Assessor Resource

CPPACC4002A
Apply building control legislation to assess small-scale buildings for access

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency supports a number of access consulting services, including conducting a range of access audits, assessing building plans for access, working with development teams and providing advice on building renovations.

This unit specifies the competency required to identify, interpret and apply relevant building control legislation when assessing the accessibility of small-scale residential and commercial buildings. It includes understanding the Australian common law system and the various sources of law applicable to the accessibility of small-scale building developments, and identifying and applying the relevant professional code of practice required for the assessment and inspection of buildings.

The unit is based on BCGSV5008A Applying building control legislation to building surveying.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving other competencies relevant to the job function.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

recognising the needs and desires of people with disabilities to engage fully in all aspects of society, and their right to do so

interpreting accurately the impacts of the full range of disabilities and the limitations that each disability places on the individual's ability to access the environment

interpreting accurately how the full range of environmental barriers impacts on any of the impairments that people with disabilities might have

identifying and interpreting building and anti-discrimination legislation for the provision of access to small-scale buildings

interpreting relevant industry codes of practice and applying it to the personal work situation

identifying the processes for addressing issues of non-compliance with the relevant building control legislation

interpreting the responsibilities of building certifiers to ensure the provision of access to small-scale buildings

applying organisational management policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include:

a registered provider of assessment services

competency standards

assessment materials and tools

suitable assessment venue/equipment

workplace documentation

candidate special requirements

cost and time considerations.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required knowledge and understanding include:

Australian legal system

building and construction terminology and definitions

commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination legislation and regulations

disability awareness

effective working relationships

industry codes of practice and ethics

legal terminology, definitions, processes and procedures used in standard court operations

limitations of work role, responsibility and professional abilities

organisational and professional procedures and business standards

privacy legislation and confidentiality requirements

processes for recording data and administering records

processes for preparing and administering documentation

relevant commonwealth, state and territory building legislation, local government regulations and Australian standards

report writing

research methods

role and responsibilities of building certifiers.

Required skills and attributes include:

analytical skills to:

interpret and apply legislative requirements pertaining to disability access

interpret the impacts of the full range of disabilities and the limitations that each disability places on the individual's ability to access the environment

interpret how the full range of environmental barriers impacts on people with disabilities (who may have any of many impairments)

analyse the main features of the Australian legal system

interpret industry codes of practice and ethics

interpret and evaluate examples of civil action relevant to the provision of access

interpret the responsibilities of building certifiers as specified by legislation

interpret and analyse routine and non-routine situations to establish suitable methods of reporting

application skills to:

apply relevant codes of practice and other legislative requirements to work processes

apply disability awareness to work processes

maintain knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations, practices and industry updates

communication skills to:

explain clearly information on issues relating to the provision of access

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

maintain professional relationships and networks

interpersonal skills to:

adapt to new workplace situations

analyse own work practices and process outcomes critically

engage colleagues and share disability access knowledge

facilitate change for greater awareness of disability access

provide advice in a sensitive and appropriate manner

relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

interpret building industry terminology and jargon

read and interpret legal terminology, definitions, processes and procedures used in standard court operations

read and record data

organisational skills to:

prepare and administer documentation

implement organisational policies and procedures

research skills to:

source information to assist in interpreting legislation regarding the provision of access

source and interpret building legislative requirements

source and interpret case law on the provision of access

technology skills to:

apply information technology and computer skills to prepare working documentation and reports.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Relevant building control legislation may include:

Building Code of Australia

Australian standards

Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)

DDA Premises Standard

state and territory building legislation

local government Development Control Plan.

Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in:

access and equity policy, principles and practices

business and performance plans

client service policies, procedures and standards

codes of conduct and codes of practice

communication channels and reporting procedures

communication of services offered

complaint and dispute resolution procedures

compliance with legislation, codes and workplace standards

continuous improvement processes and standards

defined resource parameters

duty of care

employer and employee rights and responsibilities

ethical standards

legal policies and guidelines

occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs

organisational mission statement, goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes

policies and procedures relating to the setting of fees and the negotiation and management of contracts

policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegation

privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures

quality assurance and/or procedures manuals

records and information management systems and processes

style guides and other guides used to prepare documents.

Code of practice may relate to:

maintaining confidentiality

using organisational property

duty of care

individual behaviour

non-discriminatory practices

misrepresentation

clear communication of services offered and fee for services

clear negotiation of fees.

Relevant person may include:

professional indemnity insurer

business partner

colleague.

Responsibilities may include:

working within own areas of competence

working within the law

maintaining a duty of care at all times in professional dealings

providing contracted services to the standard specified in a timely and professional manner

adhering to and implementing relevant industry codes of practice and ethics

participating in continuous professional development programs.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Differences between common law, statute law, delegated legislation and local government law are analysed and documented. 
Civil law and examples of civil action relevant to building accessibility of small-scale buildings are identified and interpreted. 
Administrative law relevant to building accessibility is identified and interpreted. 
Individual elements of judicial review legislation are identified, interpreted and documented. 
Relevant building control legislation is identified and understood in accordance with organisational requirements. 
Legislative benefits and examples of building accessibility enforcement are identified, reviewed and documented. 
Major regulatory enforcement strategies are identified, reviewed and documented. 
Processes for addressing non-compliance issues are identified and appropriate documentation is prepared in a format suitable for review by a building certifier. 
The code of practice required by the building industry regulator is identified and interpreted in accordance with organisational requirements. 
Concepts regarding duty of care as it relates to common law are identified and documented. 
Concepts regarding conflict of interest as specified by relevant legislation are identified, acknowledged and guidance is sought from relevant persons. 
Responsibilities and liabilities of access consultants are identified and documented. 
Responsibilities and statutory duties of building certifiers as specified by relevant legislation are identified and documented. 
Strategies for developing and maintaining effective working relationships between access consultants and building certifiers are implemented. 

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