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.


Information may include:
Raw drug materials list
Equipment required
Preparation instructions
Storage and stability data
Packaging and label requirements


Master batch/work sheets must:
Be clearly written
Be in logical order
Contain all required information
Contain no ambiguous directions


Master label must:
Be within legislative requirements
Contain name, form and strength of product
Provide spacing for entry of batch numbers and expiry dates
Include hazard warnings
Include ancillary labels as part of label details

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
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
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


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible Acceptable simulation requires:
Scope to determine that work is conducted within legislative and regulatory requirements
Scope to determine that work is conducted within OHS and infection control requirements
Resources essential for assessment include:
Access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated environment where assessment can take place
Relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines
Documents/references on pharmaceutical formulations
Instructions on the use of equipment


Method of assessment may include:
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects
Interviewing and questioning
Formal appraisal systems
Supporting statement of supervisor(s)


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