related orthoses

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTMF4001
State Code
BAV23
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Original Release Date
04/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Field of Education
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, N.e.c.
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to select and adjust prefabricated footwear-related orthoses.The unit of competency applies to activities associated with selecting and adjusting prefabricated footwear-related orthotics. Work is generally conducted in a small business situation. Work role may include that of sole practitioner or working directly with medical grade footwear practitioners.Footwear-related orthotic devices concerned with correcting the foot problem are limited to drop foot splints, ankle or foot orthoses (AFO), ankle braces, and so on. Certain specific construction tasks associated with the fabrication may be delegated to other people, such as footwear technicians or skilled tradespeople.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 Review assessments and prescriptions to confirm that all required information has been provided prior to selection and modification of prefabricated orthoses
  • 1.2 Consult other parties, if necessary, to clarify or provide additional information
2 Determine resources required to modify orthoses
  • 2.1 Confirm availability of materials and equipment to modify stock and prefabricated orthoses
  • 2.2 Assess characteristics of prefabricated orthoses against specifications
  • 2.3 Select materials to modify existing orthoses to match design requirements
  • 2.4 Obtain and clarify instructions and requirements for prefabricated orthoses
  • 2.5 Taking accurate measurements
  • 2.6 Identify and confirm costs and timelines
3 Select orthoses
  • 3.1 Select appropriate tools and techniques needed to adjust orthoses to ensure achievement of design
  • 3.2 Select existing orthoses for repeat client if only minor design changes are required
  • 3.3 Adjust orthoses to accommodate client foot shape, alignment and specific footwear designs
  • 3.4 Check shapes of orthoses to assess effect on footwear and function
4 Adjust and finish orthoses
  • 4.1 Review orthoses, match against footwear and make adjustments, as required
  • 4.2 Finish off orthoses to meet established quality standards
  • 4.3 Communicate and interact effectively with clients, component suppliers and in the workplace
  • 4.4 Determine modifications required to the shoe to allow for orthoses, as required
  • 4.5 Maintain client files and complete administrative tasks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7393 LMTMF4001A Select and adjust pre-fabricated footwear-related orthoses Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH3 MST40316 Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear Qualification