Examines the patient and takes the necessary measurements to create an artificial limb, brace, splint or other related appliance; reads prescriptions for limbs and other related devices; makes a plaster cast of the limb or abnormality; designs limbs or related appliances; makes the device or limb and supervises its construction or selects a commercially-made product and adjusts it to fit the patient; fits the device or limb to the patient; instructs the patient on the use and care of the device or limb; carries out repairs and follow-ups with the patient to evaluate the effectiveness of an artificial limb or device.

• Works indoors in clinic settings when dealing with patients, but most of the time are based in a workshop. They may work in artificial limb centres, offices or private practices, and hospital clinics and workshops.
• Works in adequately heated, ventilated, clean, well maintained workspaces when in clinics dealing with patients. Workshops may be hot, noisy and dusty at times.
• Protective equipment will need to be utilised as required.

• Physical demand is medium.
• Sits when talking with patients, reading prescriptions or carrying out research.
• Frequently stands and walks when carrying out examinations and moving around the workshop.
• Stretching, reaching, bending, lifting, pulling or carrying is likely to be a frequent component of this job.
• There is a frequent requirement for repetitive hand and arm movements when using hand tools, machines, computers and technical drawing equipments
• There is frequent use of hand tools, welding equipment, heavy machinery such as lathes and sanding wheels, sewing machines, computers, technical drawing equipment and materials such as wood, metal, rubber, plaster and leather.
• Contact with water and/or skin irritants is not a significant component of the job.
• Driving is not a significant component of the job.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning, design, research, observation, attention to detail, practical, communication and organisational skills.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
• Registration or licensing may required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement