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This qualification reflects the job roles of orthopaedic technologists, orthopaedic technicians and cast technicians who are responsible for the fabrication, application, modification and removal of orthopaedic devices and materials.
Orthopaedic technologists, orthopaedic technicians and cast technicians work in a hospital setting and deliver orthopaedic technology services to maximise functional outcomes for clients at the request of registered health professionals.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed at least 400 hours of work in a clinical workplace environment as detailed in the assessment requirements of the relevant units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.