Unit of competency
Modification History
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This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPIM405A Develop return to work plans.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to develop return to work plans for an injured worker. It includes negotiating the content of the return to work plan and documenting the plan.
This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently while performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Injury management
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Negotiate content of return to work plan |
1.1 Consult all relevant stakeholders to clarify and negotiate requirements of return to work plan. 1.2 Reach agreement on the worker’s capacity and the short-term and long-term rehabilitation goals. 1.3 Identify and accommodate any specific needs or issues, guided by medical evidence. 1.4 Obtain approval for suitable duties in accordance with medical restrictions from the nominated treating doctor or using other medical advice. 1.5 Resolve disagreements on suitable duties or other aspects to be included in the return to work plan or refer for advice and resolution. |
2. Document return to work plan |
2.1 Develop the return to work plan in accordance with the requirements of the rehabilitation case management plan and overall return to work policy and program. 2.2 Obtain agreement on the plan from the worker, employer and rehabilitation provider and get it signed by the parties. 2.3 Distribute copies of the plan. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPIM405A Develop return to work plans.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623