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

PSPINM007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement and monitor return to work plans

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPINM007 - Implement and monitor return to work plans
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to implement and monitor return to work plans for an injured worker. It includes engaging stakeholders to support return to work activities, assisting injured workers with ongoing suitable employment and reviewing progress against return to work plans.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, while performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Injury management
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: Engage stakeholders to support return to work activities
  • Establish working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Provide information on return to work status, stakeholder roles and responsibilities and confirm obligations.
  • Gain and maintain the commitment of injured worker throughout the return to work process.
  • Provide information to all relevant stakeholders as required.
  • Maintain stakeholder motivation and commitment to the process.
       
Element: Assist injured worker with ongoing suitable employment
  • Maintain active discussion with employer regarding ongoing provision of safe and suitable duties in accordance with medical clearance.
  • Arrange vocational counselling and training where required, in line with employment options which reflect the rehabilitation goal.
  • Address conflict and non-compliance with the rehabilitation process.
  • Provide referrals for treatment, functional capacity evaluation and other support services.
       
Element: Review progress against return to work plan
  • Request reports, assess progress in return to work goals and address issues where necessary in meetings.
  • Address issues as they arise and modify actions to maintain momentum of return to work process through problem solving.
       
Element: Engage stakeholders to support return to work activities
  • Establish working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Provide information on return to work status, stakeholder roles and responsibilities and confirm obligations.
  • Gain and maintain the commitment of injured worker throughout the return to work process.
  • Provide information to all relevant stakeholders as required.
  • Maintain stakeholder motivation and commitment to the process.
       
Element: Assist injured worker with ongoing suitable employment
  • Maintain active discussion with employer regarding ongoing provision of safe and suitable duties in accordance with medical clearance.
  • Arrange vocational counselling and training where required, in line with employment options which reflect the rehabilitation goal.
  • Address conflict and non-compliance with the rehabilitation process.
  • Provide referrals for treatment, functional capacity evaluation and other support services.
       
Element: Review progress against return to work plan
  • Request reports, assess progress in return to work goals and address issues where necessary in meetings.
  • Address issues as they arise and modify actions to maintain momentum of return to work process through problem solving.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Engage stakeholders to support return to work activities

1.1 Establish working relationships with stakeholders.

1.2 Provide information on return to work status, stakeholder roles and responsibilities and confirm obligations.

1.3 Gain and maintain the commitment of injured worker throughout the return to work process.

1.4 Provide information to all relevant stakeholders as required.

1.5 Maintain stakeholder motivation and commitment to the process.

2. Assist injured worker with ongoing suitable employment

2.1 Maintain active discussion with employer regarding ongoing provision of safe and suitable duties in accordance with medical clearance.

2.2 Arrange vocational counselling and training where required, in line with employment options which reflect the rehabilitation goal.

2.3 Address conflict and non-compliance with the rehabilitation process.

2.4 Provide referrals for treatment, functional capacity evaluation and other support services.

3. Review progress against return to work plan

3.1 Request reports, assess progress in return to work goals and address issues where necessary in meetings.

3.2 Address issues as they arise and modify actions to maintain momentum of return to work process through problem solving.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to implementation and monitoring of return to work plans

reading and applying complex information

using communication with a diverse range of people including the injured worker, supervisor, work colleagues, medical adviser

negotiating direction of rehabilitation and actions required

managing competing imperatives, motives, agendas and needs

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

public sector legislation, including work health and safety, and environment

regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines and best practice principles relating to injury management

privacy legislation

legislation and standards to ensure confidentiality and security of information

performance standards

legislated requirements of the return to work plan

requirements of organisation’s return to work policy and program

redeployment principles

Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Engage stakeholders to support return to work activities

1.1 Establish working relationships with stakeholders.

1.2 Provide information on return to work status, stakeholder roles and responsibilities and confirm obligations.

1.3 Gain and maintain the commitment of injured worker throughout the return to work process.

1.4 Provide information to all relevant stakeholders as required.

1.5 Maintain stakeholder motivation and commitment to the process.

2. Assist injured worker with ongoing suitable employment

2.1 Maintain active discussion with employer regarding ongoing provision of safe and suitable duties in accordance with medical clearance.

2.2 Arrange vocational counselling and training where required, in line with employment options which reflect the rehabilitation goal.

2.3 Address conflict and non-compliance with the rehabilitation process.

2.4 Provide referrals for treatment, functional capacity evaluation and other support services.

3. Review progress against return to work plan

3.1 Request reports, assess progress in return to work goals and address issues where necessary in meetings.

3.2 Address issues as they arise and modify actions to maintain momentum of return to work process through problem solving.

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 working relationships with stakeholders. 
Provide information on return to work status, stakeholder roles and responsibilities and confirm obligations. 
Gain and maintain the commitment of injured worker throughout the return to work process. 
Provide information to all relevant stakeholders as required. 
Maintain stakeholder motivation and commitment to the process. 
Maintain active discussion with employer regarding ongoing provision of safe and suitable duties in accordance with medical clearance. 
Arrange vocational counselling and training where required, in line with employment options which reflect the rehabilitation goal. 
Address conflict and non-compliance with the rehabilitation process. 
Provide referrals for treatment, functional capacity evaluation and other support services. 
Request reports, assess progress in return to work goals and address issues where necessary in meetings. 
Address issues as they arise and modify actions to maintain momentum of return to work process through problem solving. 
Establish working relationships with stakeholders. 
Provide information on return to work status, stakeholder roles and responsibilities and confirm obligations. 
Gain and maintain the commitment of injured worker throughout the return to work process. 
Provide information to all relevant stakeholders as required. 
Maintain stakeholder motivation and commitment to the process. 
Maintain active discussion with employer regarding ongoing provision of safe and suitable duties in accordance with medical clearance. 
Arrange vocational counselling and training where required, in line with employment options which reflect the rehabilitation goal. 
Address conflict and non-compliance with the rehabilitation process. 
Provide referrals for treatment, functional capacity evaluation and other support services. 
Request reports, assess progress in return to work goals and address issues where necessary in meetings. 
Address issues as they arise and modify actions to maintain momentum of return to work process through problem solving. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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