Unit of competency Outline
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Construct oral splints
Construct oral splints
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDT517D
HLTDT517D
State Code
WD133
WD133
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2012
Field of Education
060705 - Dental Technology
Original Release Date
27/07/2012
Nominal Hours
28
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct oral splintsAll procedures are carried out in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, state/territory legislative requirements and organisation policy
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Construct splint
- 1.1 Select materials for the construction of splint in accordance with prescription
- 1.2 Construct splint in accordance with prescription
- 1.3 Process splint in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
2. Trim, shape and finish
- 2.1 Trim splint according to material selection
- 2.2 Shape splint according to prescription and recheck on articulator
- 2.3 Evaluate the splint
- 2.4 Finish the splint appropriately according to type of material selected
- 2.5 Decontaminate the appliance in accordance with infection control guidelines
- 2.6 Place the splint in a suitable container for dispatch
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.
Materials may include:
Acrylic resins (heat activated, chemically activated, thermoformed)
Cast alloys
Visible light-cured composite resins
Splints may include:
Acrylic cap splints
Cast metal alloy cap splints
Gunning splints
Occlusal splints (bruxing, neutral, anterior, repositioning, TMJ, orthodontic)
Wrought wire retained splints
Evaluation of splints may include:
Confirming that the splint:
fits the cast
is free from defects
is effective for the purpose
meets the requirements of the planned design
complies with the prescription
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Materials may include:
Acrylic resins (heat activated, chemically activated, thermoformed)
Cast alloys
Visible light-cured composite resins
Splints may include:
Acrylic cap splints
Cast metal alloy cap splints
Gunning splints
Occlusal splints (bruxing, neutral, anterior, repositioning, TMJ, orthodontic)
Wrought wire retained splints
Evaluation of splints may include:
Confirming that the splint:
fits the cast
is free from defects
is effective for the purpose
meets the requirements of the planned design
complies with the prescription
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
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment
Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by:
traditional or online (computer-based) assessment
written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning
Staff and/or client feedback
Supporting statement of supervisor
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
Role play/simulation
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
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
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment
Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by:
traditional or online (computer-based) assessment
written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning
Staff and/or client feedback
Supporting statement of supervisor
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
Role play/simulation
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8194 | HLTDT517C | Construct oral splints | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA19 | HLTDET013 | Construct oral splints | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J102 | HLT50512 | Diploma of Dental Technology | Qualification |