Workplace Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator

BSBWHS417 Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work

ANNOUNCEMENT: OHSA ‘S RRTWC COURSE IS THE FIRST COURSE (and only as of 4/11/2020) APPROVED BY THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION REGULATOR – SEE https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/licensing-and-registrations/rehabilitation-and-return-to-work-coordinator-training/training-courses-for-rrtwcs

This course was originally designed by the Worker’s Compensation Regulator (formerly Q-Comp). This course is designed to provide an introduction to the management of injured workers in Queensland according to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 QLD & Regulation 2014 QLD and to meet the NEW criteria for employers to notify the insurer that your RRTWC is qualified and has attended an Approved Course. Employers will be required to notify the insurer commencing 1 July 2020.

It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure their Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator is appropriately qualified and competent to carry out their role as per S.226 of the Act. It is also the responsibility of the RRTWC that they understand the principles of managing injured workers with reference to the legislation and best practice injury management principles and is able to fulfil the Functions of a RRTWC as per Reg 114 of the Regulation.

OHSA is the No. 1 provider of this course in Qld. We have trained over 5,000 RRTW Coordinators over the past 10 years. Our trainers all have Post Graduate Allied Health Qualifications and extensive experience managing workplace injuries. This ensures that we are able to offer good advice to difficult cases you may currently be experiencing.

Students who enrol with OHSA also receive Sample Workplace Rehabilitation Policy & Procedures, Injured Worker Pack with templates letters, forms and brochures, Rehab System Audit Template, Legislation, and Power-point Presentation on Workplace Rehabilitation for Workers and Managers which will save you lots of time and heaps of $$$$.

This course is designed to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to:

• Assist the employer to discharge legislative obligations as outlined in the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, including any amendments and apply a working knowledge of this legislation;
• Coordinate the return to the workplace of an injured worker recognising current workplace rehabilitation best practice guidelines;
• Coordinate the development of a policy, procedures and appendices, to manage workplace rehabilitation within their own workplace;
• Raise the awareness of other members of the workforce (supervisors, managers, workers) regarding workplace rehabilitation;
• Identify the practical steps and administrative (paper work) procedures required following the injury of a worker and throughout their rehabilitation;
• Identify the role of key persons involved in the rehabilitation process;
• Communicate with injured workers, management, treating medical practitioners, worker’s compensation insurers’ staff and other key persons involved in the workplace rehabilitation process;
• Establish a plan (or work with an external provider to establish a plan) which meets the needs of an injured worker.

Students must be able to read and write in English.  There are no prerequisite knowledge or skills for booking into this course. However pre-reading activities will be sent to students upon enrolment. Students must complete the pre-reading and assessment questions prior to attending the course. There may be some post course work to finalise the course assessment if it is not completed in class time. Students have six (6) weeks to return all assessment items to the RTO for marking.