List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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 |
Evidence of the ability to:
educate the injured person or client on job search skills and techniques
develop and implement job search plans for the client
match the client’s needs with employers’ needs
complete stakeholder required documentation to support the client’s job placement, demonstrating knowledge of organisational policy and procedures and relevant legislative requirements.
Note: if a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline the key legislative requirements as they relate to job placement activities for injured people
describe the key features of organisational requirements and guidelines as they relate to assisting injured people with job placement activities
analyse and discuss the key roles and functions of stakeholder groups available to support injured people with job placement.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the personal injury management field of work and include access to:
office equipment, technology, software and consumables
organisational records, policy and procedures.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.