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. 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.


Safety checks of equipment may include:
Calibration
Check power cords, power plugs and sockets
Check equipment cables and plugs


Sleep study and monitoring equipment may include:
Electrocardiography (ECG) machine
Electrodes
Abdominal and thoracic transducers
Non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP)
Nasal and oral flow monitors
Oxygen and carbon dioxide monitors


Organisation policies and procedures may refer to:
Infection control
Occupational health and safety
Equipment handling and set up procedures
Maintenance procedures
Electrical hazards


Equipment problems may include:
Frayed cords
Broken pins on plugs
Broken wires on plugs and sockets


Documentation of planned maintenance may include:
Weekly and monthly maintenance schedule of equipment
Quality control sheets


Instruction on equipment operation and in-service training on equipment may include:
Set up procedures and safety checks
Basic fault finding
Assembly and connection procedures
Preparation of equipment for use


Evaluation of equipment may include:
Testing new equipment for suitability to specifications

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
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


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 providing care and maintenance of sleep study and monitoring equipment
Observation of simulation and/or role play when providing care and maintenance of sleep study and monitoring equipment
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 providing care and maintenance of sleep study and monitoring equipment (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety 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 can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged