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.


Theatre clothing may include:
Allocated theatre outfits
Boots
Dress shoes
Goggles
Lead aprons
Plastic aprons
Masks


Cleaning may include but is not limited to:
Floors in theatre
Lights and light fittings
Theatre tables
X-ray gowns
Walls
Theatre furniture
Theatre boots
Shelves


Equipment may include::
Lifting equipment
Transport trolleys
Theatre trolleys
Diathermy units
Orthopaedic frames
Plaster trolleys
Table attachments
Video tower equipment
Microscopes


Relevant staff may include:
Nursing staff
Doctors
Other theatre assistants and personnel

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 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:
Theatre clothing
Equipment
Infection control procedures
Workplace health and safety guidelines
Theatre policy and procedure guidelines
Other organisation policies and procedures
Duties statements and/or job descriptions


Method of assessment
Observation of work activities providing theatre support services
Observation of simulation and/or role play involving providing theatre support services
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
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Authenticated reports of experience in providing theatre support services (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, standard 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 general health services units of competency is encouraged
Co-assessment may be considered with:
HLTTH302D Provide equipment support in an operating theatre environment
HLTTH303D Identify and move to maintain a sterile field