REPUBLIC OF KENYA

NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS

FOR

ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA TECHNOLOGIST

LEVEL 6

TVET CDACC
P.O. BOX 15745-00100
NAIROBI
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TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
P.O. Box 15745–00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]

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 FOREWORD
The provision of quality education and training is fundamental to the Government’s
overall strategy for social economic development. Quality education and training will
contribute to achievement Kenya’s development blue print and sustainable development
goals.

Reforms in the education sector are necessary for the achievement of Kenya Vision 2030
and meeting the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The education sector had
to be aligned to the Constitution and this resulted to the formulation of the Policy
Framework for Reforming Education and Training (Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2016). A
key feature of this policy is the radical change in the design and delivery of the TVET
training. This policy document requires that training in TVET be competency based,
curriculum development be industry led, certification be based on demonstration of
competence and mode of delivery allows for multiple entry and exit in TVET
programmes.

These reforms demand that Industry takes a leading role in curriculum development to
ensure the curriculum addresses its competence needs. It is against this background that
these Occupational Standards were developed for the purpose of developing a
competency-based curriculum in Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine Level 6. These
Occupational Standards will also be the basis for assessment of an individual for
competence certification.

It is my conviction that these Occupational Standards will play a great role towards
development of competent human resource for the health sector’s growth and sustainable
development.

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

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 PREFACE
Kenya Vision 2030 aims to transform the country into a newly industrializing, “middle-
income country providing a high-quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030”. Kenya
intends to create a globally competitive and adaptive human resource base to meet the
requirements of a rapidly industrializing economy through life-long education and
training. TVET has a responsibility of facilitating the process of inculcating knowledge,
skills and attitudes necessary for catapulting the nation to a globally competitive country,
hence the paradigm shift to embrace Competency Based Education and Training (CBET).

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act No. 29 of 2013 and the
Sessional Paper No.4 of 2016 on Reforming Education and Training in Kenya,
emphasized the need to reform curriculum development, assessment and certification.
This called for shift to CBET to address the mismatch between skills acquired through
training and skills needed by industry as well as increase the global competitiveness of
Kenyan labour force.

The TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET

CDACC), in conjunction with Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine Sector Skills Advisory
Committee (SSAC), have developed these Occupational Standards for Orthopaedic
Trauma Technologist. These standards will be the basis for development of a
competency-based curriculum for Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine Level 6. These
Standards will also be the bases for assessment of an individual for competence
certification.

The occupational standards are designed and organized with clear performance criteria
for each element of a unit of competency. These standards also outline the required
knowledge and skills as well as evidence guide.

I am grateful to the Council Members, Council Secretariat, Orthopaedic and Trauma

Medicine SSAC, expert workers and all those who participated in the development of
these occupational standards.

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CHAIRMAN
TVET CDACC

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT
These Occupational Standards were developed through combined effort of various
stakeholders from private and public organizations. I am sincerely thankful to the
management of these organizations for allowing their staff to participate in this course. I
wish to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of industry players who provided inputs
towards the development of these Standards.

I thank TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET

CDACC) for providing guidance on the development of these Standards. My gratitude
goes to the Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine Sector Skills Advisory Committee
(SSAC) members for their contribution to the development of these Standards. I thank
all the individuals and organizations who participated in the validation of these
Standards.

I acknowledge all other institutions which in one way or another contributed to the
development of these Standards.

CHAIRMAN
ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA MEDICINE SECTOR SKILLS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE

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Table of Contents

FOREWORD.....................................................................................................................ii

PREFACE.........................................................................................................................iii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT..................................................................................................iv

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS.......................................................................vii

KEY TO UNIT CODE.....................................................................................................ix

OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................x

BASIC UNITS OF COMPETENCY...............................................................................1

DEMONSTRATE COMMUNICATION SKILLS.............................................................2

DEMONSTRATE NUMERACY SKILLS.........................................................................6

DEMONSTRATE DIGITAL LITERACY........................................................................13

DEMONSTRATE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS........................................................18

DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS..............................................................25

DEMONSTRATE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY.....................................................33

DEMONSTRATE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES............38

COMMON UNITS OF COMPETENCY......................................................................43

DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND

PHYSIOLOGY..................................................................................................................44

APPLY BASIC HOSPITAL PROCEDURES...................................................................53

DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF COMMON DISEASES......................................60

PROVIDE FIRST AID SERVICES..................................................................................65

APPLY MEDICAL–LEGAL ETHICS IN ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA

MEDICINE........................................................................................................................72

PROVIDE HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES............................................................77

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PROVIDE PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES...................................84

CONDUCT ACTION RESEARCH..................................................................................90

CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCE..............................................................................98

PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE IN DISASTER INCIDENT.......................................99

MANAGE SOFT TISSUE INJURIES............................................................................105

MANAGE FRACTURE AND DISLOCATION............................................................112

PARTICIPATE IN MANAGEMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC CONDITION..................119

PARTICIPATE IN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES.............................124

EXECUTE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES IN ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA

MEDICINE......................................................................................................................130

MANAGE ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA FACILITY...........................................137

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 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
A Control version

AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome

BC Basic Competency

CDACC Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council

CM Common Competencies

CR Core Competency

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus

ICT Information Communication Technology

NEMA National Environmental Management Authority

OREF Open Reduction External Fixation

ORIF Open Reduction internal fixation

OS Occupational Standards

OSHA Occupation Safety and Health Act

OSHS Occupation Safety and Health Standards

OT Operating Theatre

OTM Orthopaedic and Trauma medicine

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

PT Perioperative Theatre

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

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SSAC Sector Skills Advisory Committee

TT Theatre Technology

TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training

WHO World Health Organization

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 KEY TO UNIT CODE

HE/OS/OTM/BC/01/6/A

Industry or sector
Occupational Standards

Occupational area

Type of competency

Competency number

Competency level

Control version

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 OVERVIEW
Orthopaedic Trauma Technologist Level 6 qualification consists of competencies that an
individual must develop to provide services in an accident and emergency unit,
orthopaedic operating room and orthopaedic wards in a hospital. It entails providing
emergency services in disaster incident, managing soft tissue injuries, managing fractures
and dislocations, participating in management of orthopaedic condition, participating in
orthopaedic surgical procedure, executing administrative duties and managerial
responsibilities in an orthopaedic and trauma facility. It also entails carrying out action
research on orthopaedic and trauma techniques and trends

This qualification consists of the following basic, common and core competencies:

Basic Units of Competency

UNIT CODE UNIT TITLE

HE/OS/OTM/BC/01/6/A Demonstrate Communication Skills
HE/OS/OTM/BC/02/6/A Demonstrate Numeracy Skills
HE/OS/OTM/BC/03/6/A Demonstrate Digital Literacy
HE/OS/OTM/BC/04/6/A Demonstrate Entrepreneurial Skills
HE/OS/OTM/BC/05/6/A Demonstrate Employability Skills
HE/OS/OTM/BC/06/6/A Demonstrate Environmental Literacy
HE/OS/OTM/BC/06/7/A Demonstrate Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Common Units of Competency

UNIT CODE UNIT TITLE

HE/OS/OTM/CC/01/6/A Demonstrate Knowledge of Human Anatomy and
Physiology
HE/OS/OTM/CC/02/6/A Apply Basic Hospital Procedures
HE/OS/OTM/CC/03/6/A Demonstrate Knowledge of Common Diseases
HE/OS/OTM/CC/04/6/A Provide First Aid Services
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HE/OS/OTM/CC/05/6/A Apply Medical-Legal Ethics
HE/OS/OTM/CC/06/6/A Provide Health Promotion Services
HE/OS/OTM/CC/07/6/A Provide Psychosocial Health Support
HE/OS/HPE/CC/08/6/A Conduct Action Research

Core Units Of Competency

UNIT OF COMPETENCE UNIT TITLE

CODE
HE/OS/OTM/CR/01/6/A Provide Emergency Care in Disaster Incident
HE/OS/OTM/CR/02/6/A Manage Soft Tissue Injuries
HE/OS/OTM/CR/03/6/A Manage Fracture and Dislocation
HE/OS/OTM/CR/04/6/A Participate In Management of Orthopaedic Condition
HE/OS/OTM/CR/05/6/A Participate In Orthopaedic Surgical Procedures
HE/OS/OTM/CR/06/6/A Execute Orthopaedic and Trauma Administrative
Services
HE/OS/OTM/CR/07/6/A Manage Trauma and Emergency Facility

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BASIC UNITS OF COMPETENCY
 DEMONSTRATE COMMUNICATION SKILLS

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/BC/01/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate communication skills. It
involves meeting communication needs of clients and colleagues, developing
communication strategies, establishing and maintaining communication pathways,
conducting interviews, facilitating group discussion and representing the organization.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the These are assessable statements which specify the required level
key outcomes of performance for each of the elements.
which make up Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
workplace
function
1. Meet 1.1 Specific communication needs of clients and colleagues are
communication identified and met based on workplace requirements
needs of clients 1.2 Different communication approaches are identified and
and colleagues applied according to clients’ needs
1.3 Conflict is identified and addressed as per the standards of the
organization
2. Develop 2.1 Strategies for effective internal and external dissemination of
communication information are developed as per organization’s requirements
strategies 2.2 Special communication needs are considered in developing
strategies according workplace procedures
2.3 Communication strategies are analyzed, evaluated and
revised based the workplace needs
3. Establish and 3.1 Pathways of communication are established as per
maintain organization policy
communication 3.2 Pathways are maintained and reviewed according to
pathways organization procedures
4. Promote use of 4.1 Information is provided to all areas of the organization as per
communication strategy requirements
strategies 4.2 Effective communication techniques are articulated and
modeled according work requirements
4.3 Personnel are given guidance about adapting communication
strategies as per organization procedures
5. Conduct 5.1 A range of appropriate communication strategies are
interview employed in interview situations based on the workplace
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 requirements
5.2 Records of interviews are made and maintained in accordance
with organizational procedures
5.3 Effective questioning, listening and nonverbal communication
techniques are used as per needs
6. Facilitate 6.1 Mechanisms to enhance effective group interaction are
group identified and implemented according to workplace
discussion requirements
6.2 Strategies to encourage group participation are identified and
used as per organizations’ procedures
6.3 Meetings objectives and agenda are set and followed based on
workplace requirements
6.4 Relevant information is provided and feedback obtained
according to set protocols
6.5 Evaluation of group communication strategies is undertaken
in accordance with workplace guidelines
6.6 Specific communication needs of individuals are identified
and addressed as per individual needs
7. Represent the 5.1 7Relevant presentation are researched and presented based on
organization internal or external communication forums requirements
5.2 Presentation is delivered in a clear and sequential manner as
per the predetermined time
5.3 Presentation is made as per appropriate media
5.4 Difference views are respected based on workplace procedures
5.5 Written communication is done as per organizational
standards
5.6 Inquiries are responded according to organizational standard

RANGE
This section provides work environment and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environment and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range
1. Communication  Language switch
strategies may  Comprehension check
include but not  Repetition
limited to:  Asking confirmation
 Paraphrase
 Clarification request
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  Translation
 Restructuring
 Approximation
 Generalization
2. Effective group  Identifying and evaluating what is occurring within
interaction may an interaction in a nonjudgmental way
include but not  Using active listening
limited to:  Making decision about appropriate words, behavior
 Putting together response which is culturally
appropriate
 Expressing an individual perspective
 Expressing own philosophy, ideology and
background and exploring impact with relevance to
communication
3. Situations may  Establishing rapport
include but not  Eliciting facts and information
limited to:  Facilitating resolution of issues
 Developing action plans
 Diffusing potentially difficult situations

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
 Communication
 Active listening
 Interpretation
 Negotiation
 Writing

Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:

 Communication process
 Dynamics of groups
 Styles of group leadership
 Key elements of communications strategy

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
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1. Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
aspects of 1.1 Developed communication strategies to meet the
Competency organization requirements and applied in the workplace
1.2 Established and maintained communication pathways for
effective communication in the workplace
1.3 Used communication strategies involving exchanges of
complex oral information
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated
environment where assessment can take place
2.2 Materials relevant to the proposed activity or tasks
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Direct observation
3.2 Oral questioning
3.3 Written texts
4. Context of Competency may be assessed:
Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the –job
4.3 During Industrial attachment
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
for
assessment

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 DEMONSTRATE NUMERACY SKILLS

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/BC/02/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit describes the competencies required to demonstrate numeracy skills. It
involves; applying a wide range of mathematical calculations for work; applying ratios,
rates and proportions to solve problems; estimating, measuring and calculating
measurement for work; using detailed maps to plan travel routes for work; using
geometry to draw and construct 2D and 3D shapes for work; collecting, organizing and
interpreting statistical data; using routine formula and algebraic expressions for work and
using common functions of a scientific calculator.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required
outcomes which make level of performance for each of the elements.
up workplace function. Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range.
1. Apply a wide 1.1 Mathematical information embedded in a range of
range of workplace tasks and texts is extracted as per workplace
mathematical procedures.
calculations for 1.2 Mathematical information is interpreted and
work comprehended as per job specifications
1.3 A range of mathematical and problem solving processes
are selected and used as per job specification
1.4 Different forms of fractions, decimals and percentages
are flexibly used as per SOPs
1.5 Calculation performed with positive and negative
numbers as per SOPs
1.6 Numbers are expressed as powers and roots and are
used in calculations as per SOPs
1.7 Calculations done using routine formulas as per SOPs
1.8 Estimation and assessment processes are used to check
outcome as per workplace procedures
1.9 Mathematical language is used to discuss and explain
the processes, results and implications of the task as
per workplace procedures
2. Use and apply 2.1 Information regarding ratios, rates and proportions
ratios, rates and extracted from a range of workplace tasks and texts as
proportions for per SOPs

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 work 2.2 Mathematical information related to ratios, rate and
proportions is analysed as per SOPs
2.3 Problem solving processes are used to undertake the
task as per workplace procedures
2.4 Equivalent ratios and rates are simplified as per SOPs
2.5 Quantities are calculated using ratios, rates and
proportions as per SOPS
2.6 Graphs, charts or tables are constructed to represent
ratios, rates and proportions as per SOPs
2.7 The outcomes reviewed and checked as per job
specifications
2.8 Information is record using mathematical language and
symbols as per workplace procedures
3. Estimate, 3.1 Measurement information embedded in workplace
measure and texts and tasks are extracted and interpreted as per job
calculate specifications
measurement for 3.2 Appropriate workplace measuring equipment are
work identified and selected as per job specifications
3.3 Accurate measurements are estimated and made as
per SOPs
3.4 The area of 2D shapes including compound shapes
are calculated as per SOPs
3.5 The volume of 3D shapes is calculated using relevant
formulas as per SOPs
3.6 Sides of right angled triangles are calculated using
Pythagoras’ theorem as per SOPs
3.7 conversions are perform between units of
measurement as per job specification
3.8 Problem solving processes are used to undertake the
task as per workplace Procedures
3.9 The measurement outcomes are reviewed and
checked as per workplace procedures
3.10 Information is recorded using mathematical language
and symbols appropriate for the task as per workplace
procedures
4. Use detailed 4.1 Different types of maps are identified and interpreted
maps to plan as per job requirements
travel routes for 4.2 Key features of maps are identified as per job
work requirements
4.3 Scales are identified and interpreted as per job
requirements

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 4.4 Scales are applied to calculate actual distances
4.5 Positions or locations are determined using directional
information as per job requirements
4.6 Routes are planned by determining directions and
calculating distances, speeds and times as per job
requirements
4.7 Information is gathered and identified and relevant
factors related to planning a route checked as per job
requirements
4.8 Relevant equipment is select and checked for
accuracy and operational effectiveness as per job
requirements
4.9 Task is planned and recorded using specialized
mathematical language and symbols appropriate for
the task as per job requirements
5. Use geometry to 5.1 A range of 2D shapes and 3D shapes and their uses in
draw 2D shapes work contexts is identified as per job specifications
and construct 3D 5.2 Features of 2D and 3D shapes are named and
shapes for work described as per job specifications
5.3 Types of angles in 2D and 3D shapes are identified as
per job specifications
5.4 Angles are drawn, estimated and measured using
geometric instruments as per job requirements
5.5 Angle properties of 2D shapes are named and
identified as per SOPs
5.6 Angle properties are used to evaluate unknown angles
in shapes as per SOPs
5.7 Properties of perpendicular and parallel lines are
applied to shapes as per SOPs
5.8 Understanding and use of symmetry is demonstrated
as per SOPs
5.9 Understanding and use of similarity is demonstrated
as per SOPs
5.10 The workplace tasks and mathematical processes
required are identified as per workplace procedures
5.11 2D shapes is drawn for work as per job specification
5.12 3D shapes is constructed for work as per job
specification
5.13 The outcomes are reviewed and checked as per
workplace procedures
5.14 Specialized mathematical language and symbols
appropriate for the task are used as per SOPs
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6. Collect, organize, 6.1 Workplace issue requiring investigation are identified
and interpret as per workplace procedures
statistical data for 6.2 Audience / population / sample unit is determined as
work per workplace procedures as per workplace
procedures
6.3 Data to be collected is identified as per workplace
procedures
6.4 Data collection method is selected as per workplace
procedures
6.5 Appropriate statistical data is collected and organized
as per SOPs
6.6 Data is illustrated in appropriate formats as per SOPs
6.7 The effectiveness of different types of graphs are
compared as per SOPs
6.8 The summary statistics for collected data is calculated
as per SOPs
6.9 The results / findings are interpreted as per SOPs
6.10 Data is checked to ensure that it meets the expected
results and content as per workplace procedures
6.11 Information from the results including tables,
graphs and summary statistics is extracted and
interpreted as per workplace procedure
6.12 Mathematical language and symbols are used to
report results of investigation as per workplace
procedure
7. Use routine 7.1 Understanding of informal and symbolic notation,
formula and representation and conventions of algebraic
algebraic expressions is demonstrated as per SOPs
expressions for 7.2 Simple algebraic expressions and equations are
work developed as per job specification
7.3 Operate on algebraic expressions as per job
requirement
7.4 Algebraic expressions are simplified as per job
requirement
7.5 Substitution into simple routine equations is done as
per SOPs
7.6 Routine formulas used for work tasks are identified
and comprehended as per SOPs
7.7 Routine formulas are evaluate by substitution as per
SOPs
7.8 Routine formulas transposed as per SOPs
7.9 Appropriate formulas are identified and used for work
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 related tasks as per workplace procedures
7.10 Outcomes are checked and result of calculation used
as per workplace procedures
8. Use common 8.1 Required numerical information to perform tasks is
functions of a located as per job specification
scientific 8.2 The order of operations and function keys necessary
calculator for to solve mathematical calculation are determined as
work per job specification
8.3 Function keys on a scientific calculator are identified
and used as per SOPs
8.4 Estimations are referred to check reasonableness of
problem solving process as per workplace procedures
8.5 Appropriate mathematical language, symbols and
conventions are used to report results as per
workplace procedures

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

1. 2D shapes may  Triangles

include but not  Square
limited may include  Rectangle
but not limited to:  Triangle

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
 Measuring
 Logical thinking
 Computing
 Drawing of graphs
 Applying mathematical formulas
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  Analytical

Required knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Types of common shapes
 Differentiation between two dimensional shapes / objects
 Formulae for calculating area and volume
 Types and purpose of measuring instruments
 Units of measurement and abbreviations
 Fundamental operations (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)
 Rounding techniques
 Types of fractions
 Different types of tables and graphs
 Meaning of graphs, such as increasing, decreasing, and constant value
 Preparation of basic data, tables & graphs

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

of Competency 1. 1 Developed communication strategies to meet the
organization requirements and applied in the
workplace
1. 2 Established and maintained communication
pathways for effective communication in the
workplace
1. 3 Used communication strategies involving
exchanges of complex oral information
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Access to relevant workplace or appropriately
simulated environment where assessment can take
place
2.2 Materials relevant to the proposed activity or tasks
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Observation
3.2 Oral questioning
3.3 Written test
3.4 Portfolio of Evidence
3.5 Interview
3.6 Third party report
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 4. Context of Competency may be assessed:
Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the –job
4.3 During Industrial attachment
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the
information industry sector, workplace and job role is
for assessment recommended.

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 DEMONSTRATE DIGITAL LITERACY

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/BC/03/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit describes competencies required to demonstrate digital literacy. It involves,
identifying computer software and hardware, applying security measures to data,
hardware, and software in automated environment, applying computer software in
solving task, applying internet and email in communication at workplace, applying
desktop publishing in official assignments and preparing presentation packages.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the These are assessable statements which specify the required
key outcomes which level of performance for each of the elements.
make up workplace
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
function

1. Identify 1.1 Concepts of ICT are determined in accordance with

appropriate computer equipment
computer 1.2 Classifications of computers are determined in accordance
software and with manufacturers specification
hardware 1.3 Appropriate computer software is identified according to
manufacturer’s specification
1.4 Appropriate computer hardware is identified according to
manufacturer’s specification
1.5 Functions and commands of operating system are
determined in accordance with manufacturer’s
specification
2. Apply security 2.1 Data security and privacy are classified in accordance
measures to with the prevailing technology
data, hardware, 2.2 Security threats reidentified and control measures are
software in applied in accordance with laws governing protection of
automated ICT
environment 2.3 Computer threats and crimes are detected in accordance to
Information Management security guidelines
2.4 Protection against computer crimes is undertaken in
accordance with laws governing protection of ICT
3. Apply computer 3.1 Word processing concepts are applied in resolving
software in workplace tasks, report writing and documentation as per
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3.2 Word processing utilities are applied in accordance with
workplace procedures
3.3 Worksheet layout is prepared in accordance with work
procedures
3.4 Worksheet is built and data manipulated in the worksheet
in accordance with workplace procedures
3.5 Continuous data manipulated on worksheet is undertaken
in accordance with work requirements
3.6 Database design and manipulation is undertaken in
accordance with office procedures
3.7 Data sorting, indexing, storage, retrieval and security is
provided in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Apply internet 4.1 Electronic mail addresses are opened and applied in
and email in workplace communication in accordance with office
communication policy
at workplace 4.2 Office internet functions are defined and executed in
accordance with office procedures
4.3 Network configuration is determined in accordance with
office operations procedures
4.4 Official World Wide Web is installed and managed
according to workplace procedures
5. Apply Desktop 5.1 Desktop publishing functions and tools are identified in
publishing in accordance with manufactures specifications
official 5.2 Desktop publishing tools are developed in accordance with
assignments work requirements
5.3 Desktop publishing tools are applied in accordance with
workplace requirements
5.4 Typeset work is enhanced in accordance with workplace
standards
6. Prepare 6.1 Types of presentation packages are identified in
presentation accordance with office requirements
packages 6.2 Slides are created and formulated in accordance with
workplace procedures
6.3 Slides are edited and run-in accordance with work
procedures
6.4 Slides and handouts are printed according to work
requirements

RANGE

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This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range
1. Appropriate Collection of physical parts of a computer system such as:
computer  Computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse
hardware may  All the parts inside the computer case, such as the hard
include but not disk drive, motherboard and video card
limited to:

2. Data security and  Confidentiality of data

privacy may  Cloud computing
include but not  Integrity -but-curious data surfing
limited to:
3. Security and  Counter measures against cyber terrorism
control measures  Risk reduction
may include but  Cyber threat issues
not limited to:  Risk management
 Pass-wording
4. Security threats  Cyber terrorism
may include but  Hacking
not limited to:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
 Analytical skills
 Interpretation
 Typing
 Communication
 Computing (applying fundamental operations such as addition, subtraction,
division and multiplication)
 Using calculator
 Basic ICT skills

Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
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  Software concept
 Functions of computer software and hardware
 Data security and privacy
 Computer security threats and control measures
 Technology underlying cyber-attacks and networks
 Cyber terrorism
 Computer crimes
 Detection and protection of computer crimes
 Laws governing protection of ICT
 Word processing;
 Functions and concepts of word processing.
 Documents and tables creation and manipulations
 Mail merging
 Word processing utilities
 Spread sheets;
 Meaning, formulae, function and charts, uses and layout
 Data formulation, manipulation and application to cells

 Database;
 Database design, data manipulation, sorting, indexing,
storage retrieval and security
 Desktop publishing;
 Designing and developing desktop publishing tools
 Manipulation of desktop publishing tools
 Enhancement of typeset work and printing documents
 Presentation Packages;
 Types of presentation Packages
 Creating, formulating, running, editing, printing and
presenting slides and handouts
 Networking and Internet;
 Computer networking and internet.
 Electronic mail and world wide web
 Emerging trends and issues in ICT;
 Identify and integrate emerging trends and issues in ICT
 Challenges posed by emerging trends and issues
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Aspects of
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 Competency 2. 1 Identified and controlled security threats
2. 2 Detected and protected computer crimes
2. 3 Applied word processing in office tasks
2. 4 Designed, prepared work sheet and applied data to the cells
in accordance to workplace procedures
2. 5 Opened electronic mail for office communication as per
workplace procedure
2. 6 Installed internet and World Wide Web for office tasks in
accordance with office procedures
2. 7 Integrated emerging issues in computer ICT applications
2. 8 Applied laws governing protection of ICT
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2. 1 Access to relevant workplace where assessment
can take place
2. 2 Appropriately simulated environment where
assessment can take place
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 2. 1 Observation
2. 2 Oral questioning
2. 3 Written test
2. 4 Portfolio of Evidence
2. 5 Interview
2. 6 Third party report
4. Context of Competency may be assessed:
Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the –job
4.3 During Industrial attachment

5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry

information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

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 DEMONSTRATE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

UNIT CODE : HE/OS/OTM/BC/04/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION

This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate entrepreneurial skills. It

involves demonstrating understanding of an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, and self-
employment, identifying entrepreneurship opportunities, creating entrepreneurial
awareness, applying entrepreneurial motivation, developing business innovative
strategies and developing business plan.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Demonstrate 1. 1 Entrepreneurs and Business persons are
understanding of an distinguished as per principles of
entrepreneur entrepreneurship
1. 2 Types of entrepreneurs are identified as per
principles of entrepreneurship
1. 3 Ways of becoming an entrepreneur are
identified as per principles of
Entrepreneurship
1. 4 Characteristics of Entrepreneurs are
identified as per principles of
Entrepreneurship
1. 5 Factors affecting Entrepreneurship
development are explored as per principles of
Entrepreneurship
2. Demonstrate 2. 1 Entrepreneurship and self-employment are
understanding of distinguished as per principles of
Entrepreneurship and self- entrepreneurship
employment 2. 2 Importance of self-employment is analysed
based on business procedures and strategies
2. 3 Requirements for entry into self-
employment are identified according to
business procedures and strategies
2. 4 Role of an Entrepreneur in business is
determined according to business procedures
and strategies
2. 5 Contributions of Entrepreneurs to National
development are identified as per business
procedures and strategies
2. 6 Entrepreneurship culture in Kenya is
explored as per business procedures and
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 strategies
2. 7 Born or made Entrepreneurs are distinguished
as per entrepreneurial traits
3. Identify Entrepreneurship 3.1 Sources of business ideas are identified as per
opportunities business procedures and strategies
3.2 Business ideas and opportunities are
generated as per business procedures and
strategies
3.3 Business life cycle is analysed as per business
procedures and strategies
3.4 Legal aspects of business are identified as per
procedures and strategies
3.5 Product demand is assessed as per market
strategies
3.6 Types of business environment are identified
and evaluated as per business procedures
3.7 Factors to consider when evaluating business
environment are explored based on business
procedure and strategies
3.8 Technology in business is incorporated as per
best practice
4. Create entrepreneurial 4.1 Forms of businesses are explored as per
awareness business procedures and strategies
4.2 Sources of business finance are identified as
per business procedures and strategies
4.3 Factors in selecting source of business
finance are identified as per business
procedures and strategies
4.4 Governing policies on Small Scale
Enterprises (SSEs) are determined as per
business procedures and strategies
4.5 Problems of starting and operating SSEs are
explored as per business procedures and
strategies
5.1 Internal and external motivation factors are
5. Apply entrepreneurial determined in accordance with motivational
motivation theories
5.2 Self-assessment is carried out as per
entrepreneurial orientation
5.3 Effective communications are carried out in
accordance with communication principles
5.4 Entrepreneurial motivation is applied as per
motivational theories

6. Develop innovative 6.1 Business innovation strategies are determined

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 business strategies in accordance with the organization strategies
6.2 Creativity in business development is
demonstrated in accordance with
business strategies
6.3 Innovative business strategies are
developed as per business principles
6.4 Linkages with other entrepreneurs are
created as per best practice
6.5 ICT is incorporated in business growth
and development as per best practice

7. Develop Business Plan 7.1 Identified Business is described as per

business procedures and strategies
7.2 Marketing plan is developed as per business
plan format
7.3 Organizational/Management plan is prepared
in accordance with business plan format
7.4 Production/operation plan in accordance with
business plan format
7.5 Financial plan is prepared in accordance with
the business plan format
7.6 Executive summary is prepared in accordance
with business plan format
7.7 Business plan is presented as per best practice

RANGE
This section provides work environment and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environment and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range
1. Types of entrepreneurs may  Innovators
include but not limited to:  Imitators
 Craft
 Opportunistic
 Speculators
2. Characteristics of Entrepreneurs  Creative
may include but not limited to:  Innovative
 Planner
 Risk taker
 Networker
 Confident
 Flexible
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  Persistent
 Patient
 Independent
 Future oriented
 Goal oriented

3. Requirements for entry into self-  Technical skills

employment may include but not  Management skills
limited to  Entrepreneurial skills
 Resources
 Infrastructure

4. Internal and external motivation  Interest

may include but not limited to:  Passion
 Freedom
 Prestige
 Rewards
 Punishment
 Enabling environment
 Government policies

5. Business environment may include  External

but not limited to:  Internal
 Intermediate

6. Forms of businesses may include  Sole proprietorship

but not limited to:  Partnership
 Limited companies
 Cooperatives

7. Governing policies may include  Increasing scope for finance

but not limited to:  Promoting cooperation between
entrepreneurs and private sector
 Reducing regulatory burden on
entrepreneurs
 Developing IT tools for
entrepreneurs

8. Innovative business strategies may  New products

include but not limited to:  New methods of production
 New markets
 New sources of supplies
 Change in industrialization

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:

 Analytical
 Management
 Problem-solving
 Root-cause analysis
 Communication

Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Decision making
 Business communication
 Change management
 Competition
 Risk
 Net working
 Time management
 Leadership
 Factors affecting entrepreneurship development
 Principles of Entrepreneurship
 Features and benefits of common operational practices, e. g., continuous
improvement (kaizen), waste elimination,
 Conflict resolution
 Health, safety and environment (HSE) principles and requirements
 Customer care strategies
 Basic financial management
 Business strategic planning
 Impact of change on individuals, groups and industries
 Government and regulatory processes
 Local and international market trends
 Product promotion strategies
 Market and feasibility studies
 Government and regulatory processes
 Local and international business environment
 Relevant developments in other industries
 Regional/ County business expansion strategies

EVIDENCE GUIDE

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This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical Aspects of 1. 1 Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1. 2 Distinguished entrepreneurs and businesspersons
correctly
1. 3 Identified ways of becoming an entrepreneur
appropriately
1. 4 Explored factors affecting entrepreneurship
development appropriately
1. 5 Analysed importance of self-employment
accurately
1. 6 Identified requirements for entry into self-
employment correctly
1. 7 Identified sources of business ideas correctly
1. 8 Generated Business ideas and opportunities
correctly
1. 9 Analysed business life cycle accurately
1. 10 Identified legal aspects of business correctly
1. 11 Assessed product demand accurately
1. 12 Determined Internal and external motivation
factors appropriately
1. 13 Carried out communications effectively
1. 14 Identified sources of business finance correctly
1. 15 Determined Governing policy on small scale
enterprise appropriately
1. 16 Explored problems of starting and operating SSEs
effectively
1. 17 Developed Marketing,
Organizational/Management,
Production/Operation and Financial plans
correctly
1. 18 Prepared executive summary correctly
1. 19 Determined business innovative strategies
appropriately
1. 20 Presented business plan effectively
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Access to relevant workplace where assessment
can take place
2.2 Appropriately simulated environment where
assessment can take place

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 3. Methods of 3.1 Written tests
Assessment 3.2 Oral questions
3.3 Third party report
3.4 Interviews
3.5 Portfolio of Evidence

4. Context of Competency may be assessed

Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the –job
4.3 During Industrial attachment
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the
information for industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

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 DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/BC/05/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTON
This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves
conducting self-management, demonstrating interpersonal communication, critical safe
work habits, leading a workplace team, planning and organizing work, maintaining
professional growth and development, demonstrating workplace learning, problem
solving skills and managing ethical performance.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required
outcomes which make level of performance for each of the elements.
up workplace function.
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range

1. Conduct self- 1.1 Personal vision, mission and goals are formulated
management based on potential and in relation to organization
objectives
1.2 Emotional intelligence is demonstrated as per
workplace requirements.
1.3 Individual performance is evaluated and monitored
according to the agreed targets.
1.4 Assertiveness is developed and maintained based on
the requirements of the job.
1.5 Accountability and responsibility for own actions are
demonstrated based on workplace instructions.
1.6 Self-esteem and a positive self-image are developed
and maintained based on values.
1.7 Time management, attendance and punctuality are
observed as per the organization policy.
1.8 Goals are managed as per the organization’s objective
1.9 Self-strengths and weaknesses are identified based on
personal objectives
2. Demonstrate 2.1 Writing skills are demonstrated as per communication
interpersonal policy
communication 2.2 Negotiation and persuasion skills are demonstrated as
per communication policy
2.3 Internal and external stakeholders’ needs are identified
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 and interpreted as per the communication policy
2.4 Communication networks are established based on
workplace policy
2.5 Information is shared as per communication policy
3. Demonstrate 3.1 Stress is managed in accordance with workplace policy.
critical safe work 3.2 Punctuality and time consciousness is demonstrated in
habits line with workplace policy.
3.3 Personal objectives are integrated with organization
goals based on organization’s strategic plan.
3.4 Resources are utilized in accordance with workplace
policy.
3.5 Work priorities are set in accordance to workplace goals
and objectives.
3.6 Leisure time is recognized and utilized in line with
personal objectives.
3.7 Drugs and substances of abuse are identified and
avoided based on workplace policy.
3.8 HIV and AIDS prevention awareness is demonstrated in
line with workplace policy.
3.9 Safety consciousness is demonstrated in the workplace
based on organization safety policy.
3.10 Emerging issues are identified and dealt with in
accordance with organization policy.
4. Lead a workplace 4.1 Performance targets for the team are set based on
team organization’s objectives
4.2 Duties are assigned in accordance with the organization
policy.
4.3 Forms of communication in a team are established
according to organization’s policy.
4.4 Team performance is evaluated based on set targets as
per workplace policy.
4.5 Conflicts are resolved between team members in line
with organization policy.
4.6 Gender related issues are identified and mainstreamed
in accordance workplace policy.
4.7 Human rights and fundamental freedoms are identified
and respected as Constitution of Kenya 2010.
4.8 Healthy relationships are developed and maintained in
line with workplace.
5. Plan and organize 5.1 Work plans are prepared based on activities and budget.
work 5.2 Assigned tasks are interpreted and expectations
identified as per the workplace instructions.
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 5.3 Task occupational safety and health requirements are
identified and observed regulations.
5.4 Work resources are identified, mobilized, allocated and
utilized based on organization work plans.
5.5 Work activities are monitored and evaluated in line with
work plans and workplace policy.
5.6 Work plans are reviewed based on target and available
resources.
6. Maintain 6.1 Personal training needs are identified and assessed in
professional line with the requirements of the job.
growth and 6.2 Training and career opportunities are identified and
development utilized based on job requirements.
6.3 Resources for training are mobilized and allocated
based organizations and individual skills needs.
6.4 Licensees and certifications relevant to job and career
are obtained and renewed as per policy.
6.5 Work priorities and personal commitments are
balanced and managed based on requirements of the
job and personal objectives.
6.6 Recognitions are sought as proof of career
advancement in line with professional requirements.
7. Demonstrate 7.1 Learning opportunities are sought and managed based
workplace learning on job requirement and organization policy.
7.2 Improvement in performance is demonstrated based on
courses attended.
7.3 Application of learning is demonstrated in both
technical and non-technical aspects based on
requirements of the job
7.4 Time and effort is invested in learning new skills based
on job requirements
7.5 Initiative is taken to create more effective and efficient
processes and procedures in line with workplace policy.
7.6 New systems are developed and maintained in
accordance with the requirements of the job.
7.7 Awareness of personal role in workplace innovation is
demonstrated based on requirements of the job.
8. Demonstrate 8.1 Creative, innovative and practical solutions are
problem solving developed based on the problem
skills 8.2 Independence and initiative in identifying and solving
problems is demonstrated based on requirements of the
job.
8.3 Team problems are solved as per the workplace
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 guidelines
8.4 Problem solving strategies are applied as per the
workplace guidelines
8.5 Problems are analyzed and assumptions tested as per the
context of data and circumstances
9. Manage ethical 9.1 Policies and guidelines are observed as per the
performance workplace requirements
9.2 Self-worth and professionalism is exercised in line with
personal goals and organizational policies
9.3 Code of conduct is observed as per the workplace
requirements
9.4 Integrity is demonstrated as per legal requirement

RANGE
This section provides work environment and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environment and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

1. Drug and substance abuse Commonly abused

may include but not  Alcohol
limited to:  Tobacco
 Miraa
 Over-the-counter drugs
 Cocaine
 Bhang
 Glue
2. Feedback may include but  Verbal
not limited to:  Written
 Informal
 Formal
3. Relationships may include  Man/Woman
but not limited to:  Trainer/trainee
 Employee/employer
 Client/service provider
 Husband/wife
 Boy/girl
 Parent/child
 Sibling relationships

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 4. Forms of communication  Written
may include but not limited  Visual
to:  Verbal
 Non verbal
 Formal and informal
5. Team may include but not  Small work group
limited to:  Staff in a section/department
 Inter-agency group
6. Personal growth may  Growth in the job
include but not limited to:  Career mobility
 Gains and exposure the job gives
 Net workings
 Benefits that accrue to the individual as a
result of noteworthy performance
7. Personal objectives may  Long term
include but not limited to:  Short term
 Broad
 Specific
8. Trainings and career  Participation in training programs
opportunities may includes  Serving as Resource Persons in
but not limited to conferences and workshops
9. Resource may include may  Human
but not limited to:  Financial
 Technology
10. Innovation may include but  New ideas
not limited to:  Original ideas
 Different ideas
 Methods/procedures
 Processes
 New tools
11. Emerging issues may  Terrorism
include but not limited to:  Social media
 National cohesion
 Open offices
12. Range of media for  Mentoring
learning may include but  peer support and networking
not limited to:  IT and courses

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

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Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
 Interpersonal
 Communication
 Critical thinking
 Organizational
 Negotiation
 Monitoring
 Evaluation
 Record keeping
 Problem solving
 Decision Making
 Resource utilization
 Resource mobilization

Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Work values and ethics
 Company policies
 Company operations, procedures and standards
 Occupational Health and safety procedures
 Fundamental rights at work
 Workplace communication
 Concept of time
 Time management
 Decision making
 Types of resources
 Work planning
 Organizing work
 Monitoring and evaluation
 Record keeping
 Gender mainstreaming
 HIV and AIDS
 Drug and substance abuse
 Professional growth and development
 Technology in the workplace
 Innovation
 Emerging issues

EVIDENCE GUIDE

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This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. 2. Critical aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

of Competency 1.1 Conducted self-management
1.2 Demonstrated interpersonal communication
1.3 Demonstrated critical safe work habits
1.4 Demonstrated the ability to lead a workplace team
1.5 Planned and organized work
1.6 Maintained professional growth and development
1.7 Demonstrated workplace learning
1.8 Demonstrated problem solving skills
1.9 Demonstrated the ability to manage performance ethically
3. 4. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Access to relevant workplace where assessment can take
place
2.2 Appropriately simulated environment where assessment
can take place
5. 6. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Observation
3.2 Oral questioning
3.3 Written test
3.4 Portfolio of Evidence
3.5 Interview
3.6 Third party report
7. 8. Context of Competency may be assessed:
Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the –job
4.3 During Industrial attachment
9. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

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 DEMONSTRATE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/BC/06/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to demonstrate environmental literacy. It
involves, controlling environmental hazard and environmental pollution, demonstrating
sustainable resource use, evaluating current practices in relation to resource usage,
identifying environmental legislations/conventions for environmental concerns,
implementing specific environmental programs, monitoring activities on environmental
protection/Programs , analyzing resource use and developing resource conservation plans
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the elements.
workplace function. Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range

1. Control environmental 1. 1 Storage methods for environmentally hazardous

hazard materials are strictly followed according to
environmental regulations and OSHS.
1. 2 Disposal methods of hazardous wastes are followed
according to environmental regulations and OSHS.
1. 3 PPE is used according to OSHS.
2. Control environmental 2.1 Environmental pollution control measures are
Pollution implemented in accordance with international
protocols.
2.2 Procedures for solid waste management are
observed according Environmental Management
and Coordination Act 1999
2.3 Methods for minimizing noise pollution is
complied with based on Noise and Excessive
Vibration Pollution and Control Regulations,
2009
3. Demonstrate sustainable 3.1 Methods for minimizing wastage are complied with
resource use based on organizational waste management guide
3.2 Waste management procedures are employed
following principles of 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle)
3.3 Methods for economizing and reducing resource
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 consumption are practiced as per the Constitution
of Kenya 2010 Article 69.
4. Evaluate current 4.1 Information on resource efficiency systems and
practices in relation to procedures are collected and provided as per work
resource usage groups/sector
4.2 Current resource usage is measured and recorded as
per work group
4.3 Current purchasing strategies are analyzed and
recorded according to industry procedures.
4.4 Current work processes to access information and
data are analyzed following enterprise protocol.
5. Identify environmental 5.1 Environmental legislations/conventions and local
legislations/conventions ordinances are identified according to the different
for environmental environmental aspects/impact
concerns 5.2 Industrial standard/environmental practices are
described according to the different environmental
concerns
6. Implement specific 6.1 Programs/Activities are identified according to
environmental programs organizations policies and guidelines.
6.2 Individual roles/responsibilities are
determined and performed based on the activities
identified.
6.3 Problems/constraints encountered are resolved in
accordance with organizations’ policies and
guidelines
6.4 Stakeholders are consulted based on company
guidelines
7. Monitor activities on 7.1 Activities are periodically monitored and Evaluated
Environmental according to the objectives of the environmental
protection/Programs program
7.2 Feedback from stakeholders are gathered and
considered in Proposing enhancements to the
program based on consultations
7.3 Data gathered are analyzed based on Evaluation
requirements
7.4 Recommendations are submitted based on the
findings
7.5 Management support systems are set/established to
sustain and enhance the program
7.6 Environmental incidents are monitored and
reported to
7.7 concerned/proper authorities
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8. Analyze resource use 8.1 All resource consuming processes are Identified as
per the organizational work plan
8.2 Quantity and nature of resource consumed is
determined based on processes
8.3 Resource flow is analyzed as per different parts of
the process.
8.4 Wastes are classified according to NEMA
regulations on waste management.
9. Develop resource 9.1. Efficiency of use/conversion of resources is
Conservation plans determined according to industry protocol.
9.2. Causes of low efficiency of use of resources are
Determined based on industry protocol.
9.3. Plans for increasing the efficiency of resource use
are developed based on findings.

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

1. PPE may include but  Mask

not limited to  Gloves
 Goggles
 Safety hat
 Overall
 Hearing protector
2. Control measures  Methods for minimizing or stopping spread
may include but not and ingestion of airborne particles
limited to  Methods for minimizing or stopping spread
and ingestion of gases and fumes
 Methods for minimizing or stopping spread
and ingestion of liquid wastes

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills
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The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
 Measuring
 Recording
 Analytical
 Monitoring
 Communication
 Writing

Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 PPEs
 Environmental regulations
 OSHS
 Pollution
 Waste management
 Principle of 3Rs
 Types of resources
 Techniques in measuring current usage of resources
 Environmental hazards
 Regulatory requirements

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Aspects of
Competency 1.1 Controlled environmental hazard
1.2 Controlled environmental pollution
1.3 Demonstrated sustainable resource use
1.4 Evaluated current practices in relation to resource usage
1.5 Demonstrated knowledge of environmental legislations and
local ordinances according to the different environmental
issues /concerns.
1.6 Described industrial standard environmental practices
according to the different environmental issues/concerns.
1.7 Resolved problems/ constraints encountered based on
management standard procedures
1.8 Implemented and monitored environmental practices on a
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 periodic basis as per company guidelines
1.9 Recommended solutions for the improvement of the
program
1.10 Monitored and reported to proper authorities any
environmental incidents
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications
2.1 Workplace with storage facilities
2.2 Tools, materials and equipment relevant to the tasks (e.g.,
cleaning tools, cleaning materials, trash bags)
2.3 PPE, manuals and references
2.4 Legislation, policies, procedures, protocols and local
ordinances relating to environmental protection
2.5 Case studies/scenarios relating to environmental Protection
3 Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Observation
3.2 Oral questioning
3.3 Written test
3.4 Portfolio of Evidence
3.5 Interview
3.6 Third party report
4 Context of Competency may be assessed
Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the –job
4.3 During Industrial attachment
5 Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

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 DEMONSTRATE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/BC/07/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to demonstrate occupational health and
safety practices. It involves identifying workplace hazards and risks, identifying and
implementing appropriate control measures to hazards and risks and implementing OSH
programs, procedures and policies/guidelines.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the elements.
workplace function. Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
1. Identify workplace 1.1 Hazards in the workplace are identified based their
hazards and risk indicators
1.2 Risks and hazards are evaluated based on legal
requirements.
1.3 OSH concerns raised by workers are addressed as
per legal requirements.
2. Control OSH hazards 2.1 Hazard prevention and control measures are
implemented as per legal requirement.
2.2 Risk assessment is conducted and a risk matrix
developed based on likely impact.
2.3 Contingency measures, including emergency
procedures during workplace incidents and
emergencies are recognized and established in
accordance with organization procedures.
3. Implement OSH 3.1 Company OSH program are identified, evaluated and
programs reviewed based on legal requirements.
3.2 Company OSH programs are implemented as per
legal requirements.
3.3 Workers are capacity built on OSH standards and
procedures as per legal requirements
3.4 OSH-related records are maintained as per legal
requirements.

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RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range
1. Hazards may include  Physical hazards – impact, illumination, pressure,
but not limited to: noise,
 vibration, extreme temperature, radiation
 Biological hazards- bacteria, viruses, plants,
parasites, mites, molds, fungi, insects
 Chemical hazards – dusts, fibers, mists, fumes,
smoke, gasses, vapors
 Ergonomics
 Psychological factors – over exertion/ excessive
force,
awkward/static positions, fatigue, direct pressure,
 varying metabolic cycles
 Physiological factors – monotony, personal
relationship, work out cycle
 Safety hazards (unsafe workplace condition) –
confined space, excavations, falling objects, gas
leaks, electrical, poor storage of materials and
waste, spillage, waste and debris
 Unsafe workers’ act (Smoking in off-limited
areas, Substance and alcohol abuse at work)
2. Indicators may include  Increased of incidents of accidents, injuries
but not limited to:  Increased occurrence of sickness or health
complaints/ symptoms
 Common complaints of workers related to OSH
 High absenteeism for work-related reasons
3. OSH concerns may  Workers’ experience/observance on presence of
include but not limited work hazards
to:  Unsafe/unhealthy administrative arrangements
(prolonged work hours, no break time, constant
overtime, scheduling of tasks)
 Reasons for compliance/non-compliance to use of
PPEs or other OSH procedures/policies/guidelines

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4. Safety gears /PPE  Arm/Hand guard, gloves
(Personal Protective  Eye protection (goggles, shield)
Equipment) may  Hearing protection (ear muffs, ear plugs)
include but not limited  Hair Net/cap/bonnet
to:  Hard hat
 Face protection (mask, shield)
 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
 Anti-static suits
 High-visibility reflective vest
5. Appropriate risk  Appropriate risk controls in order of impact are as
controls follows:
may include but not  Eliminate the hazard altogether (i.e., get rid of the
limited to: dangerous machine)
 Isolate the hazard from anyone who could be
harmed (i.e., keep the machine in a closed room
and operate it remotely; barricade an unsafe area
off)
 Substitute the hazard with a safer alternative (i.e.,
replace the machine with a safer one)
 Use administrative controls to reduce the risk (i.e.,
train workers how to use equipment safely; train
workers about the risks of harassment; issue
signage)
 Use engineering controls to reduce the risk (i.e.,
attach guards to the machine to protect users)
 Use personal protective equipment (i.e., wear
 gloves and goggles when using the machine)
6. Contingency measures  Evacuation
may include but not  Isolation
limited to:  Decontamination
 (Calling designed) emergency personnel
7. Incidents and  Chemical spills
emergencies may  Equipment/vehicle accidents
include but not  Explosion
limited to:  Fire
 Gas leak
 Injury to personnel
 Structural collapse
 Toxic and/or flammable vapors emission.

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 8. OSH-related Records  Medical/Health records
may include but not  Incident/accident reports
limited to:  Sickness notifications/sick leave application
 OSH-related trainings obtained

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
 Communication
 Interpersonal
 Presentation
 Risk assessment
 Evaluation
 Critical thinking
 Problem solving
 Negotiation

Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 General OSH Principles
 Occupational hazards/risks recognition
 OSH organizations providing services on OSH evaluation and/or work
environment measurements (WEM)
 National OSH regulations; company OSH policies and protocols
 Systematic gathering of OSH issues and concerns
 General OSH principles
 National OSH regulations
 Company OSH and recording protocols, procedures and policies/guidelines
 Training and/or counseling methodologies and strategies

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Aspects of 1.1 Identified hazards in the workplace based their indicators
Competency 1.2 Evaluated workplace hazards based on legal requirements.
1.3 Addressed OSH concerns raised by workers as per legal
requirements.
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 1.4 Implemented hazard prevention and control measures as per
legal requirement.
1.5 Conducted risk assessment as per legal requirement.
1.6 Developed risk matrix based on likely impact.
1.7 Recognized and established contingency measures in
accordance with organization procedures.
1.8 Identified, evaluated and reviewed company OSH program
based on legal requirements.
1.9 Implemented company OSH programs as per legal
requirements.
1.10 Capacity built workers on OSH standards and procedures
as per legal requirements
1.11 Maintained OSH-related records as per legal requirements.
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.3 Access to relevant workplace where assessment can take
place
2.4 Appropriately simulated environment where assessment
can take place
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Observation
3.2 Oral questioning
3.3 Written test
3.4 Portfolio of Evidence
3.5 Interview
3.6 Third party report
4. Context of Competency may be assessed:
Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the –job
4.3 During Industrial attachment
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

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 COMMON UNITS OF COMPETENCY

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DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOL
OGY
UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/01/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to demonstrate the knowledge of human
anatomy and physiology. It involves demonstrating the knowledge of organization of the
human body, body fluids and their functions, body tissues and membranes and their
functions, body cavities, human skeletal system, major muscles of the body and their
functions, body joints, circulatory system, lymphatic system, endocrine system and its
functions, nervous system and its function, digestive system and its function, urinary
system and its function respiratory system and its function, special senses and their
functions, reproductive system and its functions.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements Performance Criteria
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the
workplace function. elements.
Active voice is used to describe Passive voice is used to describe performance
elements. criteria.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of 1.1 Anatomical structures are identified
organization of the human 1.2 Anatomical position, planes and directions are
body outlined
1.3 Levels of human body organization are
identified
1.4 Functions of the human body are described
1.5 Human cell structure components are
identified
1.6 Human cell cycle outlined
1.7 Homeostasis is described
2. Demonstrate knowledge of 2.1 Components of extracellular fluid are outlined

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 body fluids and their 2.2 Components of intracellular fluid are outlined
functions 2.3 Importance of body electrolytes is described
3. Demonstrate knowledge of 3.1 Types and structure of tissues are described
body tissues and membranes 3.2 Functions of tissues are described
and their functions
4. Demonstrate knowledge of 4.1 Body cavities are identified
body cavities 4.2 Contents of body cavities are described
5. Demonstrate knowledge of 5.1 Divisions of the human skeleton outlined
the human skeletal system 5.2 Components of the axial skeleton are described
5.3 Components of the appendicular skeleton are
described
5.4 Types of bones are described
6. Demonstrate knowledge of 6.1 Structure of a muscle outlined
the major muscles of the 6.2 Types of muscles outlined
body and their functions 6.3 Functions of muscles are listed
7. Demonstrate knowledge of 7.1 Structure of joints outlined
the body joints 7.2 Types of joints outlined
7.3 Functions of joints are described
8. Demonstrate knowledge of 8.1 Components of circulatory system are outlined
circulatory system 8.2 Systemic and pulmonary circulation are
described
8.3 Structure and function of the blood is described
8.4 Structure and function of the heart is described
8.5 Structure and function of the blood vessels is
described
9. Demonstrate knowledge of 9.1 Components of lymphatic system are
the lymphatic system identified
9.2 Functions of the components are described

10. Demonstrate knowledge of 10.1 Components of endocrine system are

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 the endocrine system and its identified
functions 10.2 Hormones and their functions are described
11. Demonstrate knowledge of 11.1 Structure and function of a neuron is
the nervous system and its outlined
function 11.2 Types of neurons are described
11.3 Divisions of the nervous system and their
components are described
11.4 Nervous reflexes are outlined
12. Demonstrate knowledge of 12.1 Components of digestive system are
the digestive system and its identified
function 12.2 Structure and functions of components are
described
12.3 Process of digestion is described
13. Demonstrate knowledge of 13.1 Components of urinary system are
the urinary system and its identified
function 13.2 Structure and functions of components are
described
13.3 Process of urine formation is described
14. Demonstrate knowledge of 14.1 Components of respiratory system are
the respiratory system and its identified
function 14.2 Structure and functions of components are
described
14.3 Respiration process is described
15. Demonstrate knowledge of 15.1 Sensory organs are identified
the special senses and their 15.2 Structures of special organs are outlined
functions 15.3 Functions of special organs are described
16. Demonstrate knowledge of 16.1 Components of the human reproductive
the reproductive system and system are identified
its functions 16.2 Structure and functions of components are
described

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 16.3 Fertilization process is described
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

1. Anatomical terms  Anatomy

may include but not  Physiology
limited to:  Gross anatomy
 Microscopic anatomy
 Clinical anatomy
2. Anatomical  Supine
directions may  Medial
include but not  Lateral
limited to:  Prone
3. Anatomical planes  Saggital
may include but not  Coronal
limited to:  Transverse
4. Levels may include  Chemical
but not limited to:  Molecular
 Cellular
 Tissue
 Organ
 Organ system
5. Cell structure may  Plasma membrane
include but not  Cytoplasm
limited to:  Nucleus
 Cell membrane

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 6. Cell cycle may  Types of cell division
include but not  Phases of cell division
limited to:  DNA, RNA
7. Homeostasis may  Internal body environment
include but not  External body environment
limited to:  Positive feedback
 Negative feedback
8. Components may A part or an element of a larger organ or body system
include but not Such as:
limited to:  Organs in the cardiovascular system,
 Constituents of body fluids,
 Contents of a body cavity
9. Body electrolytes  Sodium
may include but not  Potassium
limited to:  Calcium
 Magnesium
10. Type may include A category or parts with similar characteristics
but not limited to: Such as:
 types of joints,
 types of tissues,
 types of bones
11. Body cavities may  Abdominal cavity
include but not  Cranial cavity
limited to:  Pelvic cavity
 Oral cavity
12. Axial may include  Skull
but not limited to:  Vertebrae

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 13. Appendicular may  upper limbs and the shoulder girdles
include but not  lower limbs and the pelvic girdle
limited to:
14. Blood vessels may  Arteries
include but not  Veins
limited to:  Cappilaries
 Venules
 Arterioles
15. Hormones may  Insulin
include but not  Prolactin
limited to:  Growth hormone
 Thyroid hormone
 Follicular stimulating hormone
 Cortisol
 Aldosterone
16. Nervous reflexes  Ankle jerk reflex
may include but not  Biceps reflex
limited to:  Triceps reflex
 Plantar reflex
17. Process of digestion  Ingestion
may include but not  Secrition of digestive enzymes
limited to:  Peristalsis
 Digestion of food into smaller pieces
 Absorption of nutrients
 Egestion

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 18. Accessory organs An organ that helps other main organs such as digestive
may include but not system;
limited to:  tongue,
 liver,
 teeth,
 pancreas,
 gall bladder
Respiratory system;
 intercostal muscles,
 sternocleidomastoid muscle

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
 Anatomical position
 Anatomical directions

Required Knowledge:
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Anatomical terms
 Divisions of anatomy
 Organization of the human body
 Homeostasis
 Cell division
 Tissues and membranes
 Bones
 Joints
 Systemic anatomy
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range statement.

1. Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

of Competency 1.1 Outlined Anatomical position, planes and directions
1.2 outlined Levels of body organization
1.3 Described Functions of the body
1.4 Described Human cell structure
1.5 Outlined Human cell cycle
1.6 Described Homeostasis as per the scope
1.7 Described Types and structure of tissues
1.8 Described Contents of body cavities
1.9 Outlined Divisions and functions of the human
skeleton
1.10 Outlined Types and functions of muscles
1.11 Outlined Types and functions of joints
1.12 Described Structure and function of the blood
1.13 Described Structure and function of the heart
1.14 Described Structure and function of the blood
vessels
1.15 Identified Components and functions of lymphatic
system
1.16 Described Hormones and their functions
1.17 Described Divisions of the nervous system and their
components
1.18 Outlined Nervous reflexes
1.19 Described Structure and functions of components in
digestive system
1.20 Described Structure and functions of components in
urinary system
1.21 Described Structure and functions of components in
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 the respiratory system
1.22 Outlined Structures and functions of special organs
1.23 Described Structure and functions of components in
reproductive system
2. Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications 2.1 Human skeleton
2.2 Supervisor report
2.3 Manque’s
3 Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Written test
3.2 Oral assessment
3.3 Interview
3.4 Demonstration
3.5 Portfolio Assessment
3.6 Third party report
4 Context of Competency may be assessed on the job, off the job, during
Assessment attachment or a combination of these. Off the job assessment
must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace
environment.

5 Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry

information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

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 APPLY BASIC HOSPITAL PROCEDURES

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/02/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to apply basic hospital procedures. It
involves demonstrating the knowledge of a health facility set up, medical equipment in
ortho-trauma and emergency services, identifying elements of total-patient-care and
applying basic patient care procedures.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements Performance Criteria
These describe the key outcomes These are assessable statements which specify the
which make up workplace required level of performance for each of the
function. elements.
Active voice is used to describe Passive voice is used to describe performance
elements. criteria.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of a 1.1 Existing departments in a health facility are
health facility set up identified as per the institution’s policy
1.2 Management structure is identified as per the
MoH organogram
1.3 Service charter is identified as per the
institutional framework
2. Demonstrate knowledge of 2.1 Health facility equipment and instruments are
medical equipment ortho- identified as per the workplace procedures
trauma and emergency 2.2 Functions of health facility equipment and
services instruments are identified as per the workplace
procedures
2.3 Malfunctioning equipment and instruments
are identified and reported as per the workplace
procedures
3. Identify elements of total- 3.1 Physical elements are identified as per the
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 patient-care workplace procedures
3.2 Socio-cultural elements are identified as per
the workplace procedures
3.3 Psychological elements are identified as per
the workplace procedures
3.4 Spiritual and cultural elements are identified
as per the workplace procedures
4. Apply basic patient care 4.1 Patient condition is assessed as per the
procedures workplace procedures
4.2 Client flow is established as per the workplace
procedures
4.3 Equipment, instruments, materials and
supplies needed for the patient care are
identified as per the workplace procedures
4.4 Clearing of instruments & equipment is carried
out as per the SOPS
4.5 Decontamination of instruments & equipment
is carried out as per the SOPS
4.6 Storage of instruments & equipment is carried
out as per the SOPS
4.7 Waste is disposed as per the SOPs

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

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Variable Range

1. Existing departments  OPD

may include but not  Accident and Emergency department
limited to:  Medical
 Surgical
 Pediatric
 Dental
 Medical Laboratory
 Radiology
 Pharmacy
2. Management structure  Organogram
may include but not  Roles & Responsibilities
limited to:
3. Service charter may  Mission
include but not limited  Vision
to:  Core values
 Services offered
4. Health facility equipment  X-ray viewer box
and instruments may  Oscillating saw
include but not limited  Trolley
to:  Oxygen cylinders
 Suction units

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5. Functions of equipment  Manipulation
and instruments in  Cutting
hospital facility may  Viewing
include but not limited  Retracting
to:  Ligating
 Autoclaving
 Lighting
 Regulation & Administration of anesthetic agents
6. Assembling and  Differentiate operation sets & functions
dissembling may include  Differentiate equipment & functions
but not limited to:  Assemble
 Disassemble
7. Malfunctioning  Faulty equipment
equipment and  Dismembered equipment
instruments may include  Broken instrument
but not limited to:  Blunt instrument
8. Physical, social,  Basic Physical needs,
psychological, spiritual  Social needs,
and cultural elements  Psychological needs,
may include but not  spiritual needs and
limited to:  cultural needs
9. Patient Condition may  Severe
include but not limited  Mild
to:  Moderate
 Emergency
 Elective
 Orthopaedic

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 10. Client flow may include  Hospital signage
but not limited to:  Customer care
 Triage
 Admission
 Day care
 Discharge
11. Clearing,  Decontaminating
decontamination &  Racks
storage may include but  Bins & bin liners
not limited to:  Safety box
 Buckets
 Carts

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
 Communication skills
 Digital application skills
 Interpersonal skills
 Organizing skills
 Basic nursing skills
 Performing cardio- pulmonary resuscitation;

Required Knowledge:
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Hospital layout/set up
 Levels of hospital facility
 Hospital Equipment and instruments
 Standard operating procedures

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  Waste management
 Patient condition
 Basic resuscitation

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range statement.

1. Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Aspects of 1. 1 Identified existing departments in a health facility as per
Competency the institutional policy
1. 2 Identified management structures as per the organogram
1. 3 Identified patients service charter as per the institutional
framework
1. 4 Described health facility layout as per WHO standards
1. 5 Identified health facility equipment & instruments
1. 6 Identified and segregated malfunctioning equipment
1. 7 Identified elements of total patient care
1. 8 Identified patient conditions
1. 9 Identified client flow
1. 10 Decontaminated and stored equipment as per SOPS
2. Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications 2.1 Hospital equipment & instruments
2.2 SOPS
2.3 PPEs
2.4 Antiseptics
2.5 Computers
2.6 Stationery
2.7 Ambulance
2.8 Furniture
2.9 Oxygen cylinders
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 2.10 Emergency/resuscitation kits
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Observation
3.2 Portfolio Assessment
3.3 Interview
3.4 Case Study
3.5 Written test
3.6 Third party report
4. Context of Competency may be assessed on the job, off the job, during
Assessment industrial attachment or a combination of these. Off the job
assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated
workplace environment.

5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry

information sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
for
assessment

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 DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF COMMON DISEASES

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/03/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to demonstrate the knowledge of common
diseases. It involves identifying the stages of disease development, demonstrating the
knowledge of communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases and management of
common diseases

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements Performance Criteria
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the
workplace function. elements.
Active voice is used to describe Passive voice is used to describe performance
elements. criteria.
1 Identify the stages of 1. 1 Common diseases are identified as per
disease development WHO epidemiological patterns
1. 2 Common diseases are classified as per
WHO classification guidelines
1. 3 Natural history of common diseases is
identified as per WHO guidelines
2 Demonstrate the knowledge 2.1 Communicable diseases are identified as per
of communicable diseases WHO guidelines
2.2 Modes of transmission of communicable
diseases are identified as per WHO guidelines

3 Demonstrate the knowledge 3.1 Non-communicable diseases are identified

of non-communicable
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 diseases as per WHO guidelines
3.2 Risk factors of non-communicable
disease are identified as per WHO
guidelines
4 Demonstrate the knowledge 4.1 Control and Prevention measures of
on management of common common diseases are identified as per WHO
diseases standards
4.2 Basic management of common diseases
are identified as per WHO standards
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

Common diseases may  Communicable- TB, HIV, Hepatitis, Cholera

include but not limited to:  Non-communicable – Diabetes, Hypertension,
Cancers, Asthma
Natural history of common  Course
diseases may include but not  stage of susceptibility
limited to:  sub-clinical stage
 clinical stage
 recovery, disability or death stage

Modes of transmission may  Route of transmission – Direct or indirect

include but not limited to:  Transmission cycle

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 Risk factors of non-  Genetic
communicable disease may  Lifestyle
include but not limited to:
Control and Prevention  Medical screening
measures may include but not  Modification of Lifestyle
limited to:  Prophylaxis
 Immunization
Basic management of  Conservative
common diseases may  Pharmacological
include but not limited to:  Rehabilitative

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
 Communication skills
 Interpersonal skills
 Organizing skills
 Basic nursing skills

 Performing cardio- pulmonary resuscitation;

 Critical Thinking
Required Knowledge:
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Communicable and non-communicable diseases
 Stages of disease development in the common diseases
 Control and Prevention of common diseases
 Basic management of common diseases

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range statement.

1. Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Aspects of 1. 1 Identified Common diseases as per WHO
Competency epidemiological patterns
1. 2 Classified Common diseases as per WHO
classification guidelines
1. 3 Identified Modes of transmission of
communicable diseases as per WHO guidelines
1. 4 Identified Risk factors of non-communicable
disease as per WHO guidelines
1. 5 Identified Control and Prevention measures of
common diseases as per WHO standards
1. 6 Identified Basic management of common
diseases as per WHO standards
2. Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications 2.1 WHO Guidelines
2.2 Workplace or assessment location
2.3 Student file
2.4 Student logbook
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Written test
3.2 Interview
3.3 Observation
3.4 Portfolio Assessment
3.5 Case Study
3.6 Third party report

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4. Context of Competency may be assessed on the job, off the job or a
Assessment combination of these. Off the job assessment must be
undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry

information sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
for assessment

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 PROVIDE FIRST AID SERVICES

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/04/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to provide first aid and CPR. It involves
providing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; initial management of choking, burns, scalds,
trauma, nose bleeding, cuts, fractures, drowning, poisoning and snake bites, before
definitive management. It also involves assisting patients with existing conditions such as
asthma, epilepsy and diabetes.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements Performance Criteria
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the
workplace function. elements.
Active voice is used to describe Passive voice is used to describe performance
elements. criteria.
1. Assess the nature and 1.1 Personal, casualty and environment safety is
extent of injury or disease assessed as per principles of first aid.
1.2 The nature and extent of injury and /or
illness is assessed in accordance to first aid
principles.
1.3 Assistance from emergency services is
called as per first aid principles.
1.4 A decision is promptly made regarding
action to be taken.
1.5 Tools, equipment, materials and supplies
required are identified based on the
assessment carried out.

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 1.6 Tools, equipment, materials and supplies are
gathered based on the assessment of the
situation.
2. Provide first aid 2.1 Specific first aid measures are given based on
nature and extent of injury/illness.
2.2 Casualty’s condition is continuously
monitored based on the vital signs.
2.3 Information on the casualty condition is
accurately and clearly conveyed to
emergency services personnel.
2.4 The casualty is handed over to the emergency
and appropriate medical personnel.
3. Evaluate first aid service 3.1 The response of the casualty to the intervention
is evaluated based on the initial assessment
3.2 The response of the first aider to the situation is
evaluated based on principles and
procedures of first aid.
4. Wind-up first aid 4.1 First aid situation is documented as per first aid
principles.
4.2 First aid area is cleared as per first aid
principles.
4.3 Materials are disposed off in regard to SOPs
4.4 Recyclable materials are stored as per
manufacturer’s instructions and workplace
policy.

RANGE

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This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

Nature of injury or illness  Choking

may include but not limited  Burns
to:  Scalds
 Trauma
 Nose bleeding
 Cuts
 Fractures
 Drowning
 Poisoning and
 Snake bites
Extent of injury may include  Mild
but not limited to:  Moderate
 Severe

Illnesses/ Medical condition  Asthma

requiring first aid may  Epilepsy
include but not limited to:  Diabetes
Emergency services may  Police
include but not limited to:  Ambulance
 Fire fighters
 The public
 Health care providers

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 Tools, equipment, materials  Trolley
and supplies may include but  Stretcher
not limited to:  Gloves
 Spine board
 Sheets
 Splints
 Mask
 Goggles
 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
 Air ways/ adjuncts
 Ambu-bag
 First Aid kit
First aid measures may  Performing cardio- pulmonary resuscitation;
include but not limited to:  Managing -choking, burns, scalds, trauma, nose
bleeding, cuts, fractures, drowning, poisoning and
snake bites.
Appropriate medical  Doctors
personnel may include but  Nurses
not limited to:  Anesthetists
 Paramedics
 Physiotherapists
Casualty’s condition may  Mild
include but not limited to:  Moderate
 Severe
 Acute
 Chronic

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
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  Communication skills
 Interpersonal skills
 Organizing skills
 Basic nursing skills

 Performing cardio- pulmonary resuscitation;

Required Knowledge:
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 OSH procedures and practices and regulations
 HIV/AIDS
 Hazards/risks identification and control
 Principles of first aid
 Scene size up
 Assessment of nature and extent of injury and /or illness
 Sourcing for emergency services
 Decision making-triaging
 Effective communication on casualty’s condition
 Handing over casualty to medical personnel
 Monitoring Casualty’s condition
 Evaluating response of the casualty to the intervention
 Evaluating first aider’s response to the situation
 Documentation
 Waste management
 Report writing
 Requirements for first aid
 Management of:
 Choking
 Burns and scalds
 Trauma

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  Nose bleeding
 Cuts
 Fractures
 Drowning
 Poisoning
 Snake bites

 Assisting patients with medical conditions such as:

 Asthma
 Epilepsy
 Diabetes

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range statement.

1. Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

of Competency 1.1 Assessed the personal, casualty and environment safety.
1.2 Assessed the nature and extent of injury and /or illness
1.3 Called for assistance from emergency services
1.4 Gave the first aid measures
1.5 Conveyed information on the casualty condition
1.6 Continuously monitored Casualty’s condition
1.7 Referred the casualty to medical services
1.8 Stored recyclable materials in the kit after providing first
aid
1.9 Disposed off waste materials
2. Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications 2.1 Workplace or assessment location
2.2 PPEs
2.3 Student file
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 2.4 Student logbook
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Observation
3.2 Portfolio Assessment
3.3 Interview
3.4 Case Study
3.5 Written test
3.6 Third party report
4. Context of Competency may be assessed on the job, off the job or a
Assessment combination of these. Off the job assessment must be
undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry

information sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
for
assessment

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APPLY MEDICAL–LEGAL ETHICS IN ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA MEDI
CINE
NIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/05/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit standard specifies the competencies required to apply medical legal ethics in
orthopaedic and trauma medicine. It involves acquiring knowledge on the medical-legal
and ethical issues, applying medical-legal ethics, and liaising with law enforcement team.
It also involves documenting medical legal ethical issues in orthopaedic and trauma
medicine.
It applies to health industry.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements Performance Criteria
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required level of
outcomes which make up performance for each of the elements.
workplace function. Passive voice is used to describe performance criteria.
Active voice is used to
describe elements.
1. Acquire knowledge on 1.1 Roles and responsibilities of OTM staff are identified as per
medical- legal ethics in in WHO, relevant regulations/laws and workplace policy.
orthopaedic and trauma 1.2 Medical- legal and ethical issues in orthopaedic and trauma are
medicine identified as per the WHO and relevant sources of law.
1.3 Medical legal guidelines are acquired in accordance with
workplace policy and relevant laws.

2. Apply medical legal 2.1 Medical legal offences related to orthopaedic and trauma are
ethics in OTM identified and applied as per given relevant regulations/law
and work place policy.
2.2 Medical -legal implications related to orthopaedic and trauma are
identified as per the work place policy and relevant source of

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 law.
2.3 Medical legal regulations are implemented as per given legal
system.

3. Liaise with
law 3.1 Nature of the offence is identified as per given regulations/laws
enforcement team on and workplace policy.
medical legal and 3.2 Enforcement officers are identified according to work place policy
ethical issues and given regulations/laws.
3.3 Communication to the enforcement team is carried out as per
communication channels and work place policy.

4. Document medical 4.1 Medical legal- ethical issues are recorded according to work place
legal- ethical issues policy.
in OTM 4.2 Medical legal- ethical issues reports are prepared and disseminated
to relevant authorities as per work place policy.

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

Source of law may include  Kenya Constitution 2010

but not limited to:  Judicial decree
 Religion
 Relevant legislation
Medical legal issues in  Negligence
PTT may include but not  Malpractice
limited to:  Impropriety
Ethical issues may include  Breach of contract
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 but not limited to:  Theft
 Absconding duty
OT staff may include but  Surgeons
not limited to:  Nurses
 Technicians
 Anesthetist
Regulations may include  Relevant Acts of parliament
but not limited to:  Health policies
 Workplace policies
 Relevant sections of the Kenya Constitution 2010
Offences may include but  Crime
not limited to:  Tort e.g. Assault
 General misconduct
Implications may include  Remedy
but not limited to:  Legal defenses
 Arrest
 Dismissal
 Suspension

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate ability to:
 Communication Skills
 Administrative skills
 Leadership skills
 Interpersonal skills
 Observation skills

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  Interviewing skills
 Investigative skills
 Critical thinking

Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of;
Sources of law
 Law and morality
 Medical-legal issues
 Criminal and tort law
 Employment law and Employment Act
 Law of contracts
 Laws relating to persons and organizations
 Health organization structure/protocol
 Labour laws
 Acts of Parliament related to health
 Medical-legal issues and ethics in health

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

of Competency 1.1 Identified the roles and responsibilities of OTT.
1.2 Identified medical- legal issues in OT.
1.3 Acquired Medical legal guidelines in OT
1.4 Determined the nature of the offence in OT
1.5 Identified appropriate enforcement officers for medical
legal issues
1.6 Communicated to the enforcement team about a medical

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 legal issue
1.7 Recorded Medical legal- ethical issues in OT
1.8 Prepared and disseminated Medical legal- ethical issues
reports

2. Resource The following resources must be provided:

Implications 2.1 Workplace or assessment location
2.2 Personal protective gears
2.3 Student file

3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:

Assessment 3.1 Portfolio Assessment
3.2 Interview
3.3 Case Study/Situation
3.4 Third party reports

4. Context of Competency may be assessed on the job, off the job or a

Assessment combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken
in a closely simulated workplace environment.
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

PROVIDE HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/06/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to provide health education and
promotion. It involves identifying and assessing health education and promotion needs,
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developing objectives, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting health promotion
and education activities. Its main objective is to address the general preventive and control
aspect of healthcare needs.

It applies to Health industry.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements Performance Criteria
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the
workplace function. elements.
Active voice is used to describe Passive voice is used to describe performance
elements. criteria.
1 Carry out health promotion 1.1 Tools for needs assessment are identified and
need assessment gathered as per work place policy and WHO
standards.
1.2 Health education and promotion need is assessed
as per WHO standards
1.3 Needs assessment report is prepared and filed as
per work place policy and WHO standards

2 Develop objectives for 2 .1 Broad objective is drawn and documented as

health promotion per WHO standards and work place policy
2 .2 Specific objectives are drawn and documented
as per WHO standards and work place policy

3 Plan for health promotion 3.1 Teaching methodologies are identified

activity according to the nature of the audience, health
education need and WHO standards
3.2 Resources are identified and gathered as per
teaching methodology, WHO standards and

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 work place policy
3.3 Resources are allocated as per health need and
WHO standards and work place policy
3.4 Action plan is drawn to carry out health
education and promotion as per WHO standards
and work place policy

4 Implement action plan for 4.1 Teaching methodologies are implemented as per
health education and the action plan.
promotion 4.2 Principles of health education and promotion
are followed in accordance to WHO standards and
work place policy
4.3 Levels of health education and promotion are
covered as per WHO standards

5 Monitor and evaluate health 5.1 Tools for monitoring and evaluation are
education and promotion developed as per workplace policy and
services WHO standards.
5.2 Performance indicators are identified as
per set objectives.
5.3 Baseline performance is identified and
documented as per workplace policy
5.4 Targeted performance is set and documented
as per workplace policy and WHO standards.
5.5 Monitoring and evaluation of program
is carried out as per workplace policy
and WHO standards

6 Document health promotion 6.1 Health education and promotion activities are
services documented in accordance with work place policy.
6.2 Health education and promotion reports are
prepared and disseminated as per workplace policy

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 and WHO standards.
6.3 Materials and supplies not consumed are stored as
per manufacturer’s instructions.
6.4 Waste is disposed with due regard to environment
protection regulations.

Range
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

Needs assessment tools may  Questionnaires

include but not limited to:  Interview forms
 Filling forms
Health needs may include but  Nutritional
not limited to:  Medical
 Surgical
 Socio - economic
Teaching methodologies may  One-on-one sessions
include but not limited to:  Small group discussions and support groups
 Demonstration and return demonstration
 Role-playing
 Games
 Programmed instruction

Resources may include but not  Financial

limited to:  Human
 Time
 Vehicles/transport

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  Computers/laptop
 Projectors
 Sound system
Action plans may include but  A structured sheet detailing the organization
not limited to: and planning of activities that also include
time, resources allocated, target
group/audience
Principles of health education  Empowerment,
and promotion may include but  Participative
not limited to:  Holistic
 Equitable
 Inter-Sectoral
Levels of health education and  Developing personal skills
promotion may include but not  Supportive environments
limited to:  Community action
 Public policy
Tools may include but not  Checklists
limited to:  Questionnaires
 Interview guides/forms
Monitoring and evaluation may  Formative
include but not limited to:  Summative
 Progressive

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the required skills and knowledge for this unit of competency.

Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate ability in:
 Communication Skills
 Leadership skills
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  Interpersonal skills
 Administrative skills
 Observation skills
 Interviewing skills
 Investigative skills

Required knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Health education and promotion needs assessment
 Principles of health promotion and educations
 Levels of health education and promotion
 Monitoring and evaluation
 Planning and organizing health education programs
 Implementation of health education program
 Ethics in health promotion
 Advocacy and support systems in health education and promotion
 Critical thinking
 Documentation

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Aspects of 1.1 Assessed health education and promotion needs.
Competency 1.2 Prepared and filed need assessment report for health
education and promotion
1.3 Analyzed health need to be addressed during health
education and promotion program
1.4 Drew action plans to carry out the health education and
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 promotion
1.5 Chose the teaching methodology for health education and
promotion
1.6 Followed principles of health education and promotion
1.7 Covered all levels of health education and promotion
1.8 Carried out monitoring and evaluation of health education
and promotion program
1.9 Documented Health education and promotion activities
1.10 Prepared and disseminated Health education and
promotion reports
1.11 Stored Materials and supplies not consumed after the
health promotion and promotion
1.12 Disposed of Waste after health education and promotion
2. Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications 2.1 Workplace or assessment location
2.2 PTT Personal records
2.3 Personal protective gears
2.4 Health records
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Portfolio Assessment
3.2 Interview
3.3 Case Study/Situation
4. Context of Competency may be assessed on the job, off the job or a
Assessment combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken
in a closely simulated workplace environment.
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
for
assessment

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 PROVIDE PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/07/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit standard specifies the competencies required to provide psychosocial health
support. It involves identifying and assessing patients for psychosocial healthcare, caring
for patients with psychosocial health needs, linking same patients to appropriate
psychosocial healthcare, following–up on psychosocial healthcare support and
documenting psychosocial health support services.

It applies to Health industry.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements Performance Criteria
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the
workplace function. elements.
Active voice is used to Passive voice is used to describe performance criteria.
describe elements.

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1. Identify and assess 1.1 Patient for psychosocial healthcare support is
patients for psychosocial identified as per the WHO standards and
healthcare need. Psychosocial Healthcare Standards.
1.2 Rapport is created between the healthcare giver
and the patient as per WHO and Psychosocial
Healthcare Standards.
1.3 Patient is assessed for psychosocial healthcare
need as per WHO standards and work place
policy.
1.4 Nature and extent of psychosocial healthcare need
is analysed in accordance with Psychosocial
Healthcare Standards and WHO standards.

2. Care for patients with 2 .1 Psychosocial health needs are prioritized as

psychosocial health per the assessment report analysis.
needs 2 .2 Specific psychosocial health care is given as
per Standards for Psychosocial Healthcare and
WHO standards.
2 .3 Requirements for offering psychosocial
health care support are identified and gathered as
per WHO standards and work place policy.
2 .4 Collaborative care between psychosocial and
biomedical care is provided as per work policy,
Standards for Psychosocial Healthcare and WHO
standards
2 .5 Patient is linked to psychosocial services as per
work policy, Standards for Psychosocial Healthcare
and WHO standards

3. Follow up on 3.1 Patient condition is monitored in accordance with

psychosocial healthcare Standards for Psychosocial Healthcare and WHO
support standards.
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 3.2 Routine patient care is provided as per Standards
for Psychosocial Healthcare and WHO standards.
3.3 Patient’s condition is reported to relevant
personnel as per work policy, Standards for
Psychosocial Healthcare and WHO standards.
3.4 Faults are reported and rectified as per workplace
policy.

4. Document psychosocial 4.1 Patient details are documented in accordance with

healthcare support workplace policy.
4.2 Patient’s progress reports are prepared and
disseminated to relevant authorities as per
workplace policy and WHO standards.
4.3 Waste is disposed in due regard to environment
protection regulations.

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

1. Patient assessment for Screening for:

psychosocial healthcare  Distress
may include but not  Depression
limited to:  Stress
 Grief
 Anxiety
2. Psychosocial health  Debilitating disease
need may include but not  Stress

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 limited to:  Depression
 Anxiety
 Grief
 Burn - out
3. Requirements for  Support staff
Psychosocial health  Charts
support may include but  Tables
not limited to:  Videos/audios
 Story books, inspirational books
4. Specific psychosocial  Basic counseling
health care may include  Drug adherence
but not limited to:  Feeding
 Advise for medical checkup
 Accompanying for medical care
5. Collaborative care  Disaster management
may include but not  Counseling
limited to:  Medical
 Biomedical
 Family
 Friends
6. Routine patient care  Communication
may include but not  Social care support
limited to:  Feeding
 Dressing
 Washing/tidying up
 Visiting
7. Patient’s condition  Aggression
may include but not  Mourning
limited to:  Stressed
 Crying

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  Jovial
8. Relevant personnel  Clinical psychologist
may include but not  Counselor
limited to:  Medical clinician
 Social worker

Required skills and Knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills
 Communication Skills
 Interpersonal skills
 Observation skills
 Interviewing skills
 Critical thinking
 Documentation

Required knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Basic counseling skills
 Basic disaster management
 Social support systems
 Basic human psychology
 Basic human development and behavior
 Psychosocial healthcare personnel
 Basic psychosocial health
EVIDENCE GUIDE

This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

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 Aspects of
Competency 1.1 Identified Patient for psychosocial healthcare support
1.2 Created good rapport is between the healthcare giver and
the patient.
1.3 Carried out patient assessment for psychosocial
healthcare need
1.4 Analyzed the nature and extent of psychosocial
healthcare need
1.5 Identified psychosocial healthcare need
1.6 Identified requirements to offer psychosocial health care
support
1.7 Offered specific psychosocial health care
1.8 Provided collaborative care between psychosocial and
biomedical care
1.9 Linked patient to psychosocial services
1.10 Documented patient details on psychosocial healthcare
support
1.11 Prepared and disseminated patient’s progress reports on
psychosocial healthcare support
1.12 Disposed of waste after psychosocial healthcare support
2. Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications 2.1 Workplace or assessment location
2.2 OTM Personal records
2.3 Personal protective gears
2.4 Health records
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Portfolio Assessment
3.2 Interview
3.3 Case Study/Situation
4. Context of Competency may be assessed on the job, off the job or a

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 Assessment combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken
in a closely simulated workplace environment.
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
for
assessment
CONDUCT ACTION RESEARCH

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/08/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to conduct action research. It involves writing
research proposals, collecting and analysing research data and writing research reports,
implementing action research recommendations, implementing recommended actions,
reviewing implemented actions and adopting modified actions into SOPs.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required
outcomes which make level of performance for each of the elements.
up workplace function Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range

1. Write research 1.1 Research problems are identified based on research gap or
proposal interest.
1.2 Research title is formulated based on research problems.
1.3 Research objectives are formulated based on the research
title.
1.4 Background information on the research problem is
sought based on research title.

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 1.5 Research problems are stated based on the research title.
1.6 Literature is reviewed based on the research problem as
per scientific research requirements.
1.7 Research design and methodology are determined based
on the research objectives as per scientific research
requirements.
1.8 Research proposals are written and presented based on
institution’s format and scientific research requirements.

2. Collect 2.1 Data collection tools are developed based on research

research data methodology.
2.2 Data collection tools are piloted as per scientific research
requirements.
2.3 Research data is collected based on research methodology
and scientific research requirements.
2.4 Research data is collated based on research methodology
and scientific research requirements.

3. Analyse 3.1 Research data is processed in accordance with scientific

research data research requirements.
3.2 Research data is analysed based on research objectives as
per scientific research requirements and data analysis
plan.
3.3 Research findings are presented and interpreted according
to scientific research requirements.
3.4 Conclusions are drawn and recommendations made based
on research findings and scientific research requirements

4. Write research 4.1 Research reports are compiled and written as per
report scientific research requirements.

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 4.2 Research report is edited based on the institution's format
and scientific research requirements.
4.3 Research reports are presented as per scientific and
institution’s requirements.
4.4 Research reports are shared with stakeholders as per the
institution’s organizational policy.
4.5 Research findings are disseminated based on institution’s
policy and scientific research requirements.

5.1 Action research plans are developed based on institution

5. Implement
protocols
action research
5.2 Action research planned activities are budgeted for based
recommendati
on institution policies
ons
5.3 Action research implementing personnel are trained based
on institutional policies
5.4 Action data is collected based on research protocols

6. Implement 6.1 Recommended actions are planned based on institution

recommended policy
actions 6.2 Recommended actions are implemented based on
institution policy
6.3 Recommended actions are monitored and evaluated based
on research protocols

7. Review 7.1 Implemented actions are assessed based on institutional

implemented QA systems policies
actions 7.2 Implemented actions are modified based on institutional
policy

8. Adopt 8.1 Modified actions are systemized into procedures based on

modified

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 actions into QA protocols
SOPs 8.2 Modified actions are written into SOPs based on QA
protocols
8.3 Modified actions are implemented as part of QA system
policies

RANGE
This section provides a work environment and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for a different work environment and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

1. Data collection tools  Questionnaires

may include but not  Interview guides
limited to  Observation check list
 Recorders
● Cameras

2. Stakeholders may  Government

include but not  Institutions board of management
limited to:  Trainers
 Trainees
 Private sector
 NGOs

3. Action research may  Systems research

include but not  Operational research
limited to:  Evaluation research

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 4. Action research plan  Baseline
evaluation may  Implementation
include but not  Evaluation
limited to:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
● Communication
● Analytical
● Problem solving
● Critical thinking
● ICT
● Presentation
● Writing
● Interpretation
● Time management
● Interpersonal
● Public relations

Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
● Education and training research and development
● Scientific research concepts
● Historical background of research
● Importance of research to a trainer
● Scientific research process
● Ethical issues in research
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 ● Scientific research format
● Research and design methods
● Qualitative and quantitative research methods
● Proposal writing
● Planning and budgeting
● Data collection methods
● Data analysis and interpretation techniques
● Report writing
● Referencing
● Presentation and dissemination
EVIDENCE GUIDE

This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

of Competency 1.1 Demonstrated understanding of:
 Scientific research concepts.
 Historical background of research
 Importance of research
 Scientific research process
 Scientific research format
 Qualitative and quantitative research methods
1.2 Identified research problem correctly.
1.3 Formulated research title and objectives correctly.
1.4 Sought background information on the research problem
correctly.
1.5 Stated research problem accurately
1.6 Reviewed literature appropriately.
1.7 Determine research design and methodology

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 appropriately.
1.8 Wrote a research proposal correctly.
1.9 Developed data collection tools correctly.
1.10 Piloted data collection tools correctly.
1.11 Collected research data accurately.
1.12 Collated research data accurately.
1.13 Processed research data accurately.
1.14 Analysed research data accurately.
1.15 Presented research findings accurately.
1.16 Interpreted research findings correctly.
1.17 Drew conclusions and made recommendations
appropriately.
1.18 Wrote research report correctly
1.19 Edited research report correctly.
1.20 Shared research report appropriately.
1.21 Developed action research plans
1.22 Budgeted for action research planned activities
1.23 Collected action data
1.24 Planned recommended actions
1.25 Implemented recommended actions
1.26 Monitored and evaluated recommended actions
1.27 Assessed implemented actions
1.28 Systemized modified actions into procedures
1.29 Wrote modified actions written into SOPs
1.30 Implemented modified actions

2. Resource The following resources should be provided:

implications
2.1 Appropriately simulated environment where assessment
can take place

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 2.2 Access to relevant workplace environment
2.3 Resources relevant to the proposed activity or tasks
2.4 Computer software
2.5 Finances
2.6 Human resource

3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:

Assessment
3.1 Observation
3.2 Written tests
3.3 Oral questioning
3.4 Interviewing
3.5 Portfolio of evidence
3.6 Third party report

4. Context of Competency may be assessed:

Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the-job
4.3 During industrial attachment.

5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry

information sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
for
assessment

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 PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE IN DISASTER INCIDENT

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/01/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to provide emergency care in a disaster
incident. It involves assessing and mapping out community trauma and disaster risks,
Planning community based trauma, emergency and disaster response system, organizing
community based trauma, emergency and disaster response activities, implementing
trauma, emergency and disaster response operations, overseeing trauma, emergency and
disaster mitigation and recovery operations, and monitoring and evaluating trauma,
emergency and disaster mitigation activities in the community.
It applies in the health sector.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements Performance Criteria
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the
workplace function. elements.
Active voice is used to Passive voice is used to describe performance criteria.
describe elements.
1. Assess and map out 1.1 Critical disaster factors are identified as per
community trauma and prevailing circumstances
disaster risks 1.2 Disaster hazards are identified and classified
as per prevailing critical factors.
1.3 Risk assessment is carried out guided by work
place policy
1.4 Categorized and located risks as per the
prevailing critical factors and work place policy
1.5 Documented and reported disaster risks as per

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 work place policy
2. Plan community-based 2.1 Response need is analysed as per the work place
trauma, emergency and policy and nature of disaster risk
disaster response systems 2.2 Levels of disaster response are identified as
guided by SOPs, WHO and work policies
2.3 Disaster response resources are mobilized as per
disaster response activity and work place policy
2.4 Action plan is drawn as per the disaster response
levels and activities
3. Organize community- 3.1 Disaster response team is identified as per work
based trauma, policy
emergency and disaster 3.2 Role of the disaster response team is identified as
response activities per work place policy
3.3 Disaster response resources are allocated as per
work place policy and disaster management
principles
4. Implement trauma, 4.1 Location and nature of disaster risk is identified as
emergency and disaster per map out report
response operations 4.2 Responsibilities are identified and shared as per
disaster response operations
4.3 Disaster response guidelines are given to disaster
response team
5. Oversee trauma, 5.1 Disaster response guidelines are followed as per
emergency and disaster disaster management principles
mitigation and recovery 5.2 Communication is carried out as per workplace
operations policy
6. Monitor and evaluate 6.1 Disaster risks indicators are identified and
trauma, emergency and analyses as per work place policy and disaster
disaster mitigation management policy
activities in the 6.2 Disaster awareness is created as per work place

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 community policy
6.3 Follow up in the community is carried out as per
work place policy
6.4 Feedback report is drawn as per the disaster risks
and work place policy
6.5 Review of mitigation operations is done as per
work place policy and disaster management
principles

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

Critical factors may include  Human-social,

but not limited to:  Physical,
 Economic
 Environmental
Level of response may  National
include but not limited to:  County
 Community
 Departmental

Hazards and risks may  Human

include but not limited to:  Social
 Environmental
 Economic

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 Disaster response resources  Human resource
may include but not limited  Vehicles
to  Generators
 Posters
 laptop
Disaster Response emergency  Health care provider
team may include but not  Ambulance personnel
limited to:  The community
Disaster risks indicators may  Cracks on building
include but not limited to:  Naked wire cables
 Households along river banks
 History of incident in an area
Disaster awareness may  Mass media
include but not limited to:  Social media
 Barazas
 Religious gathering
 schools

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
 Interpersonal skills
 Organizing skills
 Emergency care skills
 ICT
 Data Analysis
 Interpretation
 Synthesis and evaluation
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  Report writing
 Decision making

Required Knowledge:
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Principles of disaster management
 The phases of disaster management
 Action plans for disaster management
 Role of disaster response team
 Monitoring and evaluation of disaster response and mitigation
 Resource mobilization and allocation for disaster management
 Emergency and disaster management procedures

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range statement.

1. Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

of Competency 1.1 identified critical factors as per prevailing circumstances
1.2 Identified Disaster hazards as per prevailing critical factors.
1.3 Carried out risk assessment as guided by work place policy
1.4 Categorized and located risks as per the prevailing critical
factors and work place policy
1.5 Documented and reported disaster risks as per work place
policy
1.6 identified levels of disaster response as guided by disaster
management principles and work place policy
1.7 Drew action plan as per the disaster response levels and
activities
1.8 Identified role of the disaster response team as per work

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 place policy
1.9 Followed disaster response guidelines
1.10 Communication and feedback is given
1.11 Created disaster awareness as per work place policy
1.12 Carried out review of mitigation operations as per work
place policy and disaster management principle
2. Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications
2.1 Workplace or assessment location
2.2 Student file
2.3 Student logbook
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Observation
3.2 Portfolio Assessment
3.3 Interview
3.4 Case Study
3.5 Written test
3.6 Third party report
4. Context of Competency may be assessed:
Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the-job
4.3 During industrial attachment.
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
for
assessment

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 MANAGE SOFT TISSUE INJURIES
UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/02/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to manage soft tissue injuries. It involves
providing care to injuries; Definitive management external bleeding, cleaning wounds,
Manage strains and sprains. Manage burns, Apply and Remove bandage.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements Performance Criteria
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the
workplace function. elements.
Active voice is used to describe Passive voice is used to describe performance
elements. criteria.
1. Manage external bleeding 1.6 Safety is assessed as per principles of first
aid.
1.7 PPE are donned as per SOPs, work policy
1.8 Initial assessment of the casualty is performed
and per SOPs, work place policy.
1.9 Severity of bleeding is determined as per
SOPs, work place policy.
1.10 Requirements to manage bleeding are
gathered based on the assessment of the
bleeding.
1.11 Casualty is positioned and reassured as per the
condition
1.12 Bleeding is controlled as per SOPs and
workplace policy
2. Clean wound 6.6 Cleaning materials are gathered as per SOPs

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 and work place policy
6.7 Casualty is positioned and reassured as per the
condition of the patient
6.8 Wound is exposed and assessed guided by
SOPs and work place policy
6.9 Cleaning procedure is performed as per SOPs
and work place policy
6.10 Dressing is applied as per SOPs and
workplace policy
6.11 Patient is advised on self-wound care and
follow up care as per SOPs and work place
policy
3.Manage strains and sprains. 6.12 Nature and extent of strain and sprain is
determined as per SOPs, work place policy.
6.13 Requirement for management of sprains
and strains are gathered based on the
assessment of the situation.
6.14 The casualty is positioned and reassured as
per the condition
6.15 Strained area is managed as per SOPs and
work place policy
6.16 Sprained area is managed as per SOPs and
work place policy
6.17 Patient is advised on self-care and follow up
care as per SOPs and work place policy
4.Manage burn 6.18 Extent of burn is determined as per SOPs,
work place policy.
6.19 Requirements for burn management are
gathered based on degree of burn, work place
policy and SOPs.

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 6.20 Casualty is positioned as per the burn area
and the condition of the patient
6.21 Burn treatment is done as per SOPs and
work place policy
6.22 Patient is advised on self-burn care and
follow up services as per SOPs and work place
policy
7. Apply bandage 7.1 Injured part is assessed as per SOPs
7.2 Required bandage is identified as per the nature
of the injury, SOPS and work place
7.3 Bandage is applied as per SOPs and work place
policy.
7.4 Patient is advised on danger signs, self-care as
per SOPs and work place policy
8. Remove Bandage 8.1 Progress of recovery is assessed as per nature of
the injury and SOPs
8.2 Materials for removal of bandage are
gathered as per work place policy and SOPs
8.3 Bandage is removed as per SOPs and work
place policy.
8.4 Unused materials are gathered and stored as per
SOPs and work place policy
8.5 Waste is disposed as per WHO and SOPs
8.6 Documentation is done as per SOPs and work
place policy

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

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Variable Range

Safety may include but not  Personal safety

limited to:  Casualty safety
 Environment safety
PPEs may include but not  Gloves
limited to:  Gowns/ Apron Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
 Googles
 Mask
 Face shield
 Safety shoes
Severity of bleeding may  Profuse
include but not limited to:  Moderate
 Oozing
Extent of burn may include  Degree of burn
but not limited to:  Burnt surface area
 Body part involved
Requirements for  Bandage
management of bleeding  Gauze
Materials for removal of  Scapel
bandage  Scissors
Requirements for bandage  Bandage
removal  Ice packs
 Slings
 Safety pin
Requirements for  Bandage
management of strains and  Ice packs
sprains  Slings
 Safety pin

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 Progress of recovery include  Restored functionality
but not limited to:  Reduced pain
 Reduced swelling
Cleaning materials and  Bandages
supplies may include but not  Dressings
limited to:  Disinfectant
 Kidney dish
 Water
 Trolley
 Stretcher
 Sheets
 Splints

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
 Communication skills
 Interpersonal skills
 Organizing skills
 Basic emergency skills

Required Knowledge:
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 OSH procedures and practices and regulations
 HIV/AIDS
 Hazards/risks identification and control
 Principles of first aid
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  Scene size up
 Assessment of nature and extent of injury and /or illness
 Sourcing for emergency services
 Decision making- triaging
 Effective communication on casualty’s condition
 Monitoring Casualty’s condition
 Evaluating response of the casualty to the intervention
 Documentation
 Waste management
 Report writing
 Requirements for first aid
 Management of:
o Bleeding
o Burns and scalds
o Strains
o Sprains

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range statement.

1. Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

of Competency 5.1 Assessed the personal, casualty and environment safety.
5.2 Assessed the nature and extent of injury and /or illness
5.3 Gave the treatment measures
5.4 Continuously monitored Casualty’s condition
5.5 Review and follow up the casualty
3. Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications
2.4 Workplace or assessment location
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 2.5 PPEs
2.6 Student file
2.7 Student mentoring tool
4. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment a. Observation
b. Portfolio Assessment
c. Interview
d. Case Study
e. Written test
f. Third party report
5. Context of Competency may be assessed:
Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the-job
4.3 During industrial attachment.
6. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector,
information for workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

MANAGE FRACTURE AND DISLOCATION

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/03/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to effectively manage fractures and
dislocations. It entails the use of radiological images, manipulation and reduction of
fractures and dislocations, application of casts, braces, splints and tractions.

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ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the These are assessable statements which specify the required
key outcomes which level of performance for each of the elements.
make up workplace
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
function

1. Use radiological 1.1 Radiological investigation is requested as per the ortho-

images trauma condition, workplace policy, SOPs
1.2 Radiological result is received as per the request and work
place policy
1.3 Radiological result is viewed and analyzed as per SOPs
1.4 Diagnosis is made as per the Ortho- trauma condition and
SOPs
1.5 Decision on management is made and communicated as
per workplace policy and SOPs
2. manipulate and 2.1 Required equipment and materials for manipulation
reduce fractures and reduction are gathered as per the condition of fracture and
and dislocations dislocation, work place policy and SOPs
2.1 PPEs are donned as per the work place policy and SOPs
2.2 Manipulation and reduction of the fracture or joint is
done as per the work place policy and SOPs
2.3 Patient Prepared for immobilization procedure of the
fracture and dislocation work place policy and SOPs
3. Apply and 3.1 Requirements for application and removal of casts are
remove cast gathered as per the condition of fracture, work place policy
and SOPs
3.2 Cast is applied as per the work place policy and SOPs
3.3 Patient advised to check on danger signs as per SOPs

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 3.4 Cast is removed as per the work place policy and SOPs
3.5 Patient is advised on self-care and follow up as per work
place policy and SOPs
4. Apply and 4.1 Required equipment and materials for application and
remove braces removal of braces are gathered as per the condition of
fracture, work place policy and SOPs
4.2 Braces are identified as the body part and SOPs
4.3 Brace is fitted as per SOPs
4.4 Post fitting care is given and followed as per SOPs
4.5 Brace is removed as per SOPs
5. Put and remove 5.1 Requirements for splints are gathered as per the
splint condition of fracture, work place policy and SOPs
5.2 Splint is identified as per SOPs and work place policy
5.3 Splint is put the work place policy and SOPs
5.4 Splint is removed as per SOPs
5.5 Patient is advised on self-care and follow up as per work
place policy and SOPs
6. Apply and 6.1 Required equipment and materials for traction are
remove traction gathered as per the condition of fracture, work place policy
and SOPs
6.2 Set up traction as per the condition of fracture, work place
policy and SOPs,
6.3 Deficiencies of traction are detected per the condition of
fracture, work place policy and SOPs
6.4 Traction Adjusted per the condition of fracture, work place
policy and SOPs
6.5 Follow up checkups are carried out per the condition of
fracture, work place policy and SOPs
6.6 Traction removal is carried out per the condition of
fracture, work place policy and SOPs

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 6.7 Management of fracture and dislocation documented as
per work place policy
6.8 Waste is segregated and disposed of as per WHO
guidelines and work place policy

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

1. Radiological  X-ray
investigation may  Ultrasound
include but not  CT scan
limited to:

2. Diagnosis may  Fracture

include but not  Dislocation
limited to:  Soft tissue injuries

3. Decision on  Treatment
management may  Surgery
include but not  Referral
limited to:

4. Required equipment  Crape bandages

and materials for  Traction kits
manipulation and  Hips spicer table
reduction may
include but not

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 limited to

5. Requirements for  POP

application and  undercast bands
removal of casts may  Stoki nets
include but not  Oscillating saw
limited to  Scissors
 Traction kits
6. Requirements for  Tape measure
application and  Record book/sheet
removal of braces  Braces
may include but not
limited to

7. Requirements for  Saga

application and  Thomas splint
removal of splints  Brown splint
may include but not  Plaster of Paris
limited to  Crepe bandages
 Wood
 cardboard
8. Requirements for  Weight
application and  Stain man’s pin
removal of traction  Stir-up
may include but not  Pin introducer
limited to  Hammer
 Skull calipers
 Skin traction kits
9. Manipulation and  Closed reduction
reduction may  Open reduction
include but not

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 limited to

10. Patient advise may  Avoid using the injured part

include but not  Avoid making the cast wet
limited to  Avoid adjusting weights
 Exercise
11. Brace may include  Shoulder brace
but not limited to  Knee brace

12. Splint may include  Improvised splint

but not limited to  Thomas splint

13. Traction may include  Skin traction
but not limited to  Skeletal traction

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills

The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:

 Analytical skills
 Interpret radiological results
 Fitting braces
 Application of splints, traction and acts
 Interpersonal skills
 Digital skills
 Communication skills

Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:

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  Anatomy and physiology
 Splint and braces
 Procedure for application and removal splint, casts, braces and traction
 Requirements for traction, braces, splints,
 Reduction and manipulation of fractures
 Fractures and bone injuries
 Dislocation, strain and sprains
 Radiological investigations

EVIDENCE GUIDE

This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Aspects of 2. 1 Radiological result viewed and interpreted as per
Competency SOPs, work place
2. 2 Made diagnosis as per the Ortho- trauma condition
and SOPs
2. 3 Made decision on management is and
communicated as per workplace policy and SOPs
2. 4 Carried out manipulation and reduction of the
fracture or joint as per the work place policy and SOPs
2. 5 Applied and removed cast
2. 6 Fit and removed braces
2. 7 Fixed and removed splints
2. 8 Applied and removed traction
2. 9 Documented fracture and dislocation management
2. Resource Im 2. 1 Tablets
plications 2. 2 Laptops and
2. 3 Desktop PCs
2. 4 Desktop computer

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 2. 5 Lap top
2. 6 Calculator
2. 7 Internet
2. 8 Smart phone
2. 9 Operations Manuals
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 2. 1 Written Test
2. 2 Demonstration
2. 3 Practical assignment
2. 4 Interview/Oral Questioning
2. 5 Demonstration
4. Context of Competency may be assessed on the job, off the job or a c
Assessment ombination of these. Off the job assessment must be unde
rtaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

5. Guidance in Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industr

formation fo y sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
r assessment

PARTICIPATE IN MANAGEMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC CONDITION

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/03/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to effectively manage fractures and
dislocations. It entails the use of radiological images, manipulation and reduction of
fractures and dislocations, application of casts, braces, splints and tractions.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the These are assessable statements which specify the required
key outcomes which level of performance for each of the elements.
make up workplace
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
function

1. Correct 1.1. Patient assessment is carried out as per work place policy
congenital and SOPs
orthopaedic 1.2. Patient consent acquired as per SOPs
malformations 1.3. Required equipment and materials for CTEV are
talipes equino- gathered as per the condition, work place policy and SOPs
varus (CTEV) 1.4. PPEs are donned as per the work place policy and SOPs
1.5. Procedure to manage CTEV is performed talipes equino-
varus (CTEV) as per work place policy and SOPs
1.6. Patient instructions are given as per work place policy and
SOPs
2. Manage 2.1. Acquired orthopaedic condition is assessed and
acquired identified as per SOPs
orthopedic 2.2. Decision is made to treat acquired orthopaedic condition as
conditions per SOPs and work place policy

3. Review 3.1 Identified patient with orthopedic condition for review as

patient per SOPs and work place policy
with orthopedic 3.2 Review plan is developed as per the condition, work place
conditions policy and SOPs
3.2 Review plan is developed as per the condition, work place
policy and SOPs
3.3 Review plan is implemented as per the condition, work

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 place policy and SOPs
4. Refer patient 2. 1 Patient with orthopaedic condition who needs
with referral is identified
complicated 2. 2 Referral plan is communicated as per the
orthopedic condition, work place policy and SOPs
conditions 2. 3 Referral plan is executed as per the condition,
work place policy and SOPs
5. Follow up 5.1 Patient for follow up is identified as per SOPs
patient 5.2 Patient information is acquired and analyzed as per SOPs
5.3 Measures are undertaken as per SOPs and work place
policy
6. Document 6.1 Content of Orthopedic case is identified as per SOPs
orthopedic 6.2 Requirements for documentation are gathered as per work
condition cases place policy and SOPs
6.3 Recording is carried out as per work place policy and SOPs
6.4 Records are stored per the work place policy and SOPs
6.5 Records are shared with relevant personnel as per the work
place policy and SOPs

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

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 1. Required materials  Undercast bandage
for correction of  Scissors
CTEV may includ  POP
e but not limited t  Foot abduction braces
o:
2. Acquired  Osteoporosis
orthopaedic  Osteomalicia
conditions may inc  Osteomyelitis
lude but not limite  Septic arthritis
d to:  Bone tumour

3.Measures may include b  Referring to orthopaedic clinician or surgeon

ut not limited to:  Medication
 Physiotherapy
 Occupational services
 Surgical review
4.content may include but  Patient particulars
not limited to:  History
 Diagnosis
 Investigations

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills

The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:

 Analytical skills
 Interpret radiological results
 Fitting braces
 Application of splints, traction and acts
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  Interpersonal skills
 Digital skills
 Communication skills
 Ponseti technique
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
1. Management of Acquired orthopaedic conditions
2. Management of Congenital orthopaedic conditions
3. Anatomy and physiology
4. Management of Orthpaedic related conditions

EVIDENCE GUIDE

This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

of Competency 1.1 Performed Procedure to manage Talipes Equino-Varus
(CTEV) as per work place policy and SOPs
1.2 Made diagnosis of acquired orthopaedic conditions
1.3 Carried out review of orthopaedic conditions
1.4 Referred orthopaedic conditions
1.5 Follow up orthopaedic conditions
1.6 Documented orthopeadic conditions
2. Resource Impl 2.1 Student file/portfolio
ications 2.2 Orthopaedic unit
2.3 Clinical orthopaedic manuals
2.4 Mentoring tool
3. Methods of A Competency may be assessed through:
ssessment 3.1 Written Test
3.2 Demonstration
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 3.3 Practical assignment
3.4 Interview/Oral Questioning
3.5 Demonstration
4. Context of As Competency may be assessed:
sessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the-job
4.3 During industrial attachment.
5. Guidance inf Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industr
ormation for y sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

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 PARTICIPATE IN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CC/03/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to effectively participate in orthopaedic
surgical procedures. It entails participation in fixing and removal of K wires and external
fixators, skeletal tractions, assisting in carrying out operative techniques in orthopaedic
theatre, Participation in insertion and removal of stains man pins and skull calipers and
post-surgical patient follow-up

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the These are assessable statements which specify the required level
key outcomes of performance for each of the elements.
which make up
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
workplace function

1. Participate 1.1 Patient for ORIF is identified and assessed as per SOPs
in open 1.2 Required equipment and material for ORIF are gathered
reduction as per the condition of fracture, work place policy and SOPs
and internal 1.3 PPEs are donned as per the work place policy and SOPs
fixation 1.4 ORIF is carried out as per the work place policy and SOPs
1.5 Patient is advised self-care for ORIF as per work place policy
and SOPs
2. Participate 2.1 Patient open reduction and external fixation is identified and
in open assessed as per SOPs
reduction 2.2 Requirement for OREF are gathered as per the condition of
and fracture, work place policy and SOPs
external 2.3 OREF is performed as per the work place policy and SOPs
fixation 2.4 Patient is advised self-care for OREF as per work place

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 policy and SOPs

3.Remove of K- 3.1 Patient for removal is identified and assessed as per work
wires and external place policy and SOPs
fixators 3.2 Requirements for removal of K-wire and external
fixators are gathered as per work place and SOPs
3.3. K-wire and external fixator are removed as per the work
place policy and SOPs
3.4 Dressing is done as per work place policy and SOPs
3.5 post-removal management for K- wire and external
fixators is carried out as per SOPs
4.Fix skeletal 4.1 Requirements for fixing skeletal traction are identified and
traction gathered as per work place policy and SOPs
4.2 Patient for skeletal traction is positioned as per SOPs
4.3 Skeletal traction is fixed as per SOPs
4.4 Patient is advised on self-care for fixed skeletal traction as
per SOPs and work place policy
5.Remove skeletal 4.1 Requirements for removal skeletal traction are identified
traction and gathered as per work place policy and SOPs
4.2 Patient for skeletal traction removal is positioned as per
SOPs
4.3 Skeletal traction is removed as per SOPs
4.4 Dressing is done as per SOPs
4.5 Post removal management for skeletal traction is performed
as per SOPs and work place policy
4.6 Patient is advised on self-care after skeletal traction removal
as per SOPs and work place policy
6.Assist in carrying 6.1patient is identified and assessed as per work place policy and
out operative SOPs
techniques in 6.2 Requirements for surgical procedure are gathered as per
orthopaedic theatre surgical procedure, work place policy and SOPs
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 6.3 Patient is prepared for operative procedure as per the
workplace policy and SOPs
6.4 Operative techniques in orthopaedic theatre are carried out
as per the work place policy and SOPs

7. Participate in 7.1 Post orthopaedic surgical patient is identified as SOPs

post-surgical 6.2 Post orthopaedic surgical review and follow up plan is
patient review developed as per workplace policy and SOPs
and follow-up 6.3 Post orthopaedic surgical review and follow up plan is
implemented as per workplace policy and SOPs
6.4 Unused materials are gathered and stored as per work place
policy
6.5 Documentation is done as per work place policy

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

1. Requirements for  Orthpaedic theatre set,

ORIF may include but n  Hammer,
ot limited to:  K Wires
 External fixator
 Ortho set
 Drill,
 Crepe bandages,
2. Requirements for  Spanner
OREF may include but n  Surgical gloves
ot limited to:  Dressing pack

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3. PPE may include but  Surgical gloves
not limited to;  Theatre boots
 Lights
 Sets

Requirements for  Pins

skeletal traction fixing  Stirrup
may include but not  Weights
limited to:  cords

Requirements for  Pin introducer

skeletal traction removal  Dressing pack
may include but not
limited to:

3. Requirements for rem  Harmer

oval of K-wire and exter  Pliers
nal fixators may include  Ortho set
but not limited to:  Dressing pack
4.Requirements for  Drapes
operative techniques  Ortho sets
include include but not  Dressing packs
limited to;  Sutures
 Scalpel
 screens
4. Operative techniques i  Tendon repair
n orthopaedic theatre ma  Applying back slab
y include but not limited  K - nail fixing
to:  Contracture repairs
 Osteotomies

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills

The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:

 Communication skills
 Interpretation
 fixing K-wire and external fixator
 Fixing skeletal traction
 Removing skeletal traction
 Carrying out various orthopedic operative techniques
 Digital skills
 Wound dressing
 How to remove and Cast
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Anatomy and Physiology
 ORIF and OREF
 Requirements for OREF/ORIF, removal for skeletal traction,
 Immobilization techniques
 Orthopaedic surgical procedures
 Aseptic techniques

EVIDENCE GUIDE

This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Aspects of 1.1 Participated in ORIF
Competency 1.2 Participated in OREF
1.3 Fixed skeletal traction

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 1.4 Participated in operative techniques
1.5 Participated post -surgical patient follow up
1.6 Documented surgical procedures
1.7 Stored unused materials
1.8 Disposed of Waste
2. Resource Im 2. 4 Candidate file (Portfolio)
plications 2. 5 Orthopaedic unit
2. 6 Mentoring tool
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessmen 2. 1 Written Test
t 2. 2 Demonstration of tasks
2. 3 Practical assignment
2. 4 Interview/Oral Questioning
2. 5 Demonstration
4. Context of Competency may be assessed:
Assessmen 4.1 On-the-job
t 4.2 Off-the-job
4.3 During industrial attachment.
5. Guidance in Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
formation sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
for assess
ment

EXECUTE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES IN ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA

MEDICINE

UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CR/05/6/A

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 UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit standard specifies the competencies required to execute perioperative theatre
administrative services. It involves execution/implementation of perioperative theatre
policies and performing administrative duties. It also entails the day to day running of
perioperative theatre facility.

It applies to Health industry.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements Performance Criteria
These describe the These are assessable statements which specify the required
key outcomes level of performance for each of the elements.
which make up Passive voice is used to describe performance criteria.
workplace function.
Active voice is used
to describe
elements.
1. Plan 1.1 Administrative duties in orthopaedic and trauma are identified
administrativ in
e duties in accordance with workplace Policy and Standard Operating
orthopaedic Procedures.
and trauma 1.2 Objectives/goals are set and revised as per
workplace policies and Standard Operating
Procedures.
1.3 Required resources are gathered based on the duties
to be performed.

2. Provide 2.1 Right staff are identified and deployed

supervisory based on their qualifications and competencies
services in 2.2 Resources are used efficiently and effectively as per workplace
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 and trauma policy on
facility utilization of resources.
2.3 Quality services are offered in orthopaedic and trauma facility
per Standard Operating Procedures
2.4 Human resources in orthopaedic and trauma are motivated as per
workplace policy.
2.1 Human resource is supervised as per labour laws.

3. Implement 3.1 Orthopaedic and trauma policies are identified as per workplace
policies, strategic
guidelines Plan/objectives, regulatory guidelines and WHO standards.
and 3.2 Long term and short-term goals are set based on
standards Work place policy and regulatory guidelines.
3.3 Activities for implementation are identified as per
set goals.
3.4 Implementation strategies are formulated as per organization
Strategic plan.
3.5 Strategies are executed as per organization strategic
plan.

4. Provide 4.1 Liaison between staff and management is done as per labour laws
liaison and
services in regulations
orthopaedic 4.2 Liaison between the orthopaedic and trauma department and other
and trauma departments in the facility is carried out as per
facility workplace policy.
4.3 Liaison between the orthopaedic and trauma facility and the
public/clients
is carried out as per workplace policy and laws of the
land.
4.4 Liaison between the orthopaedic and trauma and the government

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 and
other external stakeholders is done as per workplace
policy and laws of the land.

5. Mentor 5.1 Staff and trainees are identified and assessed as per orthopaedic and
trainees and trauma
staff facility policy
5.2 Specific needs are highlighted for mentorship as per workplace
policy
5.3 Tasks are assigned to oversee performance as per work place policy
and
Regulations
5.4 Performance is evaluated as per SOPs and work place policy
5.5 Feedback is given as per SOPs and work place policy
5.6 Action is taken as per work place policy and SOPs

6. Represent 6.1 Activity is identified as per prevailing reason for representation

department 6.2 Theme of the activity is identified as per the activity and
at work place policy
interdepartm 6.3 Gather required resources for representation activity as per the
ental and theme of
inter-facility the activity and work place policy
activities 6.4 Task is undertaken as per the theme of the activity and work place
policy
6.5 Report is prepared and submitted to relevant personnel as per the
theme of
the activity and work place policy

Monitor and 6.6 Tools for monitoring and evaluation are developed
evaluate delivery of
as per workplace policy.
Orthopaedic and
trauma services 6.7 Performance indicators are identified as per set objectives.
6.8 Baseline performance is identified and documented as per

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 workplace policy
6.9 Targeted performance is set and documented as per workplace
policy.
6.10 Evaluati
on of performance is carried out as per
workplace policy.
1.6 Progress reports are prepared as per workplace policy.
1.7 Waste is disposed with due regard to environment
protection regulations

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

Administrative duties may  Coordination

include but not limited to:  Staffing
 Planning
 Implementation
Motivation may include  Financial
but not limited to:  Non-financial
Resources may include but  Funds
not limited to:  Human
 Cars/vehicles
 Laptop
 ICT gadgets

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 Tools may include but not  Checklists
limited to:  Questionnaires
 Interview guides
Evaluation may include  Formative
but not limited to:  Continuous/process
 Summative
Tasks may include but not  Fix skin traction
limited to:  Assist orthopaedic surgeon
 Apply casts
 Apply braces
Policies may include but  Environmental
not limited to:  Resources management
 HR policies
 Labor laws and regulations

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Skills Required:
The individual needs to demonstrate ability to:
 Communication Skills
 Administrative skills
 Leadership skills
 Interpersonal skills
 Management skills
 Observation skills
 Interviewing skills
 Investigative skills
 Critical thinking

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Knowledge Required:
The individual needs to have knowledge to;
 Basic administration
 Organization structure
 Basic monitoring & evaluation
 Basic public relations
 Medico-legal aspects

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1.Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

of Competency 1.1 Identified orthopedic and trauma administrative duties
in operation theatre facility
1.2 Set and implemented objectives/goals in orthopaedic and trauma
1.3 Gathered and used required resources efficiently and
effectively in orthopaedic and trauma
1.4 Identified and implemented policies
1.5 Formulated and implemented strategies guided by
organization Strategic plan.
1.6 Liaised between staffs, management the government and
other external stakeholders
1.7 Evaluated performance of administrative duties
1.8 Prepared and disseminated reports to relevant authorities
1.9 Disposed of any waste generated during the administrative
Duties

2.Resource The following resources must be provided:

Implications 2.1 Workplace or assessment location
2.2 PTT logbook

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 2.3 Student file
3.Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Observation
3.2 Portfolio Assessment
3.3 Interview
3.4 Case Study
4.Context of Competency may be assessed:
Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the-job
4.3 During industrial attachment
5.Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

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 MANAGE ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA FACILITY
UNIT CODE: HE/OS/OTM/CR/06/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit standard specifies the competencies required to manage orthopaedic and trauma
facility. It involves planning, organizing, directing and controlling resources and
activities the respective facility.
It applies to Health industry.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements Performance Criteria
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required level of
outcomes which make up performance for each of the elements.
workplace function. Passive voice is used to describe performance criteria.
Active voice is used to
describe elements.
1. Prepare and plan to 1.1 Orthopaedic and trauma resources are identified according to
manage orthopaedic, Standard Management Principles
emergency and trauma 1.2 Required rresources are gathered according to Standard
resources Management Principles and work place policy
1.3 Condition of resources is verified as per Standard Management
Principles

2. Organize 2.1 Facility’s activities are identified and classified according to

orthopaedic and Standard Management Procedures & work place policy
trauma and 2.2 Duties are assigned and allocated appropriate resources according
emergency to Standard Management Procedures, WHO and work place policy
resources 2.3 Responsibilities and authority in orthopaedic and trauma are
delegated and co-ordinated according to Standard Management
Procedures, WHO and work place policy

3.Direct Orthopaedic, 3.1 Trauma and orthopaedic activities are supervised in accordance to
Standard Management Procedures and work place policy
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trauma services 3.2 Orthopaedic and trauma staffs are motivated in work as per the
labour laws and work place policy
3.3 Guidelines in orthopaedic and trauma are given according to
Standard Management Procedures, WHO and work place policy
3.4 Communication is carried out in accordance to work place policy,
available communication frameworks and Standard Operating
Procedures

4.Control orthopaedic and 4.1 Objectives for orthopaedic and trauma activities are set as per
trauma resources work place policy
4.2 Standard performance is established as per Standard Management
Procedures, WHO and work place policy
4.3 Tools for standard performance are developed as per workplace
policy.
4.4 Performance indicators are identified as per set objectives.
4.5 Baseline performance is identified and documented as per
workplace policy
4.6 Targeted performance is set and documented as per
Workplace policy.
4.7 Evaluation of performance is carried out as per workplace
policy
4.8 Progress reports are prepared and stored as per workplace policy.

5.Prepare orthopaedic and 5.1 Data to be documented is identified in accordance to work place
trauma case reports policy
5.2 Required recording materials are gathered according to work place
policy and SOPs,
4.9 Recording is carried out as per workplace policy and SOPs
4.10 Inventory is stored as per work place policy and SOPs

6. Disseminate 6.1 Required report is identified as per work place policy

reports 6.2 Recipient is identified as per organization structure

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 6.3 Report is delivered as per organization structure
6.4 Acknowledgement of receipt is given and stored as per report
submitted and work place policy
6.5 Feedback is given to relevant personnel as per organization
structure and work place policy
6.6 Waste is disposed with due regard to environment protection
regulations

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

1. Orthopaedic and trauma  Human resource

resources may include  Machines
and not limited to:  Apparatus
 splints
2. Work place policy may  Human resource development,
include and not limited  Environment safety
to:  Resource allocation
 Procurement policy
 Labor laws/regulations
3. Activities may include  Technical services
and not limited to:  Clinical services
 Care and use of PT instruments and apparatus,
4. PT staffs may include  Surgeons
and not limited to:  Nurses
 Technicians

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  Anesthetist
5. Objectives may include  Short term
and not limited to:  Long term
 Periodic
6. Tools may include and  Charts
not limited to:  Checklist
7. Evaluation may include  Informative
and not limited to:  Summative
 Continuous

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the Skills and Knowledge for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Communication Skills
 Administrative skills
 Leadership skills
 Interpersonal skills
 Management skills
 Observation skills
 Interviewing skills
 Investigative skills
 Critical thinking
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Basics of Management
 Features of Management
 Features of Standard Management Principles
 Levels of Management
 Objectives of Management

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  Importance of Management
 Management and Administration
 Functions of Management
 Importance of Management Principles
 How Management Functions are Performed
 Principles of Scientific Management
 Communication methods
 Health organization structure/protocol
 Labor laws
 Employment Act
 Resource management
 Basics of monitoring and evaluation
 Medico-legal aspects

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. 1.Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Aspects of 1.1 Identified and gathered Operation theatre resources
Competency 1.2 Verified condition of PT resources
1.3 Assigned and allocated T duties and resources
1.4 Supervised PT activities

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 1.5 Motivated PT staffs in work
1.6 Carried out Communication in PT
1.7 Set Objectives for PT activities
1.8 Carried out evaluation of performance.
1.9 Carried out documentation of PT resources
1.10 Prepared progress reports and disseminated them to
relevant authorities.
2. 2.Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications 2 .1 Workplace or assessment location
2 .2 Personal protective gears
2 .3 Student file
3. 3.Methods Competency may be assessed through:
of 3.1 Portfolio Assessment
Assessment 3.2 Interview/oral questioning
3.3 Case Study/Situation
3.4 Third party reports
4. Context of Competency may be assessed:
Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the-job
4.3 During industrial attachment
5. 5.Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
for
assessment

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