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FNSPIM404A
Assist injured persons with job placement

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit covers job roles that may be undertaken independently or in consultation with a multidisciplinary team in the personal injury management sector.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist the injured person with job placement. It encompasses the application of specific knowledge and skills to assist the injured person obtain employment with new employers, such as job search techniques and their application and requires working with key stakeholders in the development of appropriate job placement that may be dependent upon the person's functional and employment capacity.

This unit may apply to job roles subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements so Commonwealth, State or Territory requirements should be confirmed with the relevant body.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

obtain and interpret legislative requirements and other relevant information to support the injured person with job placement and educate the injured person on job search skills and techniques

develop and implement job search plans for the injured person

match the injured person's needs with employers' needs

complete stakeholder required documentation to support the injured person's job placement demonstrating knowledge of organisation policies and procedures relating to the injured person's job placement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

competency is demonstrated in the context of the work environment and conditions specified in the range statement either in a relevant workplace or a closely simulated work environment

access to and the use of a range of common office equipment, technology, software and consumables

access to organisation records

access to organisation policies and procedures.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples, in combination, are appropriate for this unit:

evaluating an integrated activity, which combines the elements of competency for the unit, or a cluster of related units of competency

observing processes and procedures in workplaces

verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills

evaluating samples of work

accessing and validating third party reports

setting and reviewing workplace projects and business simulations or scenarios.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

highly-developed communication skills to:

determine and confirm information, using questioning and active listening as required

capture and explain facets of job placement

liaise with others, share information, listen and understand

effectively communicatewith a range of stakeholder groups

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

numeracy and IT skills to:

perform calculations related to achieving required outcomes

use computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, specific purpose computer systems) to assist in achieving required outcomes

access and update records electronically

use internet information

well-developed literacy skills to:

read and interpret documentation from a variety of sources and record and consolidate relevant related information

interpret and apply legislation, regulations and policies relating to assisting injured workers with job placement activities

develop return to work plans and job search activities

research and analysis skills for accessing and interpreting relevant information

effective interpersonal skills

organisation skills, including the ability to plan and sequence work

Required knowledge

legislative requirements as they relate to job placement activities for injured people

organisation requirements and guidelines as they relate to assisting injured peoplewith job placement activities

stakeholder groups available to support injured people with job placement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Stakeholders may include:

allied health professionals

community organisations

co-workers

family members

insurers

job placement practitioners

rehabilitation specialists

reviewing and consulting medical practitioners

treating medical practitioners

unions and union representatives

vocational practitioners

work trial hosts

workplace supervisors.

Job search, placement services and employment related organisations/ stakeholders may include:

employers

employment agencies

job placement and labour hire agents

vocational rehabilitation specialists.

Negotiations may include:

development of work schedules

on-the-job assistance

on-the-job training

timing of work duties

trial periods of work.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Information relevant to job search activities is obtained and interpreted 
Organisation and best practice guidelines are used to assist an the injured person recognise and identify own transferable skills 
A facilitative approach is used to assist the injured person recognise and accept the areas of employment that are within their current scope of employment 
Appropriate techniques are used to identify issues which may influence or impact on job placement opportunities 
Information is provided to the injured person on resources available to assist them with job search activities 
Recommendations and negotiations are undertaken with the injured person 
Objectives and timeframes to assist the injured person with job search activities are developed in consultation with key stakeholders and in line with person's capabilities 
The injured person is assisted to develop strategies and plans to achieve employment in accordance with parameters detailed within return to work strategies and plans, developed through the consultation process 
Resources are coordinated and secured to assist the injured person with resume development, interview techniques, job applications and strategies for contacting employers 
Organisation policies and procedures, and industry best practice standards are used to educate an injured person communicate their disability with employers 
Job search, placement services and employment related organisations/stakeholders are identified and discussed with the injured person 
Analysis and consultation is undertaken to match potential employment opportunities with an injured person's functional skills capacity as identified in return to work strategy plans 
Employers' requirements for specific job requirements are considered 
Negotiations are undertaken with employers on behalf of the injured person, where necessary, to achieve specific return to work strategies 
Documentation is completed and distributed to relevant stakeholders in accordance with organisation guidelines and legislative requirements 

Forms

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