Mapping	Notes	Date
Deleted	Deleted from PSP Public Sector Training Package	02/Apr/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPIM404A - Conduct situational workplace assessments	Unit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit.	06/Mar/2016

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	07/Mar/2016

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
FNS - Financial Services Training Package	Financial Services Training Package	2.1-8.2
PSP - Public Sector Training Package	Public Sector Training Package	1.0,2.0

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
PSP40116 - Certificate IV in Government	Certificate IV in Government	Superseded	1
FNS42120 - Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management	Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management	Current	1-4
FNS42115 - Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management	Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management	Superseded	2-3
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	061703	Occupational Therapy

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	061703	Occupational Therapy	09/Aug/2016

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

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 PSPIM404A Conduct situational workplace assessments.

Unit code updated
Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards
All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to perform a 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.

This unit applies to those working in the area of assessing suitability of the workplace for the worker being rehabilitated.

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 under supervision, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Injury management

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	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. Conduct workplace and job analyses	1.1 Consult workplace supervisor to obtain access to the workplace and information on work demands and duties. 1.2 Assess injured worker’s capacity to perform tasks in accordance with current physical ability and medical certification. 1.3 Assess workplace environment in relation to the injured worker’s capacity and obtain expert advice if required. 1.4 Gather information regarding the operation of the workplace. 1.5 Conduct a risk assessment of the work site in relation to the injured worker including the potential for exacerbating the injury or further injury.
2. Negotiate work duties	2.1 Liaise 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 Analyse alternative duties if necessary and make recommendations. 2.3 Assess the need for modifications to the workplace or the use of adaptive equipment and make recommendations. 2.4 Apply results of workplace assessment to the return to work process, taking into account long-term and short-term needs of the injured worker. 2.5 Obtain offers of suitable duties in writing.

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 PSPIM404A Conduct situational workplace assessments.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to situational workplace assessments
assessing workplaces
liaising and negotiating with employers for alternative duties
reading and applying complex information
using communication including establishing rapport with a diverse range of people, engaging the injured worker
applying results to the return to work process

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

public sector legislation, including work health and safety, and environment
regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to injury management
privacy legislation
freedom of information legislation
procedures to ensure confidentiality and security of information
physiology, biomechanics and ergonomic principles
Australian standards relating to workplace assessments
risk assessment in the context of workplace safety and worker capacity
safety and ergonomic guidelines
equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Unit of competency details

PSPINM005 - Conduct situational workplace assessments (Release 1)

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