Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management (ReturntoWork)
Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management (ReturntoWork)
FNS40410
S703
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 18/07/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects job roles requiring well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts within the personal injury management sector. It involves assisting persons returning to work, ensuring that organisations adhere to return to work programs, educating stakeholders, and maintaining a return to work information base. It may involve supervision or leadership and guidance to others in resolving return to work matters. Possible work functions may include:
negotiating return to work plans and strategies with stakeholders
assisting in developing an injury management strategy
assisting work participation for people with disabilities
educating stakeholders on return to work matters
liaison and collaboration with other parties involved in the return to work process
assessing rehabilitation options
assessing workplaces for return to work suitability
evaluating the success of programs and strategies
Schedule
Packaging Rules
13 units must be achieved.4 core units
plus 9 elective units
at least 7 elective units of competency must be selected from the elective bank below
a maximum of 2 electives must be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV qualifications in FNS10 Financial Services or another endorsed Training Package
a maximum of 2 electives can be selected from units aligned to Diploma qualifications in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course
a maximum of 2 electives can be selected from units aligned to Certificate III qualifications in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the FNS10 Financial Services or BSB07 Business Services Training Packages.
Core units of competency:
BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
FNSPIM303A Work within the personal injury management sector
FNSPIM403A Educate clients on personal injury management issues
PSPIM504A Contribute to a quality injury management system
Elective units of competency:
BSBHRM604A Manage employee relations
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCDIS509D Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities
FNSCUS401A Participate in negotiations
FNSPIM401A Plan and implement rehabilitation and return to work and health strategies
FNSPIM502A Facilitate workplace assessment with stakeholders for personal injury cases
PSPGOV509A Conduct evaluations
PSPIM402A Undertake initial rehabilitation assessments
PSPIM404A Conduct situational workplace assessments
PSPIM405A Develop return to work plans
PSPIM406A Implement and monitor return to work plans
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8178 | PSPIM504A | Contribute to a quality injury management system | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4280 | FNSPIM403A | Educate clients on personal injury management issues | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D1030 | BSBWOR401A | Establish effective workplace relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4276 | FNSPIM303A | Work within the personal injury management sector | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least seven (7) and up to nine (9) units to be selected from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8039 | PSPGOV509A | Conduct evaluations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8169 | PSPIM404A | Conduct situational workplace assessments | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8170 | PSPIM405A | Develop return to work plans | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4291 | FNSPIM502A | Facilitate workplace assessment with stakeholders for personal injury cases | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8171 | PSPIM406A | Implement and monitor return to work plans | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D0744 | BSBHRM604A | Manage employee relations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D2411 | CHCDIS509D | Maximise participation in work by people with disabilities | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D4093 | FNSCUS401A | Participate in negotiations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4278 | FNSPIM401A | Plan and implement rehabilitation and return to work and health strategies | 100 | Unit of competency |
| C8167 | PSPIM402A | Undertake initial rehabilitation assessments | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWF5 | FNS41915 | Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships