Assessor Resource

CPPACC5001A
Assess documentation of building work for access compliance

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency supports a number of access consulting services where there is a breadth, depth and complexity of tasks and often the requirement to make decisions and provide recommendations involving non-routine situations. These access consulting services include conducting building access audits, assessing building plans, providing advice on building renovations and serving on a Building Code of Australia (BCA) Access Panel.

This unit specifies the competency required to assess the documentation of building work for compliance with building access legislation. It includes the evaluation and interpretation of plans, specifications and detail drawings included in the building approval application; assessing compliance with legislative requirements for access and the preparation of reports.

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 impact on any of the impairments that people with disabilities might have

assessing a building approval application for access and documenting the findings

evaluating the plans, specifications and detail drawings for compliance with access legislation

negotiating with other members of the building development team for the resolution of access non-compliance issues

complying with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

applying organisational management policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements

preparing an access report that complies with legislative requirements and fulfils contractual 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:

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

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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:

commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination legislation and regulations

disability awareness

industry codes of practice and ethics

international standards on building access

limitations of work role, responsibility and professional abilities

nature of building materials and effect of performance

occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and procedures

processes for interpreting reports, working drawings and specifications

processes for preparing and administering documentation and reports

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

relevant development application and building approval processes

research methodologies and analytical processes

relevant terminology and definitions in hazard identification.

Required skills and attributes include:

analytical skills to:

analyse, evaluate and apply legislative requirements pertaining to disability access

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

analyse and evaluate how environmental barriers impact on people with disabilities

analyse and evaluate compliance plans, specifications and drawings as specified by legislation

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

application skills to:

apply guidelines for relevant anti-discrimination and building legislation

apply industry building codes of practice and ethics and other legislative requirements to work processes

apply disability awareness to work processes

maintain and apply current Australian and international building codes, standards, regulations and practices

communication skills to:

explain clearly information on issues relating to the provision of access

explain clearly information on legislation relating to the provision of access, and the relationship between the various pieces of legislation

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

develop and maintain professional relationships and networks

use workplace equipment and communication methods

literacy and numeracy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

read and interpret plans, specifications and detail drawings

ensure dimensional details are numerically correct

organisational skills to:

prepare and manage documentation

plan and schedule site visits

collect, store and retrieve data for inclusion in a report to the client

develop and implement organisational policies and procedures

interpersonal skills to:

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

consult and provide advice in a sensitive and appropriate manner

facilitate change for greater awareness of disability access

analyse own work practices and process outcomes critically

engage colleagues and share disability access knowledge

adapt to new workplace situations

report-writing skills to:

prepare a building access report to meet the contractual requirements of the client

prepare a building access report that meets organisational requirements

research and evaluation skills to:

source, analyse and evaluate building legislative requirements

source, analyse and evaluate legislative requirements for the provision of access.

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.

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

OHS 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, responsibilities and delegation

privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures

quality assurance and procedures manuals

records and information management systems and processes

style guides and other guides used to prepare documents.

Client may include:

architect

owner and manager

building designer

builder

building certifier and surveyor

developer.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
The building classification is determined in accordance with the BCA. 
The building is inspected for access, and compliance with the provisions of the BCA is determined. 
The classification of the building and level of compliance with access requirements are documented in accordance with organisational requirements. 
The building approval application is evaluated against relevant legislative requirements. 
Plans, specifications and detail drawings included in the building approval application are evaluated for compliance with required level of access. 
Non-compliance issues in the building approval application are identified, documented and reported to the client in accordance with organisational requirements. 
A building access report is prepared for the client in accordance with contractual arrangements and organisational requirements. 
A copy of the building access report and associated documentation is recorded and retained for future reference in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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