Unit of competency Outline

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Assist clients with job placement

Assist clients with job placement

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPIM404
State Code
AUX24
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist the injured person or client with job placement. It encompasses the application of specific knowledge and skills to assist the client to obtain employment with new employers, such as job search techniques and their application. It requires working with key stakeholders in the development of appropriate job placement that may depend on the person’s functional and employment capacity.It applies to individuals who have well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base of the sector, services and organisation to work independently or across multidisciplinary teams. They have responsibility for case management and the development of customised strategies.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. Obtain and interpret relevant information
  • 1.1 Obtain and interpret information relevant to job search activities
  • 1.2 Use organisational and best practice guidelines to assist client to recognise and identify own transferable skills
2. Educate client on job search skills
  • 2.1 Use facilitative approach to assist injured person to recognise and accept areas of employment that are within their current scope of employment
  • 2.2 Use appropriate techniques to identify issues which may influence or impact on job placement opportunities
  • 2.3 Provide information to client on resources available to assist them with job search activities
  • 2.4 Make recommendations and negotiate with client
3. Develop and implement job search plan
  • 3.1 Develop objectives and timeframes to assist client with job search activities in consultation with key stakeholders and in line with person’s capabilities
  • 3.2 Assist client to develop strategies and plans to achieve employment in accordance with parameters detailed within return to work strategies and plans, developed through consultation process
4. Educate client on job search techniques
  • 4.1 Coordinate and secure resources to assist client with résumé development, interview techniques, job applications and strategies for contacting employers
  • 4.2 Use organisational policy and procedures, and industry best practice standards, to educate client to communicate disability to employers
  • 4.3 Identify and discuss job search, placement services and employment related organisations and stakeholders with client
5. Match client needs with employer requirements
  • 5.1 Undertake analysis and consultation to match potential employment opportunities with client’s functional skills capacity as identified in return to work strategy plans
  • 5.2 Consider employers’ requirements for specific job task
  • 5.3 Negotiate with employers on behalf of client, where necessary, to achieve specific return to work strategies
6. Complete documentation
  • 6.1 Complete and distribute documentation to relevant stakeholders in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements
  • 6.2 Use range of computer applications and organisational systems to access, extract and share relevant information relating to job placements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4281 FNSPIM404A Assist injured persons with job placement Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODK08 FNSPIM424 Assist personal injury clients with job placement Unit of competency