Required skills

highlydeveloped communication skills to

determine and confirm information using questioning and active listening as required

relate effectively to customers

liaise with others share information listen and understand

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

welldeveloped 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

access webbased information services

welldeveloped literacy skills to read and interpret documentation from a variety of sources and record and consolidate relevant related information

learning skills to maintain knowledge of changes to compliance legislation and requirements

problem solving skills to identify any issues that have the potential to impact on work outcomes and to develop options to resolve these issues when they arise

selfmanagement skills for complying with ethical legal and procedural requirements research and analysis skills for accessing and interpreting relevant information

organisational skills including the ability to plan and sequence work

Required knowledge

claims management

contract and commercial law principles

data analysis techniques and procedures

insurance law relevant legal systems and procedures relevant acts

IT and communications systems

loss adjusting principles and practice

organisation policy procedures underwriting guidelines and authorities

policy coverage requirements and policy wording

relevant industry compliance requirements legislation and industry codes of practice

research methodologies and practices

risk preventionloss minimisation methods and application

roles responsibilities and jurisdiction of specialists and other authorities

rules of evidence and information gathering and documenting principles

types and categories of insurance policies

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

interpret and apply organisation policy and procedures and compliance with legislation and regulations and industry codes of practice in working with legal teams in all aspects of the managing the legal process associated with a claim and resolving the legal aspects of a claim

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

Terms of reference or instructions may include:

Non-routine and complex claims may involve:

Non-routine aspects may include:

Legal data and information may include:

Sources of legal data/information may include:

Historical data may include:

Documentation may include:

Stakeholders may include: