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.


Environmental Control Systems/Unitsmay include:
Human/Technology Interface:
control interface (hardware by which the client may access the device)
selection techniques (access method used by clients)
selection methods (direct or indirect coded access)
selection set (language code)
users visual display
Processor:
X10 coding systems
infrared/ultrasonic/Bluetooth and other transmission methods
setting recall
output control
Outputs
to external devices including infrared, ultrasonic, X10 coding, home automation systems, serial, parallel, USB
Physical construction
size
portability
ease of mounting


Relevant professionalsmay include:
Rehabilitation engineers
Medical practitioner
Special education teacher
Speech pathologist
Occupational therapist
Social worker
Psychologist
Orthotist
Physiotherapist
Architect
Electrician
Telecommunication engineers


Prescription information sources may include:
Architectural requirements
Occupational therapy assessment
Social work/psychology assessment
Educational requirements


Selection criteria may include:
Client's ability to use the EC interfaces
Functional posture and ability of the client
EC system cost benefit
Ability to service and maintain the system
Availability of EC systems and maintenance capacity: locally, interstate and overseas
Electrician assessment


Operational competencyincludes:
Optimising the ergonomics of the client interface with respect to the client's residual function


Services include:
Electrical
Power
Gas
Telephone
Data transmission modalities


Modification, installation and maintenance may include;
Adaptation of commercially available components for use with the EC system, AAC device or wheelchair controls
Design and manufacture of unique components and devices for use with the EC system
Adaptation of alternative manufacturer's components to provide an effective EC system
Selection/design and installation of a power supply for all the elements of the EC system as required
Selection and installation of commercially available mounting systems
Programming/setting of protocols and codes for communication between parts of an EC system
Identify EC system faults and rectify at a module level
Record system settings (software/hardware)
Maintain cabling and connectors, switches and other interfaces including mounting systems
Replace/maintain batteries
Observe infection control and universal precautions for keyboards/interfaces


Hand tools, measuring instruments and machinery may include:
Hand tools:
general maintenance tools
general metal and plastic cutting tools
general metal an plastic forming tools
general soldering tools
Measuring instruments:
multimeter
oscilloscope
logic probe
continuity tester
dial callipers
Power tools:
Drill
angle grinder
jig saw
linisher
grinder
guillotine
lathe
drill/mill
power saw/hacksaw
bandsaw
router

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


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


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.
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.
Resources essential for assessment include:
access to an appropriate workplace
access to normal supporting departments/professions


Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Questioning
Role play simulation


Related units:
This unit should be undertaken before or in conjunction with this unit
HLTART404B Install and maintain augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices