Assessment
Support people to use assistive equipment and move
in a health, disability, or aged care context
Unit standard 27833
Version 1
Level 3
Credits 5
Learner information
Your name:
Your workplace:
Your date of birth:
Your national student number (if known):
Declaration
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I was told about and understand the assessment requirements.
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I have prepared my answers myself.
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Any evidence I have provided as my own, I produced myself.
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I understand that this assessment may be used for moderation and quality control purposes.
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I understand that when I achieve this unit standard my result will be registered with the
New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
I confirm the above declaration:
Yes
No
Date:
Assessment result (assessor use only)
Assessment result
Achieved
More evidence required
Date:
Reassessment result
Achieved
More evidence required
Date:
Feedback to the learner:
The requirements have been met to demonstrate competency in this unit standard.
Assessor name:
Assessor number:
Date:
To demonstrate competency, you must be able to:
Outcomes
Tasks
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1–3
2
4
3
5
4
6
5
6
describe organisational and personal factors that influence risks associated with
moving and handling people in a health, disability, or aged care context.
describe responsibilities for self care when moving and handling people in a
health, disability, or aged care context.
describe assistive equipment and equipment used for moving and handling people
in a health, disability, or aged care context.
support a person to use assistive equipment in a health, disability, or aged care
context.
support people to move using normal movement patterns in a health, disability, or
aged care context.
Instructions
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Your answers may be written (either electronically or by hand) or spoken.
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If you need help with this assessment please contact your assessor.
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Once you have completed your assessment, you must read and confirm the declaration on the cover.
Filled in or written answers
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If there are open white spaces on a page due to shorter answers, this is acceptable. You don’t have to fill
the space.
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If you write your answers, use a pen. If you need to change your answer, write your initials beside any
corrections you make. If you need more space, attach extra pages with your answer. Add your name and
task number to all extra pages you use.
Verbal answers
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If you answer verbally, your assessor will write your answer(s), or may use a voice recorder.
Definitions
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The learner is you, the person being assessed (you may also be referred to as the trainee, student,
candidate or employee in some instances).
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The assessor is the person who will assess you.
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The verifier is a workplace supervisor, team leader, manager or assessor who understands the
assessment, works closely with you and can confirm that you have completed a task competently.
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Workplace’s policies and procedures are the policies and procedures of your workplace and include
ethical codes, standards, and other organisational requirements.
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Moving and handling refers to tasks involved in moving people. Manual handling may include any activity
requiring effort by a person to lift, push, pull, carry or move, hold or restrain another person or object.
Resources
This is an open book assessment. The following learning resources may be useful when completing this
assessment:
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the Moving and handling people: The New Zealand Guidelines 2012 available at
www.acc.co.nz/preventing-injuries/at-work/industry-specific-safety/moving-and-handling-people-nzguidelines/index.htm From here on this will be referred to as ‘the Guidelines’.
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the Careerforce learning resource for this unit standard, which is based on the guidelines.
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learning materials, books, the internet and your workplace’s policies and procedures.
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the references listed at the back of this assessment.
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Before you start the assessment
The following points are important to know before you start your assessment:
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You may complete task 6 as a simulation if it closely matches the requirements of a real situation in your
workplace.
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You must complete the theory and practical parts of this assessment according to your workplace policies
and procedures.
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Task 1: DPI framework
Describe the DPI framework and the seven groups of factors that combine to contribute to DPI in your
workplace.
DPI refers to discomfort, pain and injury. The DPI programme and framework is explained in section 2 of the
Guidelines. The seven groups of factors that combine to contribute to discomfort, pain and injury are outlined
in the DPI framework.
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
Task 1 result:
Achieved
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Task 2: Responsibilities for self care
Describe four responsibilities for your own self care according to your workplace’s policies and procedures
when moving and handling people in your workplace or in their homes.
You may do this in a written description or create a poster, pamphlet or display. You can use the template on
the following page or be creative and create your own.
Responsibility 1: Attend training, participate in training and comply with training when moving and handling
people. Describe this responsibility.
Responsibility 2, 3 and 4: Describe three more responsibilities from the list below.
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Go to work physically fit and wearing suitable clothing and footwear as required by your workplace.
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Use your workplace’s tools to do a risk assessment before handling and moving a person.
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Use the correct handling and moving equipment as required by your workplace.
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Report hazards, issues (that impact on handling and moving people safely), and equipment that is in need
of maintenance.
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Warm up and engage in personal exercises for back care.
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Use biomechanical principles for safe working.
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Other (if applicable – specify).
Important notes:
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Your written description, poster, pamphlet or display may be done in any size, shape or form.
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You may also use visual aids such as photos and/or pictures.
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The assessor may ask you additional questions.
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
Task 2 result:
Achieved
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Responsibility 1: Attend training, participate in training and comply with
training when moving and handling people.
Responsibility 2:
Responsibilities for self care
Responsibility 3:
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Task 3: Moving and handling process
Describe three parts of the moving and handling process in your workplace.
You may do this in a written description or create a poster, pamphlet or display. You can use the template on
the following page or be creative and create your own.
Describe risk assessment as your first part of the process and two other parts of the process from the
following list:
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training on moving and handling people.
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moving and handling techniques.
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moving and handling equipment which may include air-assisted lifting device, handling belt, hoist, slide
sheet, sling, transfer board, walking frame, wheelchair.
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assistive equipment which may include a bed pole, grab handles, monkey bars, ladder, handrail, grab
bars, safety rails, shower and/or bath equipment and toileting aids.
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equipment maintenance protocols.
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policy.
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location, environment and/or the space required for moving and handling.
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other (if applicable – specify).
Important notes:
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Your written description, poster, pamphlet or display may be done in any size, shape or form.
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You may also use visual aids such as photos and/or pictures.
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The assessor may ask you additional questions.
Risk assessment means an assessment of actual and potential risks that is carried out prior to moving and
handling people. This is followed by the development and implementation of risk assessment strategies in a
person's service plan. An example of a risk assessment tool is LITE (refer to Section 3 of the Guidelines).
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
Task 3 result:
Achieved
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Risk assessment:
Moving and handling
process in your workplace
Part 2:
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Task 4: Hazards
Describe two hazards for people being supported and carers when moving and handling people in your
workplace or in the person’s home for each of the following:
working hours.
the physical work environment.
people being supported.
carers and the use of moving and handling techniques.
Describe what your workplace policies and procedures are for each hazard.
Hazards are related to workplace organisation and practices. Hazards and the seven groups of factors that
combine to contribute to DPI are described in Sections 2 and 3 of the Guidelines.
Working hours
Hazard 1:
Workplace policy and procedures:
Hazard 2:
Workplace policy and procedures:
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The physical work environment
Hazard 1:
Workplace policy and procedures:
Hazard 2:
Workplace policy and procedures:
People being supported
Hazard 1:
Workplace policy and procedures:
Hazard 2:
Workplace policy and procedures:
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Carers and the use of moving and handling techniques
Hazard 1:
Workplace policy and procedures:
Hazard 2:
Workplace policy and procedures:
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
Task 4 result:
Achieved
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Task 5: Equipment
Describe the following:
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what different types of equipment look like.
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how the equipment is used according to your workplace policies and procedures.
You must cover:
two pieces of assistive equipment.
four pieces of moving and handling equipment.
You may do this in a written description or create a poster, pamphlet, display or hand out.
Important notes:
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Your written description, poster, pamphlet or display may be done in any size, shape or form.
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You may also use visual aids such as photos and/or pictures.
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The assessor may ask you additional questions.
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
Task 5 result:
Achieved
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Task 6: Support people
You will be observed while completing this task. Your verifier and/or assessor will complete the verification
checklists and may ask questions to clarify your understanding of the tasks you are carrying out.
A. Support a person in your workplace to use any three of the following types of assistive equipment:
 bed pole, grab handles, monkey bars or ladder.
 handrail, grab bars or safety rails.
 shower and/or bath equipment.
 toileting aids which may include a commode or a raised toilet seat.
You may support the same person or a different person for each of the three types of equipment according
to their moving and handling plan. While supporting the person, ensure you:
set up the type of assistive equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
use the type of assistive equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
use the type of assistive equipment according to the scope of your own role.
evaluated the moving task following the person’s moving and handling plan.
B. Support a person in your workplace to move using normal movement patterns for seven of the following
movements:
 moving up in bed.
 standing to sitting.
 rolling.
 repositioning in a chair.
 lying to sitting up on the edge of a bed.
 seat to seat transfer.
 sitting to standing.
 getting up from the floor.
You may use the same person or a different person for each of the seven movements. While you support
a person, ensure you support them to move according to:
their characteristics and abilities.
a risk assessment and a risk management plan.
the person’s moving and handling plan.
your workplace policies and procedures.
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The person's moving and handling plan refers to the section of a person's service plan that records the
techniques and equipment recommended for the moving and handling the person. A service plan is for
delivery of support services. It is developed by service providers with the people accessing services and
their family/whānau.
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Support(ing) people to move using normal movement patterns means guiding people so they are
enabled to move using their normal movement patterns in accordance with their current capacity and any
limitations they may be experiencing. The primary emphasis is upon step by step coaching and guidance
(rather than physical support) from the support worker.
Task 6 result:
Achieved
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Verification checklist
To be completed by your verifier and/or assessor
A. Support a person to use assistive equipment
Type of assistive equipment 1:
Date observed:
Tick off as the learner completes these actions. The learner:
supported the person to move according to their moving and handling plan.
set up and used this type of assistive equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
used this type of assistive equipment according to the scope of their own role.
evaluated the moving task following the person’s moving and handling plan.
Type of assistive equipment 2:
Date observed:
Tick off as the learner completes these actions. The learner:
supported the person to move according to their moving and handling plan.
set up and used this type of assistive equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
used this type of assistive equipment according to the scope of their own role.
evaluated the moving task following the person’s moving and handling plan.
Type of assistive equipment 3:
Date observed:
Tick off as the learner completes these actions. The learner:
supported the person to move according to their moving and handling plan.
set up and used this type of assistive equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
used this type of assistive equipment according to the scope of their own role.
evaluated the moving task following the person’s moving and handling plan.
Achieved
More evidence required
Verifier comments:
I confirm that this document is valid and authentic.
Verifier name:
Date:
Position:
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
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Verification checklist
To be completed by your verifier and/or assessor
B. Support a person to move using normal movement patterns
Type of movement 1:
Date observed:
The learner supported this person to move using natural movement patterns according to:
the person’s characteristics and abilities.
a risk assessment and a risk management plan.
the person’s moving and handling plan.
their workplace policies and procedures.
The learner evaluated this moving task following the person’s moving and handling plan.
Type of movement 2:
Date observed:
The learner supported this person to move using natural movement patterns according to:
the person’s characteristics and abilities.
a risk assessment and a risk management plan.
the person’s moving and handling plan.
their workplace policies and procedures.
The learner evaluated this moving task following the person’s moving and handling plan.
Type of movement 3:
Date observed:
The learner supported this person to move using natural movement patterns according to:
the person’s characteristics and abilities.
a risk assessment and a risk management plan.
the person’s moving and handling plan.
their workplace policies and procedures.
The learner evaluated this moving task following the person’s moving and handling plan.
Type of movement 4:
Date observed:
The learner supported this person to move using natural movement patterns according to:
the person’s characteristics and abilities.
a risk assessment and a risk management plan.
the person’s moving and handling plan.
their workplace policies and procedures.
The learner evaluated this moving task following the person’s moving and handling plan.
Type of movement 5:
Date observed:
The learner supported this person to move using natural movement patterns according to:
the person’s characteristics and abilities.
a risk assessment and a risk management plan.
the person’s moving and handling plan.
their workplace policies and procedures.
The learner evaluated this moving task following the person’s moving and handling plan.
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Type of movement 6:
Date observed:
The learner supported this person to move using natural movement patterns according to:
the person’s characteristics and abilities.
a risk assessment and a risk management plan.
the person’s moving and handling plan.
their workplace policies and procedures.
The learner evaluated this moving task following the person’s moving and handling plan.
Type of movement 7:
Date observed:
The learner supported this person to move using natural movement patterns according to:
the person’s characteristics and abilities.
a risk assessment and a risk management plan.
the person’s moving and handling plan.
their workplace policies and procedures.
The learner evaluated this moving task following the person’s moving and handling plan.
Achieved
More evidence required
Verifier comments:
I confirm that this document is valid and authentic.
Verifier name:
Date:
Position:
Assessor comments (for assessor use only):
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References
1 Legislation and codes relevant to this unit standard include:
 Health and Disability Commissioner (Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights)
Regulations 1996
 Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001
 Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
 Human Rights Act 1993
 Privacy Act 1993
2 New Zealand Standards relevant to this unit standard include:
 NZS 8134.0:2008 Health and disability services Standards – Health and disability services (general)
Standard
 NZS 8134.1:2008 Health and disability services Standards – Health and disability services (core)
Standards
 NZS 8134.2:2008 Health and disability services Standards – Health and disability services (restraint
minimisation and safe practice) Standards
 NZS 8134.3:2008 Health and disability services Standards – Health and disability services (infection
prevention and control) Standards
 NZS 8158:2003 Home and Community Support Sector Standard
 All New Zealand Standards are available at www.standards.co.nz/
3 References and resources
 Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). (2012). Wellington: Author, (the Guidelines). Search for
Moving and handling people: The New Zealand Guidelines 2012 on www.acc.co.nz
 Accident Compensation Corporation. (n.d). Search for Help yourself prevent and manage discomfort,
pain and injury on www.acc.co.nz
 Accident Compensation Corporation. (n.d.). Search for Smart tips for health workers on www.acc.co.nz
 Other relevant ACC resources are available at www.acc.co.nz
 Department of Labour. (2003). A guide to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 – Including
the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002. Wellington: Occupational Safety and
Health Service of the Department of Labour, available at
www.osh.dol.govt.nz/order/catalogue/808.shtml
 Moving and Handling Association of New Zealand – www.mhanz.org.nz/
Appeals
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satisfied, you can appeal to Careerforce by completing the assessment result appeal form that can be found
online at www.careerforce.org.nz/contact/forms
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