Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.


Hyperbaric system must include:
Hyperbaric chamber
Compressors
Storage cylinders
Electrical systems
Gas analysis systems
Breathing systems
Hull
Environmental conditioning system
Filtration systems
Fire deluge systems
Communications equipment for inside chamber
Client hoods/Built In Breathing System
Client monitoring equipment
Client ventilator
Fire fighting equipment
First aid kit
Seating and bedding for chamber
Chamber observation equipment (eg CCTV)


Documentation may include:
Relevant standards, regulations and references
Planned maintenance schedule
Defect reporting forms
Hazardous, damaged or faulty equipment labels
Manufacturer's manuals/instructions
Organisation policy documents
Equipment upgrade forms

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
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Knowledge of industry standards and guidelines


Method of assessment:
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision.
Observation of work activities when managing the maintenance of hyperbaric systems
Observation of simulation and/or role play when managing the maintenance of hyperbaric systems
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses
Recognition of relevant life/work experience
Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge
Authenticated reports of experience in managing the maintenance of hyperbaric systems (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with First Aid, WHS training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, Universal infection control procedures
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice


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


Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following unit:
HLTHY506C Identify and respond to risks associated with hyperbaric therapy
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged