Assessor Resource
CPPACC5015A
Prepare specification documentation for accessible building work
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency supports several 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 are providing advice on renovations and renovations to private dwellings, and developing designs for accessible buildings.
This unit specifies the competency required to prepare specification documentation for accessible building work. The specification documentation is mainly concerned with the quality of the materials and labour to be used in a particular project. The specification must describe in detail intended construction methodology, materials and finishes. A time schedule for construction will be prepared setting out the critical path for construction to ensure the correct sequencing of trades. The specification will provide a description of the level of workmanship required for each trade; schedules for specific fixtures, fittings and furniture, including interior finishes; and prices for prime cost items and prescribed sums.
Access consultants must be able to read and interpret building plans and construction drawings. They need to know the access requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Education Standard, DDA Premises Standard, DDA Transport Standard, the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian standards in order to prepare specification documentation.
The unit requires the ability to communicate with builders, building developers, building owners and managers, renovators, interior designers and building designers on the interpretation and implementation of the DDA and building legislation.
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