Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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Promote the health benefits of returning to work
Promote the health benefits of returning to work
Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPIM506
FNSPIM506
State Code
AWF22
AWF22
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/05/2016
Field of Education
081103 - Insurance And Actuarial Studies
Original Release Date
12/05/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and communicate current information on health benefits and return to work (RTW) and personal injury management strategies to influence change for individuals and organisations.It applies to individuals who have well developed analytical and communication skills and a broad knowledge base of the sector and services to provide strategic guidance in organisational activities.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. Research current information on health benefits of work and best practice RTW strategies
- 1.1 Research the impacts of worklessness on individuals and communities
- 1.2 Analyse the health benefits of work for individuals and other stakeholder groups
- 1.3 Determine the role of health outcomes and forms of health outcome measurement in best practice RTW programs
- 1.4 Analyse organisational RTW data and identify issues or data collection improvement opportunities
- 1.5 Evaluate the role of multiple strategies or solutions for RTW programs to optimise outcomes including biopsychosocial approaches
2. Develop effective communication strategies to promote health benefits of work
- 2.1 Design programs or projects that aim to improve understanding of health benefits of work
- 2.2 Communicate information on health benefits of work to stakeholders internal and external to the organisation
3. Influence RTW for individuals and organisations
- 3.1 Review policies and procedures to embed the health benefits of RTW and support for early intervention and proactive collaboration between all stakeholders to achieve outcomes
- 3.2 Develop solutions to address complex barriers to RTW and issues relating to worker and employer motivation
- 3.3 Design projects or activities that initiate changes to perceptions and behaviours of individuals, treating practitioners, family and/or co-workers
- 3.4 Establish collaborative relationships and negotiate with organisational staff, specialists and treating practitioners to advocate and achieve RTW strategies
- 3.5 Assist organisations with strategies to support RTW clients in the workplace
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCZ30 | FNSPIM516 | Promote health benefits of returning to work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZH8 | FNS51915 | Diploma of Personal Injury and Disability Insurance Management | Qualification |