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Select and adjust pre-fabricated footwear-related orthoses

Select and adjust pre-fabricated footwear-related orthoses

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTMF4001A
State Code
W7393
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Original Release Date
16/07/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Field of Education
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, N.e.c.
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge necessary to cover the selection and adjustment of prefabricated footwear-related orthoses.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Clarify assessments and prescriptions
  • 1.1 Assessments and prescriptions are reviewed to confirm that all required information has been provided prior to selection and modification of prefabricated orthoses
  • 1.2 Other parties are consulted, if necessary, to clarify or provide additional information
2 Determine resources required to modify orthoses
  • 2.1 Availability of materials and equipment to modify stock and prefabricated orthoses are confirmed
  • 2.2 Materials to modify existing orthoses are selected to match design requirements
3 Select orthoses
  • 3.1 Appropriate tools andtechniques needed to adjust orthoses are selected to ensure achievement of design
  • 3.2 Existing orthoses are selected for repeat client if only minor design changes are required
  • 3.3 Orthoses are adjusted to accommodate client foot shape, alignment and specific footwear designs
  • 3.4 Shapes of orthoses are checked to assess effect on footwear and function
4 Adjust and finish orthoses
  • 4.1 Orthoses are reviewed and matched against footwear and adjustments made as required
  • 4.2 Orthoses are finished off to meet established quality standards
  • 4.3 Determine modifications required to the shoe to allow for orthoses, as required
5 Perform record keeping procedures
  • 5.1 Client files are maintained
  • 5.2 Administrative tasks are completed
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Materials may include:
metals
thermoplastic
thermoset
leather
appropriate textiles
interfaces
appropriate padding
reinforcement
soling and related materials
fastening or closing devices and other specific items such as adhesives
Tools and techniques may include:
hand and machine tools
cam
mechanical duplicators
pour techniques
a variety of combinations
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
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 the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
review client specifications and measurements
obtain and clarify instructions and requirements for prefabricated orthoses
assess characteristics of prefabricated orthoses against specifications
adjust orthotics to meet specifications and quality standards
identify special construction details and constraints
take accurate measurements
identify and confirm costs, timelines, etc.
communicate effectively with design team, customers, etc.
apply OHS policies in work operations
maintain accurate records
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYP89 LMTPRMF01A Select and adjust prefabricated footwear-related orthoses Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV23 MSTMF4001 Select and adjust prefabricated footwear-related orthoses Unit of competency
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