Make claim determinations

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PSPIM403A, 'Make claim determinations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Make claim determinations' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Assess claim

1.1 Available information is assessed in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures to establish if it is sufficient for a determination to be made.

1.2 Additional information required to make the determination is identified, where necessary.

1.3 Additional information is obtained in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.

1.4 Information is re-assessed to lead to further investigation or is judged sufficient to proceed in making a determination.

1.5 Where information is insufficient, a decision to defer is made in accordance with legislation and organisational procedures and interim payments are considered/authorised where applicable.

2. Make a determination

2.1 Claimant's eligibility to claim under the legislation is confirmed and the reported condition is confirmed as compensable under the legislation.

2.2 Details of the claim are assessed to ensure they qualify for payment.

2.3 The claim is accepted or rejected based on all available evidence in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.

2.4 Notional weekly earnings are calculated where required.

2.5 The claimant and other relevant parties are advised in writing of the decision, and advice contains all information required by the legislation.

2.6 Case files/records are completed and contain comprehensive details of the claim and justification for the decision in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPIM403A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PSP40112 - Certificate IV in Government
  • PSP40804 - Certificate IV in Government (Injury Claims Administration )