Assessor Resource

FNSPIM405
Facilitate a return to work

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate an early, safe and sustainable return to work for the injured person or client by developing and implementing appropriate strategies.

It applies to individuals who have well-developed skills and knowledge of the sector, services and organisation to work independently or across multidisciplinary teams. They have responsibilities 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.

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Evidence Required

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. Determine needs of client

1.1 Collect and analyse relevant information in consultation with injured person and other relevant parties to determine needs of client

1.2 Identify internal and external relevant parties to assist with determining and meeting client’s needs

1.3 Consult with relevant parties to determine extent of physiological and/or psychosocial impact of injury on the person

1.4 Develop and maintain appropriate and accurate records of client’s needs

2. Facilitate return to work planning process

2.1 Identify potential barriers to return to work in consultation with clients and relevant parties

2.2 Facilitate case conferences as required to determine appropriate return to work strategy for clients in line with their needs and perceived barriers

2.3 Develop sustainable return to work objectives for clients that reflect their needs and intended goals in consultation with them and other relevant parties

3. Facilitate implementation of return to work strategy

3.1 Make appropriate referrals to health and rehabilitation professional services in line with client’s needs and set goals and objectives

3.2 Liaise and record discussions with relevant parties as required to ensure agreed return to work strategy is progressed as planned

3.3 Provide guidance, support and education on return to work process to relevant parties as required

4. Monitor and review effectiveness of return to work strategy

4.1 Routinely collect, analyse and review information on effectiveness of return to work strategy in meeting client’s needs, reflecting current best practice as well as set goals and objectives

4.2 Seek advice and feedback from relevant parties when goals are not being met and adapt plan to reflect any changes required

4.3 Use range of computer applications and organisational systems to access, extract and share relevant information

Evidence of the ability to:

follow organisational policy, protocols and procedures within limits of own role

work collaboratively with colleagues, relevant stakeholders and other services

understand the nature of the personal injury to determine and evaluate the needs of the injured person

facilitate and monitor return to work strategies for clients or cases.

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:

identify the key impact of diversity on service strategy development and delivery

outline the key physiology and psychosocial features of personal injury

discuss the key principles and practices of case management

describe the key features of processes and practices of developing and facilitating a return to work plan

identify and describe relevant care needs of common personal injuries

interpret and identify key features of relevant:

legislation and industry codes

policies, protocols and practices of the organisation in relation to the work role

describe own work role and responsibilities, and organisational personnel and mechanisms that can be accessed for support

describe the role and function of various health professionals and other service providers

describe the role of relevant parties in case conferencing and in the development and monitoring of return to work strategies

analyse strategies for conducting effective case conferences.

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine needs of client

1.1 Collect and analyse relevant information in consultation with injured person and other relevant parties to determine needs of client

1.2 Identify internal and external relevant parties to assist with determining and meeting client’s needs

1.3 Consult with relevant parties to determine extent of physiological and/or psychosocial impact of injury on the person

1.4 Develop and maintain appropriate and accurate records of client’s needs

2. Facilitate return to work planning process

2.1 Identify potential barriers to return to work in consultation with clients and relevant parties

2.2 Facilitate case conferences as required to determine appropriate return to work strategy for clients in line with their needs and perceived barriers

2.3 Develop sustainable return to work objectives for clients that reflect their needs and intended goals in consultation with them and other relevant parties

3. Facilitate implementation of return to work strategy

3.1 Make appropriate referrals to health and rehabilitation professional services in line with client’s needs and set goals and objectives

3.2 Liaise and record discussions with relevant parties as required to ensure agreed return to work strategy is progressed as planned

3.3 Provide guidance, support and education on return to work process to relevant parties as required

4. Monitor and review effectiveness of return to work strategy

4.1 Routinely collect, analyse and review information on effectiveness of return to work strategy in meeting client’s needs, reflecting current best practice as well as set goals and objectives

4.2 Seek advice and feedback from relevant parties when goals are not being met and adapt plan to reflect any changes required

4.3 Use range of computer applications and organisational systems to access, extract and share relevant information

Evidence of the ability to:

follow organisational policy, protocols and procedures within limits of own role

work collaboratively with colleagues, relevant stakeholders and other services

understand the nature of the personal injury to determine and evaluate the needs of the injured person

facilitate and monitor return to work strategies for clients or cases.

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:

identify the key impact of diversity on service strategy development and delivery

outline the key physiology and psychosocial features of personal injury

discuss the key principles and practices of case management

describe the key features of processes and practices of developing and facilitating a return to work plan

identify and describe relevant care needs of common personal injuries

interpret and identify key features of relevant:

legislation and industry codes

policies, protocols and practices of the organisation in relation to the work role

describe own work role and responsibilities, and organisational personnel and mechanisms that can be accessed for support

describe the role and function of various health professionals and other service providers

describe the role of relevant parties in case conferencing and in the development and monitoring of return to work strategies

analyse strategies for conducting effective case conferences.

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Collect and analyse relevant information in consultation with injured person and other relevant parties to determine needs of client 
Identify internal and external relevant parties to assist with determining and meeting client’s needs 
Consult with relevant parties to determine extent of physiological and/or psychosocial impact of injury on the person 
Develop and maintain appropriate and accurate records of client’s needs 
Identify potential barriers to return to work in consultation with clients and relevant parties 
Facilitate case conferences as required to determine appropriate return to work strategy for clients in line with their needs and perceived barriers 
Develop sustainable return to work objectives for clients that reflect their needs and intended goals in consultation with them and other relevant parties 
Make appropriate referrals to health and rehabilitation professional services in line with client’s needs and set goals and objectives 
Liaise and record discussions with relevant parties as required to ensure agreed return to work strategy is progressed as planned 
Provide guidance, support and education on return to work process to relevant parties as required 
Routinely collect, analyse and review information on effectiveness of return to work strategy in meeting client’s needs, reflecting current best practice as well as set goals and objectives 
Seek advice and feedback from relevant parties when goals are not being met and adapt plan to reflect any changes required 
Use range of computer applications and organisational systems to access, extract and share relevant information 

Forms

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