Description
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This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the maintenance of the hyperbaric systems for safe operation |
Pre/Co-Requisites
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The following is a co-requisite unit of competency:
- HLTHY506B Identify and respond to risks associated with hyperbaric therapy
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged |
Application
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Work will be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving routine and non-routine methods and procedures, which require the exercise of discretion and judgement
All activities are carried out in accordance with organisation policies, procedures and infection control guidelines
Learner must comply with industry standards and guidelines |
Performance Criteria
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1. Develop planned maintenance program for the hyperbaric system
1.1 Identify required maintenance procedures by utilising documentation in accordance with current standards, regulations and manufacturer’s guidelines
1.2 Complete risk assessment with reference to quality control documentation
1.3 Identify maintenance to be performed by external contractor
1.4 Determine user maintenance to be performed by hyperbaric chamber operators
1.5 Develop and document maintenance schedule
2. Implement the hyperbaric system’s planned maintenance
2.1 Complete supervision of performance of user maintenance in accordance with the maintenance plan
2.2 Ensure maintenance to be performed by external contractors is completed in accordance with the maintenance plan
2.3 Document results of implemented maintenance
2.4 Review and update maintenance records in accordance with current standards, regulations, manufacturer’s guidelines and organisation policies and procedures
3. Audit the hyperbaric system’s planned maintenance
3.1 Design audit tool to provide information on adequacy of system’s maintenance
3.2 Complete regular audits and document results
3.3 Review results and identify any inadequacies in planned maintenance schedule
3.4 Promptly provide resources enabling implementation of required maintenance
4. Evaluate equipment utilised within the hyperbaric system
4.1 Develop and maintain procedures for evaluation of performance of current equipment and selection of new equipment
4.2 Document and implement recommendations for replacement of equipment
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Required Skills & Knowledge
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Essential Knowledge:
- Function of a compression chamber and equipment
- Procedures/actions in event of faulty equipment related to compression chambers
- Relevance of operational test on all equipment
- Operational procedures relating to compression chambers
- Systems diagrams
- Hazards related to oxygen systems
- Procedures for cleaning oxygen systems
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Use of appropriate tools, lubricants
- Gas sampling routines
- Calibration of equipment
- Storage of oxygen compatible equipment
Essential Skills:
- Develop and implement a planned maintenance system
- Find faults within equipment and complete minor repairs
- Take a gas sample
- Calibrate equipment
- Read schematic and electrical diagrams
- Solve problems including an ability to use available resources
- Deal with conflict
- Work with others and display empathy with client and relatives
- Use reading and writing skills-literacy competence required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation. The level of skill required involves reading and documenting information and understanding complex policy and procedure manuals
- Use oral communication skills-language competence required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation. Assessors should look for skills in asking questions, providing clear information, listening to and understanding workplace instructions, and clarifying workplace instructions when necessary. Effective verbal and non verbal communication skills with a range of internal and external persons are essential. Organisation may require competence in English or a community language, depending on client group
- Use numeracy skills ranging from the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations, recording stock levels and statistical information
- Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Apply confidentiality requirements in relation to client information
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Range Statement
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Hyperbaric system must include:
- Hyperbaric chamber
- Compressors
- Storage cylinders
- Electrical systems
- Gas analysis systems
- Breathing systems
- Hull
- Environmental conditioning system
- Filtration systems
- Fire deluge systems
- Communications equipment for inside chamber
- Client hoods/Built In Breathing System
- Client monitoring equipment
- Client ventilator
- Fire fighting equipment
- First aid kit
- Seating and bedding for chamber
- Chamber observation equipment (eg CCTV)
Documentation may include:
- Relevant standards, regulations and references
- Planned maintenance schedule
- Defect reporting forms
- Hazardous, damaged or faulty equipment labels
- Manufacturer’s manuals/instructions
- Organisation policy documents
- Equipment upgrade forms
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Evidence Guide
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
- The assessee must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
- 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
- Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace:
- Compliance with industry standards and guidelines
- Compliance with organisation policies and procedures including those of OHS
- Adherence to manufacturer’s instructions
- Planned maintenance is developed according to current standards to ensure the safety of the hyperbaric system
- Identification of the steps to be taken to rectify equipment faults
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
- Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
- Knowledge of industry standards and guidelines
Method of assessment:
- Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision.
- Observation of work activities when managing the maintenance of hyperbaric systems
- Observation of simulation and/or role play when managing the maintenance of hyperbaric systems
- Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
- Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses
- Recognition of relevant life/work experience
- Questioning, written assessments/projects, elearning can be used to assess knowledge
- Authenticated reports of experience in managing the maintenance of hyperbaric systems (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
- Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, Universal infection control procedures
- Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
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
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