Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FNSPIM404 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist clients with job placement

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FNSPIM404 - Assist clients with job placement
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist the injured person or client with job placement. It encompasses the application of specific knowledge and skills to assist the client to obtain employment with new employers, such as job search techniques and their application. It requires working with key stakeholders in the development of appropriate job placement that may depend on the person’s functional and employment capacity.It applies to individuals who have well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base of the sector, services and organisation to work independently or across multidisciplinary teams. They have responsibility for case management and the development of customised strategies.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the personal injury management field of work and include access to:

office equipment, technology, software and consumables

organisational records, policy and procedures.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Obtain and interpret relevant information
  • Obtain and interpret information relevant to job search activities
  • Use organisational and best practice guidelines to assist client to recognise and identify own transferable skills
       
Element: Educate client on job search skills
  • Use facilitative approach to assist injured person to recognise and accept areas of employment that are within their current scope of employment
  • Use appropriate techniques to identify issues which may influence or impact on job placement opportunities
  • Provide information to client on resources available to assist them with job search activities
  • Make recommendations and negotiate with client
       
Element: Develop and implement job search plan
  • Develop objectives and timeframes to assist client with job search activities in consultation with key stakeholders and in line with person’s capabilities
  • Assist client to develop strategies and plans to achieve employment in accordance with parameters detailed within return to work strategies and plans, developed through consultation process
       
Element: Educate client on job search techniques
  • Coordinate and secure resources to assist client with résumé development, interview techniques, job applications and strategies for contacting employers
  • Use organisational policy and procedures, and industry best practice standards, to educate client to communicate disability to employers
  • Identify and discuss job search, placement services and employment related organisations and stakeholders with client
       
Element: Match client needs with employer requirements
  • Undertake analysis and consultation to match potential employment opportunities with client’s functional skills capacity as identified in return to work strategy plans
  • Consider employers’ requirements for specific job task
  • Negotiate with employers on behalf of client, where necessary, to achieve specific return to work strategies
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Complete and distribute documentation to relevant stakeholders in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements
  • Use range of computer applications and organisational systems to access, extract and share relevant information relating to job placements
       


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Obtain and interpret relevant information

1.1 Obtain and interpret information relevant to job search activities

1.2 Use organisational and best practice guidelines to assist client to recognise and identify own transferable skills

2. Educate client on job search skills

2.1 Use facilitative approach to assist injured person to recognise and accept areas of employment that are within their current scope of employment

2.2 Use appropriate techniques to identify issues which may influence or impact on job placement opportunities

2.3 Provide information to client on resources available to assist them with job search activities

2.4 Make recommendations and negotiate with client

3. Develop and implement job search plan

3.1 Develop objectives and timeframes to assist client with job search activities in consultation with key stakeholders and in line with person’s capabilities

3.2 Assist client to develop strategies and plans to achieve employment in accordance with parameters detailed within return to work strategies and plans, developed through consultation process

4. Educate client on job search techniques

4.1 Coordinate and secure resources to assist client with résumé development, interview techniques, job applications and strategies for contacting employers

4.2 Use organisational policy and procedures, and industry best practice standards, to educate client to communicate disability to employers

4.3 Identify and discuss job search, placement services and employment related organisations and stakeholders with client

5. Match client needs with employer requirements

5.1 Undertake analysis and consultation to match potential employment opportunities with client’s functional skills capacity as identified in return to work strategy plans

5.2 Consider employers’ requirements for specific job task

5.3 Negotiate with employers on behalf of client, where necessary, to achieve specific return to work strategies

6. Complete documentation

6.1 Complete and distribute documentation to relevant stakeholders in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements

6.2 Use range of computer applications and organisational systems to access, extract and share relevant information relating to job placements

Evidence of the ability to:

educate the injured person or client on job search skills and techniques

develop and implement job search plans for the client

match the client’s needs with employers’ needs

complete stakeholder required documentation to support the client’s job placement, demonstrating knowledge of organisational policy and procedures and relevant legislative requirements.

Note: if a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

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

describe the key features of organisational requirements and guidelines as they relate to assisting injured people with job placement activities

analyse and discuss the key roles and functions of stakeholder groups available to support injured people with job placement.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Obtain and interpret relevant information

1.1 Obtain and interpret information relevant to job search activities

1.2 Use organisational and best practice guidelines to assist client to recognise and identify own transferable skills

2. Educate client on job search skills

2.1 Use facilitative approach to assist injured person to recognise and accept areas of employment that are within their current scope of employment

2.2 Use appropriate techniques to identify issues which may influence or impact on job placement opportunities

2.3 Provide information to client on resources available to assist them with job search activities

2.4 Make recommendations and negotiate with client

3. Develop and implement job search plan

3.1 Develop objectives and timeframes to assist client with job search activities in consultation with key stakeholders and in line with person’s capabilities

3.2 Assist client to develop strategies and plans to achieve employment in accordance with parameters detailed within return to work strategies and plans, developed through consultation process

4. Educate client on job search techniques

4.1 Coordinate and secure resources to assist client with résumé development, interview techniques, job applications and strategies for contacting employers

4.2 Use organisational policy and procedures, and industry best practice standards, to educate client to communicate disability to employers

4.3 Identify and discuss job search, placement services and employment related organisations and stakeholders with client

5. Match client needs with employer requirements

5.1 Undertake analysis and consultation to match potential employment opportunities with client’s functional skills capacity as identified in return to work strategy plans

5.2 Consider employers’ requirements for specific job task

5.3 Negotiate with employers on behalf of client, where necessary, to achieve specific return to work strategies

6. Complete documentation

6.1 Complete and distribute documentation to relevant stakeholders in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements

6.2 Use range of computer applications and organisational systems to access, extract and share relevant information relating to job placements

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
Obtain and interpret information relevant to job search activities 
Use organisational and best practice guidelines to assist client to recognise and identify own transferable skills 
Use facilitative approach to assist injured person to recognise and accept areas of employment that are within their current scope of employment 
Use appropriate techniques to identify issues which may influence or impact on job placement opportunities 
Provide information to client on resources available to assist them with job search activities 
Make recommendations and negotiate with client 
Develop objectives and timeframes to assist client with job search activities in consultation with key stakeholders and in line with person’s capabilities 
Assist client to develop strategies and plans to achieve employment in accordance with parameters detailed within return to work strategies and plans, developed through consultation process 
Coordinate and secure resources to assist client with résumé development, interview techniques, job applications and strategies for contacting employers 
Use organisational policy and procedures, and industry best practice standards, to educate client to communicate disability to employers 
Identify and discuss job search, placement services and employment related organisations and stakeholders with client 
Undertake analysis and consultation to match potential employment opportunities with client’s functional skills capacity as identified in return to work strategy plans 
Consider employers’ requirements for specific job task 
Negotiate with employers on behalf of client, where necessary, to achieve specific return to work strategies 
Complete and distribute documentation to relevant stakeholders in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements 
Use range of computer applications and organisational systems to access, extract and share relevant information relating to job placements 

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