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Demonstrate the function and application of assistive devices for an
adult with a hearing impairment
Level
5
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the application of
assistive devices for an adult with a hearing impairment; and explain the
function, and demonstrate the application and maintenance, of assistive
devices for an adult with a hearing impairment.
Subfield
Community Support
Domain
Hearing Therapy
Status
Registered
Status date
20 May 2008
Date version published
20 May 2008
Planned review date
31 December 2013
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA, industry
and teaching professional in the same field from another
provider.
Standard setting body (SSB)
Community Support Services Industry Training
Organisation Limited
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0024
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
1
The performance of all elements of this unit standard must comply with any relevant
cultural or legislative requirements including the rights and responsibilities of people
receiving services or supports as outlined in the Health and Disability Commissioner
(Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights) Regulations 1996.
2
Evidence of two assistive devices is required.
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3
All explanations and demonstrations in this unit standard that refer to the needs of an
adult with hearing impairment relate to the assessed communication needs of actual
clients, or from scenarios created for the purpose of training and/or assessment.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Explain the application of assistive devices for an adult with a hearing impairment.
Performance criteria
1.1
The application of assistive devices is explained in terms of the assessed needs
and abilities of an adult with a hearing impairment.
Range
assessed needs may include but are not limited to – level of
hearing loss, physical dexterity, sensory ability, personal choice.
Element 2
Explain the function, and demonstrate the application and maintenance, of assistive
devices for an adult with a hearing impairment.
Range
may include but is not limited to – on-off, microphone pick-up, battery chargers,
cables, batteries, sockets.
Performance criteria
2.1
The function and maintenance of assistive devices are explained in terms of the
assessed needs of an adult with a hearing impairment and the type of device
used.
2.2
Demonstration of the application and maintenance routine ensures the correct
functioning of the assistive device.
2.3
Demonstration of trouble-shooting routine and minor repairs ensures correct
functioning of the device in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Range
trouble-shooting and minor repairs may include but are not limited
to – flat batteries, cables, microphone, headsets, switches.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
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Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation Limited
enquiries@cssito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit
standard.
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