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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. | Negotiate and finalise the brief to conduct an audit. | 1.1. | Client requirements for conducting an access audit in a range of settings are identified. |
| 1.2. | Nature of project, location and demographics of occupants or users are researched and noted. |
| 1.3. | Scope of work, timelines for completion, and required service standards are identified and the organisational and personal capacity to respond within these parameters is assessed. |
| 1.4. | Levels of risks associated with conducting the access audit are determined, protocols for risk management developed, and required insurance is arranged. |
| 1.5. | Tools and techniques used to undertake the audit are evaluated and selected, and the audit process is discussed with client. |
| 1.6. | Contract to undertake the audit is negotiated and finalised with the client. |
2. | Conduct site analysis and collect evidence of compliance. | 2.1. | Plan is finalised to conduct the audit and assess the compliance of the premises, facilities or service. |
| 2.2. | Building and construction plans, specifications, planning permits and other documentation related to the audit site are obtained, read and interpreted. |
| 2.3. | Premises, facilities and service operational management practices and procedures are obtained, read and interpreted as appropriate to the site and audit. |
| 2.4. | Transport passenger assistance operational policies and procedures are obtained, read and interpreted as appropriate to the site and audit. |
| 2.5. | Preparations are made with the authorised person to access the site in order to conduct the audit. |
| 2.6. | Auditing tools required to undertake the audit are gathered and checked for accuracy and serviceability. |
| 2.7. | Personnel required to conduct the site visit are briefed and roles are identified. |
| 2.8. | Site visit is conducted in line with the audit plan. |
| 2.9. | Measurements and photographs are taken and other documentary evidence is recorded and verified according to organisational requirements. |
| 2.10. | Gaps in, and conflicts and interactions between, applicable compliance requirements are analysed and interpretations are considered and noted. |
| 2.11. | Detailed analyses of access and use issues are communicated to client in agreed format and queries are addressed. |
3. | Determine risk of non-compliance and identify opportunities to improve access performance. | 3.1. | Legislation, standards, codes and planning scheme requirements relevant to premises, facilities and service being audited, and which prescribe access and use requirements, are accessed and reviewed. |
| 3.2. | Outcomes of the on-site visit and the premises’, facilities’ and service’s plans and specifications are analysed to identify areas of non-compliance that warrant more detailed analysis. |
| 3.3. | Professional expertise in specialist areas of compliance is sought as required to finalise advice and inform the development of the audit report. |
| 3.4. | Risks of identified non-compliance are evaluated. |
| 3.5. | Options for addressing areas of non-compliance are canvassed, taking into account costs and benefits of providing more accessible and useable premises. |
| 3.6. | Opportunities to improve access and use and to exceed minimum compliance requirements are identified and evaluated. |
4. | Prepare an audit report. | 4.1. | Strengths and weaknesses of options for ensuring compliance or improved access and usage solutions are considered and documented. |
| 4.2. | Opportunities are identified to seek exemptions from legislative or other requirements based on hardship grounds. |
| 4.3. | Report addressing the compliance of the premises, outdoor spaces and transport infrastructure with legislation, standards and planning scheme requirements is drafted and reviewed for accuracy and completeness before release to the client. |
| 4.4. | Discussions are held with the client to review the draft audit report. |
| 4.5. | Formal report is compiled and submitted in agreed format to client and other parties as required. |
5. | Provide ongoing advice and support. | 5.1. | Explanations of elements of formal report are provided, within scope of agreed service level. |
| 5.2. | Additional agreements for providing ongoing advice and support are negotiated and finalised with client. |
| 5.3. | Detailed advice on elements of the formal report is provided on request throughout planning and implementation of the solution, according to service agreements. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.
The person must also scope and plan an audit process for the following two different projects:
one premises construction project
one transport infrastructure, conveyances, facilities and systems development project.
During each of the above audit processes, the person must:
determine client requirements for conducting the audit and negotiate the provision of service
conduct thorough site inspections and analyse findings against the requirements of applicable legislation, codes, standards and permits
conduct audits:
that measure, test and assess compliance with legislative, code and planning requirements
using rigorous and consistent methodologies, and audit techniques and tools
collect a range of audit evidence, including photographs and visual displays of compliance and non-compliance
prepare an audit report that details:
level of compliance found
options for ensuring compliance or improved access and usage solutions
recommendations for future action.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
access and use compliance requirements, including:
codes
guidelines
legislation
local authority policies
protocols
regulations
standards
accessibility requirements relating to equipment used by people with disabilities, such as:
assistance animals
audio frequency induction loops
braille and tactile signage
long white canes
TTY telephones
walking frames
wheelchairs
best practices in access and use, including measures that exceed compliance requirements
building and construction industry processes, roles and terminology
gaps and trends in, interrelation of, and conflict between compliance requirements
legislative and regulatory frameworks relating to access to and use of the built environment
principles of access to and use of the built environment, including:
adaptable design
best practice solutions to access and use requirements
principles of risk management and strategies for managing risk associated with conducting audience and providing compliance findings
requirements of people with different disabilities, and the aids and solutions available, such as:
audio frequency induction loop systems to enhance communication for people with hearing impairment
passenger lifts and ramps for vertical access for people with mobility impairment
tactile ground surface indicators for vision orientation
scope of functions of the human body, including:
auditory and visual processing
cognitive functions
mobility
psychiatric conditions
types of disabilities and combinations of disabilities and related range of functional limitations, including:
auditory
cognitive
mobility
muscle wasting and weakness
psychiatric
vision.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
audit tools
specifications:
audit checklists
design briefs, policies, drawings and other support documentation for the two projects specified in the performance evidence
applicable legislation, standards, codes and guidelines
physical conditions:
one construction development project of premises
one development project of transport infrastructure, conveyances, facilities and systems
relationships with team members and colleagues:
personnel required to conduct site visits
design and construction specialists
relationship with client, including:
public or private building owners and managers
architects, builders, building designers and developers
building certifiers and surveyors
potential purchasers of premises, facilities or services.
Timeframe:
in line with timeframe established in contractual arrangements and projects being development work being audited.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.