Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:16 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:16 AM AWST
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Develop a return to work and health strategy
Develop a return to work and health strategy
Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPIM501A
FNSPIM501A
State Code
D4290
D4290
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/07/2014
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
29/07/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to developing a return to work and health strategy for a recipient of personal injury benefits. It encompasses consulting with stakeholders, identifying areas of employment suited to an injured worker, developing return to work and health programs and reviewing and monitoring return to work and health strategies.This unit may apply to job roles subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements so Commonwealth, State or Territory requirements should be confirmed with the relevant body
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Consult with stakeholders
- 1.1. Stakeholder working relationships are established in the rehabilitation and return to work and health process in accordance with organisation guidelines and case requirements
- 1.2. Accurate and timely information is provided to stakeholders on the status of the person in accordance with legislative requirements
2. Identify area of employment suited to an injured person
- 2.1. Preparation and assessments required prior to identifying targeted employment areas is conducted, taking into consideration an injured person's disability and medical and available work options in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- 2.2. Work interests and transferable skills are identified to assist in the choice of employment options available to the injured person
3. Develop return to work and health strategies
- 3.1. Preparation and assessments required prior to the development of return to work and health program is conducted, considering the injured person, the workplace, home and the medical management of the case
- 3.2. Active consultation with stakeholders is undertaken to identify the availability of duties using a worksite assessment or other relevant information
- 3.3. Referrals with stakeholders are undertaken as necessary to determine functional capacity evaluation and to match work requirements as required
- 3.4. Objectives, goals and parameters for the return to work and health program are developed in consultation with key stakeholders
- 3.5. Induction, training, timing and supervision for new or alternative duties are negotiated with key stakeholders
- 3.6. Where required return to work and health programs are negotiated with relevant stakeholders
- 3.7. Parameters and requirements of the return to work and health of an injured person are communicated to all parties in accordance with organisation guidelines and legislative requirements
4. Review and monitor return to work and health strategies
- 4.1. Monitoring protocols are established and maintained to review the return to work and health program in accordance with organisation guidelines and legislative requirements
- 4.2. Liability requirements are communicated to the new/host employer in accordance with legislative requirements
- 4.3. Consultation is undertaken with injured person and stakeholders to obtain feedback on the progress and achievement of return to work and health program
- 4.4. Modifications to return to work and health programs and additional services are arranged to address issues and deficiencies as identified through the consultation process
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Stakeholders may include:
allied health professionals
community organisations
co-workers
family members
insurers
reviewing and consulting medical practitioners
treating medical practitioners
unions and union representatives
work trial hosts
workplace supervisors.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Stakeholders may include:
allied health professionals
community organisations
co-workers
family members
insurers
reviewing and consulting medical practitioners
treating medical practitioners
unions and union representatives
work trial hosts
workplace supervisors.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
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.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
competency is demonstrated in the context of the work environment and conditions specified in the range statement either in a relevant workplace or a closely simulated work environment
access to and the use of a range of common office equipment, technology, software and consumables
access to organisation records
access to organisation policies and procedures.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples, in combination, are appropriate for this unit:
evaluating an integrated activity, which combines the elements of competency for the unit, or a cluster of related units of competency
observing processes and procedures in workplaces
verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills
evaluating samples of work
accessing and validating third party reports.
Guidance information for assessment
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
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.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
competency is demonstrated in the context of the work environment and conditions specified in the range statement either in a relevant workplace or a closely simulated work environment
access to and the use of a range of common office equipment, technology, software and consumables
access to organisation records
access to organisation policies and procedures.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples, in combination, are appropriate for this unit:
evaluating an integrated activity, which combines the elements of competency for the unit, or a cluster of related units of competency
observing processes and procedures in workplaces
verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills
evaluating samples of work
accessing and validating third party reports.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS58 | FNSPIM501 | Develop a return to work or injury management strategy | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S717 | FNS50110 | Diploma of Personal Injury Management | Qualification |
| S704 | FNS40510 | Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management (Underwriting) | Qualification |