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Elements and Performance Criteria

Analyse the Australian administrative legal system.
Describe the procedures and benefits of enforcing the law.
Identify and implement the professional code of practice applicable to the assessment of access in small-scale buildings.
Identify the responsibilities and liabilities of access consultants and building certifiers and maintain effective working relationships.

Required Skills

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 antidiscrimination 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

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 individuals 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 nonroutine 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

Evidence Required

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 individuals 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 antidiscrimination legislation for the provision of access to smallscale buildings

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

identifying the processes for addressing issues of noncompliance with the relevant building control legislation

interpreting the responsibilities of building certifiers to ensure the provision of access to smallscale 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 venueequipment

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 persons 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 RCCRPL 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 projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

Range Statement

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.