Unit of competency Outline

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Facilitate a return to work

Facilitate a return to work

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPIM405
State Code
AUS68
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate an early, safe and sustainable return to work for the injured person or client by developing and implementing appropriate strategies.It applies to individuals who have well-developed skills and knowledge of the sector, services and organisation to 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine needs of client
  • 1.1 Collect and analyse relevant information in consultation with injured person and other relevant parties to determine needs of client
  • 1.2 Identify internal and external relevant parties to assist with determining and meeting client’s needs
  • 1.3 Consult with relevant parties to determine extent of physiological and/or psychosocial impact of injury on the person
  • 1.4 Develop and maintain appropriate and accurate records of client’s needs
2. Facilitate return to work planning process
  • 2.1 Identify potential barriers to return to work in consultation with clients and relevant parties
  • 2.2 Facilitate case conferences as required to determine appropriate return to work strategy for clients in line with their needs and perceived barriers
  • 2.3 Develop sustainable return to work objectives for clients that reflect their needs and intended goals in consultation with them and other relevant parties
3. Facilitate implementation of return to work strategy
  • 3.1 Make appropriate referrals to health and rehabilitation professional services in line with client’s needs and set goals and objectives
  • 3.2 Liaise and record discussions with relevant parties as required to ensure agreed return to work strategy is progressed as planned
  • 3.3 Provide guidance, support and education on return to work process to relevant parties as required
4. Monitor and review effectiveness of return to work strategy
  • 4.1 Routinely collect, analyse and review information on effectiveness of return to work strategy in meeting client’s needs, reflecting current best practice as well as set goals and objectives
  • 4.2 Seek advice and feedback from relevant parties when goals are not being met and adapt plan to reflect any changes required
  • 4.3 Use range of computer applications and organisational systems to access, extract and share relevant information
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4282 FNSPIM405A Facilitate a return to work Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCZ28 FNSPIM425 Facilitate recovery and return to life Unit of competency