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Conduct situational workplace assessments

Conduct situational workplace assessments

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPINM005
State Code
AWU89
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
061703 - Occupational Therapy
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to perform a situational assessment of the workplace from the viewpoint of suitability for a worker being rehabilitated. This may be initial or ongoing assessment as the injured worker’s capacity changes. It includes conducting workplace and job analyses and negotiating work duties.This unit applies to those working in the area of assessing suitability of the workplace for the worker being rehabilitated.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct workplace and job analyses
  • 1.1 Consult workplace supervisor to obtain access to the workplace and information on work demands and duties.
  • 1.2 Assess injured worker’s capacity to perform tasks in accordance with current physical ability and medical certification.
  • 1.3 Assess workplace environment in relation to the injured worker’s capacity and obtain expert advice if required.
  • 1.4 Gather information regarding the operation of the workplace.
  • 1.5 Conduct a risk assessment of the work site in relation to the injured worker including the potential for exacerbating the injury or further injury.
2. Negotiate work duties
  • 2.1 Liaise with the employer and other parties to identify suitable duties, alternative duties or job redesign and a staged return to normal duties whenever necessary.
  • 2.2 Analyse alternative duties if necessary and make recommendations.
  • 2.3 Assess the need for modifications to the workplace or the use of adaptive equipment and make recommendations.
  • 2.4 Apply results of workplace assessment to the return to work process, taking into account long-term and short-term needs of the injured worker.
  • 2.5 Obtain offers of suitable duties in writing.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8169 PSPIM404A Conduct situational workplace assessments Unit of competency