Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Personal Injury and Disability Insurance Management
Diploma of Personal Injury and Disability Insurance Management
FNS51915
AZH8
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 13/02/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 12/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 14/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects job roles requiring well developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of leadership contexts in the personal injury management sector. Individuals in these roles have autonomy in performing technical operations, apply solutions to a range of often complex problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance and leadership to others. The qualification allows for specialisation in advanced case management, advanced return to work, disability insurance and workplace injury insurance management.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)- three (3) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- up to nine (9) from the electives in Group A, B, C, D or E below
- up to three (3) may be from a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in any currently endorsed training package or accredited course.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Note: Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the Financial Services or Business Services Training Packages.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWF18 | FNSPIM509 | Comply with regulatory frameworks | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AUQ83 | FNSCUS503 | Review business performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUS94 | FNSRSK501 | Undertake risk identification | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Advanced Case Management Elective Units
Up to nine (9) units may be selected from Groups A, B, C, D or E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS85 | FNSRSK502 | Assess risks | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVC24 | CHCCSM004 | Coordinate complex case requirements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUS58 | FNSPIM501 | Develop a return to work or injury management strategy | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AVC22 | CHCCSM006 | Provide case management supervision | 85 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Advanced Return to Work Elective Units
Up to nine (9) units may be selected from Groups A, B, C, D or E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWF21 | FNSPIM508 | Evaluate and improve return to work programs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWF20 | FNSPIM507 | Manage complex return to work cases | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUS54 | FNSPIM401 | Plan and implement rehabilitation and return to work and health strategies | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AWF22 | FNSPIM506 | Promote the health benefits of returning to work | 25 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Disability Insurance
Up to nine (9) units may be selected from Groups A, B, C, D or E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUR06 | FNSFLT501 | Assist customers to budget and manage own finances | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVC16 | CHCDIS004 | Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWF16 | FNSPIM511 | Facilitate the setting and achievement of goals | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWF19 | FNSPIM510 | Implement informed decision-making | 45 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D - Workplace Injury Insurance Management
Up to nine (9) units may be selected from Groups A, B, C, D or E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS76 | FNSPIM502 | Facilitate workplace assessment with stakeholders for personal injury cases | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUS29 | FNSISV506 | Investigate insurance claims | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUS74 | FNSPIM504 | Manage impairment benefit claims | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AUS60 | FNSPIM505 | Use medical knowledge in the management of personal injury claims | 35 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E - General Elective Units
Up to nine (9) units may be selected from Groups A, B, C, D or E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVX3 | FNS50115 | Diploma of Personal Injury Management | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGN6 | FNS51920 | Diploma of Personal Injury and Disability Insurance Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil