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AssessmentDemonstrate knowledge of handling equipment and people in a health, disability, or aged care context
Unit standard 23452 Version 2Level 2 Credits 4
Learner information
Your name:
Your workplace:
Your date of birth:
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Declaration
I was told about and understand the assessment requirements. I have prepared my answers myself. Any evidence I have provided as my own, I produced myself. I understand that this assessment may be used for moderation and quality control purposes. I understand that when I achieve this unit standard my result will be registered with the New
Zealand Qualifications Authority.
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Assessment result (assessor use)
Assessment result Achieved More evidence required Date:
Reassessment result Achieved More evidence required Date:
Feedback to the learner:
The requirements have been met to demonstrate competency in this unit standard.
Assessor name:
Assessor number: Date:
To demonstrate competency, you must be able to: Outcomes Tasks
describe safe handling techniques for moving equipment in a health or disability setting. 1 1
describe safe handling techniques for supporting people to move in a health or disability setting. 2 2
Instructions Your answers may be written (either electronically or by hand) or spoken. If you need help with this assessment please contact your assessor. Once you have completed your assessment, you must read and confirm the declaration on the cover page.Filled in or written answers If there are open white spaces on a page due to shorter answers, this is acceptable. You don’t have to fill
the space. If you write your answers, use a pen. If you need to change your answer, write your initials beside any
corrections you make. If you need more space, attach extra pages with your answer. Add your name and task number to all extra pages you use.
Verbal answers If you answer verbally, your assessor will write your answer(s), or may use a voice recorder.
Definitions The trainee is you, the person being assessed (you may also be referred to as the learner, student,
candidate or employee in some instances). The assessor is the person who will assess you. Assist(ing) people to move using normal movement patterns in the context of this assessment means
guiding people so they are enabled to move using their normal movement patterns in accordance with their current capacity and any limitations they may be experiencing. The primary emphasis is upon step by step coaching and guidance (rather than physical support) from the support worker.
Workplace’s policies and procedures are the policies and procedures of your workplace and include ethical codes, standards, and other organisational requirements.
Person and people refers to a person or people accessing services in a health, disability, or aged care context in either a residential care facility or in a private home – the person’s own or a friend’s, group’s, or family member’s.
ResourcesThis is an open book assessment. The following learning resources may be useful when completing this assessment:
the Moving and handling people: The New Zealand Guidelines 2012 available at www.acc.co.nz/preventing-injuries/at-work/industry-specific-safety/moving-and-handling-people-nz-guidelines/index.htm From here on this will be referred to as ‘the Guidelines’.
the Careerforce learning resource for this unit standard, which is based on the guidelines. learning materials, books, the internet and your workplace’s policies and procedures. the references listed at the back of this assessment.
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Task 1: Techniques for moving equipment
A Explain the factors which can contribute to back injuries when moving equipment.
Factors to be considered may include:
load (the equipment being moved). individual (the orderly who is moving the equipment). task (the task and the equipment being moved). environment (where the task is to take place, including the facility provided to assist the orderly).
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B Explain how those factors might apply to four of the following types of equipment:
household appliances. furniture. bedding.
personal mobility aids. moving aids. laundry.
household waste. any other equipment you might
use.
Type of equipment Which factors do you have to consider when moving this equipment?
Explain how these factors contribute to a back injury when moving equipment
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C Describe four techniques that you should use to safely move three of the pieces of equipment listed below in accordance with industry guidelines and your organisation’s policies and procedures.
Household appliances. Furniture. Bedding.
Personal mobility aids. Moving aids. Laundry.
Household waste. Any other equipment you might
use.
Type of equipment 1:
Technique 1:
Technique 2:
Technique 3:
Technique 4:
Type of equipment 2:
Technique 1:
Technique 2:
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Technique 3:
Technique 4:
Type of equipment 3:
Technique 1:
Technique 2:
Technique 3:
Technique 4:
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
Task 1 result: Achieved More evidence required
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Task 2: Techniques for supporting people to move
A Describe two techniques for supporting people to move safely in accordance with your organisations policies and procedures and industry guidelines.
Techniques may include any of the following:
One person transfer when the person can assist using moving aids. Two-person move not using aids. Two-person move using aids. Any other technique that you may use
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B Choose one of these methods and describe how you would consider the person’s safety, comfort and dignity and your own safety using this method.
C Choose another method and describe how you would consider the person’s safety, comfort and dignity and your own safety using this method.
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
Task 2 result: Achieved More evidence required
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References1 Legislation and codes relevant to this unit standard include:
Health and Disability Commissioner (Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights) Regulations 1996.
Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001. Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. Human Rights Act 1993. Privacy Act 1993.
2 New Zealand Standards relevant to this unit standard include:
NZS 8134.0:2008 Health and disability services Standards – Health and disability services (general) Standard.
NZS 8134.1:2008 Health and disability services Standards – Health and disability services (core) Standards.
NZS 8134.2:2008 Health and disability services Standards – Health and disability services (restraint minimisation and safe practice) Standards.
NZS 8134.3:2008 Health and disability services Standards – Health and disability services (infection prevention and control) Standards.
NZS 8158:2012 Home and Community Support Sector Standard. All New Zealand Standards are available at www.standards.co.nz/
3 References and resources
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). (2012). Wellington: Author, (the Guidelines). Search for Moving and handling people: The New Zealand Guidelines 2012 on www.acc.co.nz
Accident Compensation Corporation. (n.d). Search for Help yourself prevent and manage discomfort, pain and injury on www.acc.co.nz
Accident Compensation Corporation. (n.d.). Search for Smart tips for health workers on www.acc.co.nz Other relevant ACC resources are available at www.acc.co.nz Department of Labour. (2003). A guide to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 – Including
the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002. Wellington: Occupational Safety and Health Service of the Department of Labour, available at www.osh.dol.govt.nz/order/catalogue/808.shtml
Moving and Handling Association of New Zealand – www.mhanz.org.nz/
Appeals If you wish to appeal against the assessment result or process, talk to your assessor. If you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to Careerforce by completing the assessment result appeal form that can be found online at www.careerforce.org.nz/contact/forms
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