Modification History
PSPIM404A Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
PSPIM404A Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers situational assessment of the workplace from the viewpoint of suitability for a worker being rehabilitated. This may be initial or ongoing assessment as the injured worker's capacity changes. It includes conducting workplace and job analyses and negotiating work duties.
In practice, conducting situational workplace assessments 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.
This is a new unit of competency, added to the Injury Management Competency field of the Training Package in 2004.
Application of the Unit
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements are the essential outcomes of the unit of competency. |
Together, performance criteria specify the requirements for competent performance. Text in bold italics is explained in the Range Statement following. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 . Conduct workplace and job analyses |
1.1 Workplace supervisor is consulted to obtain access to the workplace and information on work demands and duties . 1.2 Injured worker's capacity to perform tasks is assessed/clarified in accordance with current physical ability and medical certification. 1.3 Workplace environment is assessed in relation to the injured worker's capacity and expert advice is obtained if required. 1.4 Information is gathered regarding the operation of the workplace. 1.5 Risk assessment of the work site is conducted in relation to the injured worker including the potential for exacerbating the injury or further injury. |
2 . Negotiate work duties |
2.1 Liaison is undertaken with the employer and other parties to identify suitable duties, alternative duties or job redesign and a staged return to normal duties whenever necessary. 2.2 Alternative duties are analysed if necessary and recommendations made. 2.3 Knowledge of safe work practices is applied. 2.4 The need for modifications to the workplace or the use of adaptive equipment is assessed and recommendations made. 2.5 Results of workplace assessment are applied to the return to work process in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures , taking into account long-term and short-term needs of the injured worker. 2.6 Offers of suitable duties are obtained in writing in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:
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Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Units to be assessed together |
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:
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Resources required to carry out assessment |
These resources include:
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Where and how to assess evidence |
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
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:
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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 |
Range Statement
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. |
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Information may include: |
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Tasks may include: |
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Assessment of worker's capacity may include: |
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Clarification of injured worker's capacity may include: |
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Expert advice may be obtained from: |
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Operation of the workplace may include: |
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Risk assessment is undertaken in terms of: |
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Other parties may include: |
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Suitable duties may include: |
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Alternative duties may be: |
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Job redesign is: |
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Analysis of suitable duties may include: |
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Legislation, policy and procedures may include: |
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Offers of suitable duties should include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Injury Management.