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1 Trainee Assessment Hearing impairment Unit standard Version Level Credits Describe hearing impairment Your name: Your workplace: Your date of birth: NSN number (if you know it): Declaration I was told about and understand the assessment requirements and appeals process. I have prepared my answers myself. Any evidence I have provided as my own, I produced myself. I understand that this assessment may be used for moderation and quality control purposes. I understand that when I achieve this unit standard my result will be registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. I confirm the above declaration: Yes No Date:

2 Assessment summary (completed by assessor) Trainee's performance summary Assessment tasks Assessor signature Date achieved Task 1: The structure and function of the ear Task 2: The effects of hearing impairment on communication Task 3: The effects of hearing impairment on a person Task 4: Support services Unit standard results I have assessed the trainee and confirm the requirements have been met to demonstrate competency in: Unit Standard(s) Version Level Credits Describe hearing impairment Assessor name: Signature: Assessor number: Date: Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

3 Trainee information Before you start: The assessor/observer will talk about what you need to do. You may bring evidence of what you have done already, such as a compilation of support agencies and the services they provide. This may be recorded as evidence. As you go: Follow instructions for each task. For knowledge assessment questions you can choose to write your answers or your assessor may record your verbal answers for you. If you need help with this assessment, please contact your assessor. When you finish: Make sure you have completed any parts where the assessor/observer has said you need more work. Appeals If you wish to appeal against the assessment result or process, talk to your assessor. If you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to Careerforce by completing the assessment result appeal form that can be found online at Feedback Careerforce regularly reviews our assessment and learning resources. As a user, we would appreciate feedback on how you found it. Feedback can be provided to Careerforce via: our online feedback form at to info@careerforce.org.nz Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

4 Task 1: The structure and function of the ear For this task, you need to show your understanding of the structures and functions of the ear. 1 Label the three different sections of the ear as marked on the diagram. What structures make up each section of the ear? Outer ear structures Middle ear structures Inner ear structures Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

5 2 What is the function of each of the following structures of the ear? Structure of the ear Function Pinna Ear-canal Eardrum Ossicles Eustachian tube Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

6 Structure of the ear Function Cochlea Auditory nerves Semi-circular canals Task 1: Assessor feedback to trainee When the assessor agrees you have completed this task successfully, they will sign it off on the assessment summary page at the front of this assessment. Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

7 Task 2: The effects of hearing impairment on communication For this task, you need to show your understanding of the effects of hearing impairment on communication. 1 What are the major effects of hearing impairment on communication? Complete the table below to outline how the following factors effect communication: the type of hearing impairment. the degree of hearing impairment. the age of onset of hearing impairment. Type of hearing impairment Effect on communication Conductive Sensori-neural Mixed Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

8 Degree of hearing impairment Effects on communication Mild Moderate Severe Profound Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

9 Age of onset Effects on communication Pre-lingual infant Post-lingual child Adolescent Older adult Task 2: Assessor feedback to trainee When the assessor agrees you have completed this task successfully, they will sign it off on the assessment summary page at the front of this assessment. Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

10 Task 3: The effects of hearing impairment on a person For this task, you need to show your understanding of the impacts of hearing impairment on a person and their lifestyle. 1 What is the difference between deafness and hearing impairment in terms of the impact on the person? Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

11 2 What are the potential effects of hearing impairment on a person s lifestyle? Describe two effects or impacts of hearing impairment on each of the following aspects of a person s lifestyle. Aspect TWO impacts on the person Psychological Social Educational Recreational Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

12 Vocational 3 Identify three common misconceptions about hearing impairment and outline their impact on people with hearing impairments. First misconception: How this impacts on the person: Second misconception: How this impacts on the person: Continued next page Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

13 Third misconception: How this impacts on the person: Task 3: Assessor feedback to trainee When the assessor agrees you have completed this task successfully, they will sign it off on the assessment summary page at the front of this assessment. Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

14 Task 4: Support services For this task, you need to describe the services and roles which support people who are deaf or hearing impaired. 1 Outline the role and area of expertise for each of these hearing impairment specialists. Specialist Their role Audiologist Hearing therapist Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

15 Specialist Their role Hearing screener Advisors on Deaf children Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

16 2 Describe agencies or support services for people with hearing impairment. You must identify three agencies or support services. For each one you need to provide: details of the services they offer. the type of person they support (for example, children; people who are profoundly deaf). If you have already compiled this information for your workplace, ask an observer to observe this work and sign off the form following. First agency or support service: Services offered: Who are the services for? Second agency or support service: Services offered: Who are the services for? : Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

17 Third agency or support service: Services offered: Who are the services for? : Observation The trainee supplies details of three support services or agencies that assist hearing impaired people. Information must include some of the services offered and what type of people they support. Assessor/observer to complete Date: Observation comments from the observer or assessor General comments: If you are an observer, please give your details as the assessor may wish to contact you. Observer s name: Signature: Designation: Date: Contact details (phone/ ): Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

18 Task 4: Assessor feedback to trainee When the assessor agrees you have completed this task successfully, they will sign it off on the assessment summary page at the front of this assessment. Hearing impairment (US 23375) Assessor Guide Careerforce Issue 3.1 August

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