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.


Optical equipment may include:
The following pieces of equipment and instruments:
automatic edgers
calibration and checking tools
focimeters (lensmeters)
frame alignment tools
hand edging equipment
marking/centration devices


Lens material includes:
Glass material
Plastic material


Frame material includes
Metals
Plastics


Repair and modify spectacle frames must include:
Alignment
Refitting nylon
Re-pinning and riveting joints
sink joints
Soldering metal frames
Undertaking frame part replacements including:
temples
fronts
pads
screws


Waste materials may include:
Inflammable and volatile
Liquid
Solid
Toxic
Waste water



Technology may include:
Computer technology, such as laptops and desktops
Digital cameras
Zip drives
Modems
Scanners
Printers
Industry specific equipment


Software applications may include:
Email, internet
Word processing, spreadsheet, database, accounting, or presentation packages


Routine maintenance may include:
"In-house" cleaning and servicing of equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines
Periodic servicing by qualified or manufacturer approved technician
Regular checking of equipment
Replacing consumables





Equipment faults or problems may be identified or anticipated by:
Checking that repairs have been carried out
Encouraging feedback from work colleagues
Keeping a log book of detected faults
Preparation of a maintenance program
Regular backups of data
Regular occupational health and safety inspections
Routine checking of equipment

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 actual or simulated 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
Resources essential for assessment include:
automatic edgers
hand edgers
blockers
markers
focimeters (lensmeters)
nylon groover
drill
clavulus
parallel rules
PD rules
frame tools
frames
lenses
adhesive and protection pads
formers
frame heater
soldering unit, tint bath and dyes to the list of resources for assessment


Method of assessment
Observation in the workplace (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Projects
Practical tests


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:
The following competency unit should be undertaken before or with this unit:
HLTOPD401C Work effectively in the ophthalmic industry