Welcome to the world of Forensic Vocational Assessment (FVA).
ASORC is delighted to pioneer this growing and important field of Rehabilitation Counselling in Australia.
What is Forensic Vocational Assessment?
Forensic Vocational Assessment (FVA) operates in many different insurance schemes throughout Australia where people claim compensation for injury, illness, or disability.
FVA may also be known as employability assessment, earning capacity assessment, and medicolegal vocational assessment.
Some of the major schemes in Australia using FVA reports include workers compensation, veterans affairs, motor vehicle accident, and life insurance.
FVA Courses by ASORC
As an Australian first, ASORC is introducing two new courses in FVA:
1. FVA Fundamentals Course
- Target Audience: Professionals who deal with FVA reports in the course of their work, Rehabilitation Counselling students, and those new to the field of FVA.
- Entry Requirements: Open to all; no prior eligibility criteria required.
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2. FVA Certification Program
- Target Audience: Experienced FVA practitioners.
- Entry Requirements: Eligibility criteria apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The FVA Fundamentals course provides a foundational understanding of FVA reports, terminology, and application across insurance schemes. It also outlines professional standards and practice required to conduct a forensic vocational assessment and produce a comprehensive and objective FVA report. No eligibility criteria applies.
The FVA Certification course is an advanced program for experienced practitioners seeking formal recognition as a Certified Expert in Forensic Vocational Assessment (CEFVA ®). Eligibility criteria applies.
The ASORC FVA Fundamentals course is suitable for claims managers and insurance professionals, lawyers and the judiciary, medical and allied health practitioners, as well as those new to the field who want to understand Forensic Vocational Assessment.
The FVA Fundamentals course is designed for anyone wishing to learn about the purpose and practice of FVA.
The course provides a useful primer for those who work in the field or are students of vocational rehabilitation and are keen to learn more about this sub-specialty.
FVA Certification requires relevant professional qualifications, demonstrated experience in FVA practice, and the ability to meet ASORC’s certification criteria.
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