Unit of competency Outline

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Promote health benefits of returning to work

Promote health benefits of returning to work

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPIM516
State Code
OCZ30
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/04/2021
Field of Education
081103 - Insurance And Actuarial Studies
Original Release Date
22/04/2021
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and communicate current information on health benefits of return to work (RTW) and personal injury management strategies to influence change for individuals and organisations.The unit applies to those who work in the personal injury management sector and 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. Users are advised to check with the relevant state and territory regulatory authorities to confirm those requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research current information on health benefits of work and RTW strategies
  • 1.1 Research impacts of worklessness on individuals and communities
  • 1.2 Analyse health benefits of work for individuals and other stakeholder groups
  • 1.3 Determine 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 Optimise RTW and health outcomes using required approaches
2. Develop 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
3. Influence RTW for individuals and organisations
  • 3.1 Review and update organisational policies and procedures to embed the health benefits of RTW and support for early intervention and proactive collaboration
  • 3.2 Develop solutions to address complex barriers to RTW and issues relating to worker and employer motivation
  • 3.3 Design projects and activities that initiate changes to perceptions and behaviours of individuals and the community
  • 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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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF22 FNSPIM506 Promote the health benefits of returning to work Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGN6 FNS51920 Diploma of Personal Injury and Disability Insurance Management Qualification