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

FNSPIM501 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop a return to work or injury management strategy

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FNSPIM501 - Develop a return to work or injury management strategy
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a return to work or injury management strategy for a recipient of personal injury benefits. It encompasses consulting with stakeholders, identifying areas of employment suited to an injured worker, and developing, reviewing and monitoring return to work and injury management programs.It applies to individuals who have well-developed skills and knowledge of the sector, services and organisation and work independently or across multidisciplinary teams. They have responsibilities 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: Consult with stakeholders
  • Establish stakeholder working relationships in rehabilitation and/or return to work and health process in accordance with organisational guidelines and case requirements
  • Provide accurate and timely information to stakeholders on status of person in accordance with legislative requirements
       
Element: Determine needs of injured person
  • Determine needs of injured person in line with physiological and psychosocial impact of injury
  • Arrange or conduct assessments, taking into consideration person’s capacity and disability, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • Identify work interests and transferable skills to assist in choice of employment options available to injured person
       
Element: Develop return to work or injury management strategies
  • Actively consult with stakeholders to identify availability of duties or return to community options for injured person
  • Undertake referrals with stakeholders as necessary to determine functional capacity evaluation and to match work requirements as required
  • Develop objectives, goals and parameters for return to work or injury management program in consultation with key stakeholders
  • Communicate parameters and requirements of return to work or injury management of injured person to all parties in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements
       
Element: Review and monitor return to work or injury management strategies
  • Establish and maintain monitoring protocols to review return to work and health program in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements
  • Communicate liability requirements to employer in accordance with legislative requirements
  • Consult with injured person and stakeholders to obtain feedback on progress and achievement of return to work or injury management program
  • Arrange modifications to return to work or injury management programs and additional services to address issues and deficiencies identified through consultation process
       


Evidence Required

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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. Consult with stakeholders

1.1 Establish stakeholder working relationships in rehabilitation and/or return to work and health process in accordance with organisational guidelines and case requirements

1.2 Provide accurate and timely information to stakeholders on status of person in accordance with legislative requirements

2. Determine needs of injured person

2.1 Determine needs of injured person in line with physiological and psychosocial impact of injury

2.2 Arrange or conduct assessments, taking into consideration person’s capacity and disability, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2.3 Identify work interests and transferable skills to assist in choice of employment options available to injured person

3. Develop return to work or injury management strategies

3.1 Actively consult with stakeholders to identify availability of duties or return to community options for injured person

3.2 Undertake referrals with stakeholders as necessary to determine functional capacity evaluation and to match work requirements as required

3.3 Develop objectives, goals and parameters for return to work or injury management program in consultation with key stakeholders

3.4 Communicate parameters and requirements of return to work or injury management of injured person to all parties in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements

4. Review and monitor return to work or injury management strategies

4.1 Establish and maintain monitoring protocols to review return to work and health program in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements

4.2 Communicate liability requirements to employer in accordance with legislative requirements

4.3 Consult with injured person and stakeholders to obtain feedback on progress and achievement of return to work or injury management program

4.4 Arrange modifications to return to work or injury management programs and additional services to address issues and deficiencies identified through consultation process

Evidence of the ability to:

consult with stakeholders and identify areas of employment suited to an injured person

develop return to work and health programs

review and monitor return to work and health strategies.

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:

describe the key features of legislative requirements as they relate to the development, implementation and monitoring of return to work and health programs

identify and discuss organisational requirements and guidelines as they relate to the development, implementation and monitoring of return to work and health programs

identify the roles and functions of stakeholder groups available to support the development of return to work and health programs

explain the key physiology and psychosocial barriers impacting on return to work and/or injury management programs.

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. Consult with stakeholders

1.1 Establish stakeholder working relationships in rehabilitation and/or return to work and health process in accordance with organisational guidelines and case requirements

1.2 Provide accurate and timely information to stakeholders on status of person in accordance with legislative requirements

2. Determine needs of injured person

2.1 Determine needs of injured person in line with physiological and psychosocial impact of injury

2.2 Arrange or conduct assessments, taking into consideration person’s capacity and disability, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2.3 Identify work interests and transferable skills to assist in choice of employment options available to injured person

3. Develop return to work or injury management strategies

3.1 Actively consult with stakeholders to identify availability of duties or return to community options for injured person

3.2 Undertake referrals with stakeholders as necessary to determine functional capacity evaluation and to match work requirements as required

3.3 Develop objectives, goals and parameters for return to work or injury management program in consultation with key stakeholders

3.4 Communicate parameters and requirements of return to work or injury management of injured person to all parties in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements

4. Review and monitor return to work or injury management strategies

4.1 Establish and maintain monitoring protocols to review return to work and health program in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements

4.2 Communicate liability requirements to employer in accordance with legislative requirements

4.3 Consult with injured person and stakeholders to obtain feedback on progress and achievement of return to work or injury management program

4.4 Arrange modifications to return to work or injury management programs and additional services to address issues and deficiencies identified through consultation process

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
Establish stakeholder working relationships in rehabilitation and/or return to work and health process in accordance with organisational guidelines and case requirements 
Provide accurate and timely information to stakeholders on status of person in accordance with legislative requirements 
Determine needs of injured person in line with physiological and psychosocial impact of injury 
Arrange or conduct assessments, taking into consideration person’s capacity and disability, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Identify work interests and transferable skills to assist in choice of employment options available to injured person 
Actively consult with stakeholders to identify availability of duties or return to community options for injured person 
Undertake referrals with stakeholders as necessary to determine functional capacity evaluation and to match work requirements as required 
Develop objectives, goals and parameters for return to work or injury management program in consultation with key stakeholders 
Communicate parameters and requirements of return to work or injury management of injured person to all parties in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements 
Establish and maintain monitoring protocols to review return to work and health program in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements 
Communicate liability requirements to employer in accordance with legislative requirements 
Consult with injured person and stakeholders to obtain feedback on progress and achievement of return to work or injury management program 
Arrange modifications to return to work or injury management programs and additional services to address issues and deficiencies identified through consultation process 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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