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Trainee Assessment
Hearing
impairment
Unit standard
23375 Describe hearing impairment
Version
Level
Credits
2
3
5
Your name:
Your workplace:
Your date of birth:
NSN number (if you know it):
Declaration
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I was told about and understand the assessment requirements and appeals process.
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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.
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Date:
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)
23375 Describe hearing impairment
Version
2
Level
Credits
3
Assessor name:
Assessor number:
Signature:
Date:
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Trainee information
Before you start:
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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:
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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:
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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 www.careerforce.org.nz/contact/forms
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:
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our online feedback form at www.careerforce.org.nz/contact/resource-assessment-feedback
 email to [email protected]
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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
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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
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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.
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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 Effect on communication
impairment
Conductive
Sensori-neural
Mixed
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Degree of
hearing
impairment
Effects on communication
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Profound
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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.
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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?
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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
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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:
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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.
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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
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Specialist
Their role
Hearing
screener
Advisors on
Deaf children
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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:
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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? :
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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:
Designation:
Signature:
Date:
Contact details
(phone/email):
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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.
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