- PSPIM405A - Develop return to work plans
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PSPIM405A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop return to work plans
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | PSPIM405A - Develop return to work plans |
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| Description | This unit covers development of return to work plans for an injured worker. It includes negotiating the content of the return to work plan and documenting the plan.In practice, the development of return to work plans may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, applying government processes, delivering client services, gathering and analysing information, etc.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | Not applicable. | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
| Competency Field | Injury Management. | ||
| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Element: Negotiate content of return to work plan |
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| Element: Document return to work plan |
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Evidence Required
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The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package. | |
Units to be assessed together | Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to: PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information PSPGOV408A Value diversity PSPGOV422A Apply government processes PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector |
Overview of evidence requirements | In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms: the knowledge requirements of this unit the skill requirements of this unit application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework) return to work plans developed in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time) |
Resources required to carry out assessment | These resources include: legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to injury management case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when developing return to work plans |
Where and how to assess evidence | Valid assessment of this unit requires: a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when developing return to work plans, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine return to work plans developed in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time) Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as: people with disabilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women young people older people people in rural and remote locations Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of: case studies demonstration observation portfolios projects questioning scenarios simulation or role plays authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses |
For consistency of assessment | Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in: reading and applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to development of return to work plans identifying requirements and incorporating them in the return to work plan using communication with a diverse range of people, including the injured worker, supervisor, work colleagues, medical adviser etc responding to diversity, including gender and disability applying procedures relating to occupational health and safety and environment in the context of injury management |
Knowledge Requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of: legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to injury management privacy legislation freedom of information legislation procedures to ensure confidentiality and security of information legislated requirements of the return to work plan requirements of organisation's return to work policy and procedures stakeholders who need to be included/have ownership of the plan typical suitable duties for a range of workplace injuries/illnesses equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of injury management |
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. | |
Stakeholders may include: | worker employer manager/supervisor union representative rehabilitation provider case manager return to work coordinator claims manager treating doctor therapists work colleagues, where necessary |
Requirements may include: | goals hours/days to be worked duties, including restrictions or specific duties to be avoided wages, including make up pay length of program commencement date review dates rehabilitation services/costs |
Return to work plan may include: | specific return to work goals objectives for injured worker to achieve short-term and long-term goals services to be provided duration of services to be provided estimates of costs of services to be approved |
Rehabilitation goals may include: | return to pre-injury duties an interim measure to assess capacity to return to pre-injury duties an alternative position |
Specific needs may include: | cultural considerations language, literacy and numeracy ethical considerations personal circumstances of worker (separate to pre-injury duties) that may impact on suitable duties arrangements to attend medical or medical appointments training to prepare injured worker for commencement at the workplace |
Issues may include: | workload impact on other workers industrial issues in workplace arrangements for modifications to the workplace or special/adaptive equipment need for protective clothing, shoes, tools, etc training and supervision if new job required |
Suitable duties may include: | pre-injury duties with pre-injury employer alternative duties with pre-injury employer pre-injury duties with alternative employer alternative duties with a alternative employer new or alternative position modified duties/environment |
Advice on disagreements may be provided by: | case manager return to work coordinator injury management consultant WorkCover legal adviser insurer |
Legislation, policy and procedures may include: | workers rehabilitation/compensation legislation allied legislation such as occupational health and safety acts, regulations and associated standards privacy legislation legislation and standards to ensure confidentiality and security of information performance standards rehabilitation and return to work manual claims management manual public sector legislation and standards codes of conduct codes of ethics |
Parties signing return to work plan may include: | injured worker supervisor/team leader/manager/delegate return to work coordinator rehabilitation case manager approved rehabilitation provider treating medical practitioner union representative |
Plan may be distributed to: | signatories insurer/self-insurer case file treating medical practitioner |
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 |
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| All relevant stakeholders are consulted to clarify and negotiate requirements of return to work plan | |||
| Agreement is reached on the worker's capacity and the short-term and long-term rehabilitation goals | |||
| Any specific needs or issues are identified and accommodated, guided by medical evidence | |||
| Approval for suitable duties in accordance with medical restrictions is obtained from the nominated treating doctor or using other medical advice | |||
| Disagreements on suitable duties or other aspects to be included in the return to work plan are resolved or referred for advice and resolution | |||
| Return to work plan is prepared in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures | |||
| The return to work plan is developed in accordance with the requirements of the rehabilitation case management plan and the organisation's legislative obligations, standards and overall return to work policy and program | |||
| Agreement on the plan is obtained from the worker, employer and rehabilitation provider and signed by the parties in accordance with policy and procedures | |||
| Copies of the plan are distributed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures | |||
| All relevant stakeholders are consulted to clarify and negotiate requirements of return to work plan. | |||
| Agreement is reached on the worker's capacity and the short-term and long-term rehabilitation goals. | |||
| Any specific needs or issues are identified and accommodated, guided by medical evidence. | |||
| Approval for suitable duties in accordance with medical restrictions is obtained from the nominated treating doctor or using other medical advice. | |||
| Disagreements on suitable duties or other aspects to be included in the return to work plan are resolved or referred for advice and resolution. | |||
| Return to work plan is prepared in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures. | |||
| The return to work plan is developed in accordance with the requirements of the rehabilitation case management plan and the organisation's legislative obligations, standards and overall return to work policy and program. | |||
| Agreement on the plan is obtained from the worker, employer and rehabilitation provider and signed by the parties in accordance with policy and procedures. | |||
| Copies of the plan are distributed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |
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