Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.


Personal protective equipment may include:
Examination gloves that comply with AS/NZS 4011 and surgical gloves that comply with AS/NZS 4179
Footwear to protect from dropped sharps and other contaminated items
Glasses, goggles or face-shields
Gowns and waterproof aprons that comply with AS 3789.2 and AS 3789.3
Guidelines for latex allergic clients and staff
Surgical face masks that comply with AS 4381


Equipment and materials may include:
Artificial teeth mould and shade guides
Burner
Face bow
Instruments
Intra-oral and extra-oral tracing
Intra-oral recording devices
Occlusal registration materials
Waxes


Aseptic techniquesmay include:
Cleaning of surfaces and management of spills
Personal hygiene practices especially handwashing
Reprocessing of instruments and equipment between client use
Use of personal protective equipment


Functional measurements and dimensions may include:
Customise the form of the upper rim including:
checking for stability of the registration rims
support of the upper lip
incisal level of the upper rim relative to the resting upper lip.
determining the anterior plane
centre line
high lip line
canine position
Recording the jaw relationships
Vertical dimension
Centric relation


Selection of colour and shade may include:
Brilliance
Hue
Saturation
Translucency


Selection of artificial teeth may include:
Selection of upper and lower anterior teeth
colour
size
shape
material
Selection of posterior teeth types
colour
size
mould
material

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
Consistent compliance with infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards and legislative requirements as they relate to the dental prosthetist's specific job role
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
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


Method of assessment
Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by:
traditional or online (computer-based) assessment
questions during workplace assessment
written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Staff and/or client feedback
Supporting statement of supervisor
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
Role play/simulation


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