Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with FNS Financial Services Training Package Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist personal injury management agents or insurers at formal or informal conciliation and review hearings. It applies relevant State or Territory legislative requirements in relation to personal injury management, knowledge of organisation policies and procedures and external conciliation processes.
It applies to individuals who have a broad knowledge base of the sector and well developed organisational skills to assist with preparation of a case and/or technical information.
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.
Unit Sector
Personal injury management
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Gather information for hearings of disputes |
1.1 Collect information relevant to decision by contacting the person, relevant parties and the treating doctor where relevant and consider any new information provided 1.2 Obtain additional information from relevant parties as required and provide to stakeholders 1.3 Clearly and promptly advise all parties affected by the decision of their review rights in accordance with legislative requirements |
2. Brief representatives for hearing |
2.1 Collate all relevant and required information into organised files 2.2 Provide a clear and thorough verbal and/or written briefing of information collected and available on file 2.3 Outline and discuss any potential problems or issues that may impact on the case 2.4 Provide support at formal or informal conciliation and review hearings following organisational guidelines, where required |
3. Follow up on outcomes |
3.1 Process all forms and collate documentation in required timelines 3.2 Clearly and promptly notify relevant parties about outcomes 3.3 Accurately update records and file according to organisational guidelines 3.4 Follow up on required actions emanating from the conciliation or review hearings |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1 |
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Writing |
1.1-1.3, 2.2, 3.1-3.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1-1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2 |
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Numeracy |
1.1, 1.2, 3.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3, 2.1-2.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FNSPIM413 Assist with preparations for conciliation and review hearings |
FNSPIM402A Represent personal management agent or insurer at conciliation and review hearings |
Unit split in two- FNSPIM413 and FNSPIM503. This unit focuses on ‘assisting’. |
No equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c7200cc8-0566-4f04-b76f-e89fd6f102fe