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Communicate with Deafblind people

Communicate with Deafblind people

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLAN010
State Code
OAA23
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/06/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2018
Field of Education
091599 - Language And Literature, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
24/10/2018
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interact with Deafblind people using Deafblind protocols and to use tactile or visual frame Auslan for basic conversations.It requires the ability to develop knowledge about deafblindness and the main types of manual communication used by Deafblind people.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source information on deafblindness and forms of communication used by Deafblind people.
  • 1.1. Identify the four main categories of deafblindness.
  • 1.2. Identify common causes of deafblindness to gain a better understanding of the condition.
  • 1.3. Distinguish between the terms deafblindness and Deafblindness and the customary correct use by the Deaf community.
  • 1.4. Obtain information on current adaptive technology available to people with deafblindness.
  • 1.5. Identify the main types of manual communication used by Deafblind people.
2. Use basic Deafblind manual communication methods.
  • 2.1. Use appropriate protocols for discussions with Deafblind people.
  • 2.2. Use Deafblind fingerspelling and numbering for basic interactions.
  • 2.3. Use tactile or visual frame Auslan for basic spontaneous interactions.
3. Assist with a deafblind person's mobility.
  • 3.1. Use sighted guide methods to assist a deafblind person.
  • 3.2. Sign visual descriptions to assist the deafblind person.
  • 3.3. Appropriately seat a deafblind person and consider their field of vision for communication.
  • 3.4. Assist a deafblind person to negotiate obstacles and manage the visual environment according to appropriate method.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BDR0 PSP40818 Certificate IV in Auslan Qualification
BDQ9 PSP51018 Diploma of Auslan Qualification