Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Stakeholders may include:
medical practitioners
case manager
return to work coordinator
allied health professionals
insurer/self-insurer
rehabilitation provider
supervisor
union representative
injured worker
family members
co-workers
work trial hosts
Injury management processincludes:
treatment
rehabilitation coordination
retraining
employment management
claims management
vocational counselling
rehabilitation counselling
Information provided may be:
standardised
in the form of a checklist
History may include:
background information
personal information
full details of the injury/illness
cause/s of injury
treatment
current capacity
pre-injury work description and duties
Information on the workplacemay include:
personnel in the workplace
workplace dynamics
type of industry/production
external demands on employer
access requirements
safety
security
support for rehabilitation/return to work activities
Information from the treating medical practitionermay include:
prescribed medical certificate
medical details of injury/illness
treatment plan
prognosis
injured worker's capacity/potential for suitable duties
Specific assessments/ rehabilitation servicesmay include:
those listed in the legislation, regulations or guidelines
treatment
medical advice
legal advice
independent medical examination
functional capacity evaluation
vocational assessment
support counselling
vocational counselling
Records may include:
endorsement of return to work plan/program
full details on case file
report to case manager/claims manager
Assessment may be forwarded to:
case manager
claims manager
Comcare
rehabilitation manager
Legislation, policy and procedures may include:
workers rehabilitation/compensation legislation
privacy legislation
freedom of information legislation
equal employment opportunity legislation
occupational health and safety legislation
procedures to ensure confidentiality and security of information
organisation policy
performance standards
rehabilitation and return to work manual
claims management manual
public sector standards
codes of conduct
codes of ethics
return to work policy

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PSPGOV408A Value diversity
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
initial rehabilitation assessments undertaken in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to injury management
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when undertaking initial rehabilitation assessments
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when undertaking initial rehabilitation assessments, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
initial rehabilitation assessments undertaken in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments