Audiometrists test hearing by administering audiometric tests to enable the
rehabilitation of hearing loss through counselling and/or the fitting of
hearing devices. They may refer or report to a medical practitioner or an
audiologist as required.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Audiometrist earn an average of $854 per week. The [average
annual salary for this job is $44408 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
good communication skills
able to work accurately with precision instruments
able to be patient with hearing-impaired and elderly people.
This job also involves:
Full use of hands/fingers
Use of precision or semi-precision tools or instruments or deft hand movements
are required for these occupations. Included are jobs where poor co-ordination
or incomplete use of hands or fingers may make tasks dangerous or difficult to
undertake.
Good vision for detail
These jobs require you to be able to see clearly to examine items close-up. It
covers jobs where poor vision e.g. tunnel vision, could make the work place
unsafe or the job difficult to undertake, e.g. draftsperson working with
detailed drawings; checkout operator reading dockets; work requiring good
hand-eye co-ordination for working with precision or semi-precision tools.
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of an Audiometrist
Audiometrists may perform the following tasks:
administer tests to assess and measure hearing
explain to patients how the audiometric equipment will be used to measure their hearing
fit earphones or bone conductors on patients and adjust controls on an audiometer to administer the tests
send a report to the audiologist or medical practitioner where required once the results of a test are recorded
take ear impressions to make ear moulds, so that a suitable hearing aid may be chosen
fit and check hearing aids and give instructions on their use
provide follow-up care and advice.
Specialisations
Hearing Aid Audiometrist
A hearing aid audiometrist specialises in fitting hearing aids and advising
clients on their use.
Clinical Audiometrist
A clinical audiometrist performs hearing tests to assist medical practitioners
and audiologists.
Industrial Screening Audiometrist
An industrial screening audiometrist performs hearing tests for pre-employment
screening. They also fit and instruct clients in the use of noise protection
devices such as earplugs, and perform noise assessments in factories using
sound-level meters and dosimeters.
What’s it like to be a Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician?
Prosthetic/orthotic technicians make, repair and maintain prostheses
(artificial limbs) or orthoses (braces, callipers and related devices).
Prosthetic/orthotic technicians work in a workshop under the guidance of, and
with instruction from, professional prosthetists/orthotists. They are not
normally engaged in direct client treatment.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician earn an average of $854 per
week. The [average annual salary for this job is $44408 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
aptitude for technical activities
good hand-eye coordination
good communication skills
able to work as part of a team
able to work accurately with strong attention to detail.
This job also involves:
Full use of hands/fingers
Use of precision or semi-precision tools or instruments or deft hand movements
are required for these occupations. Included are jobs where poor co-ordination
or incomplete use of hands or fingers may make tasks dangerous or difficult to
undertake.
Good vision for detail
These jobs require you to be able to see clearly to examine items close-up. It
covers jobs where poor vision e.g. tunnel vision, could make the work place
unsafe or the job difficult to undertake, e.g. draftsperson working with
detailed drawings; checkout operator reading dockets; work requiring good
hand-eye co-ordination for working with precision or semi-precision tools.
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Industrial Arts
School subjects that include some aspect of INDUSTRIAL ARTS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an industrial arts-related subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician
Prosthetic/orthotic technicians may perform the following tasks:
use tools, machinery, plastic and metal to make and repair prostheses and orthoses
