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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Review construction project documentation.
   • Project documentation relating to required part of building cycle is accessed and checked to ensure that it is complete and satisfies organisational requirements.
   • Project documentation is analysed to determine extent to which provision of access satisfies legislation, codes and standards.
   • Ambiguities in documentation are clarified according to organisational requirements.
2. Identify and convey issues and advice regarding adequacy of access provision to development team members.
   • Areas of potential non-compliance are identified and documented according to organisational requirements.
   • Advice is sought where required to assist in identifying and analysing unknown elements relating to construction plans, access requirements and disabilities.
   • Issues of concern to be clarified with development team regarding adequacy of access provision are identified according to organisational requirements.
   • Issues and supporting reasons are presented to development team using effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques.
   • Advice is provided to development team regarding adequacy of access provision according to organisational requirements using effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques.
3. Contribute to development team discussions on potential solutions to access provision.
   • Ongoing advice regarding potential solutions to issues regarding adequacy of access provision is provided to team in agreed format and according to organisational requirements.
   • Constructive contributions are made to all team discussions and processes, according to own competencies and organisational requirements.
   • Agreed decisions on access solutions made at development team meetings are documented, stored and maintained according to legislative and organisational requirements.
4. Review implementation strategies.
   • Agreed decisions are monitored to ensure timely and effective implementation.
   • Installation activities resulting from development team agreed decisions are monitored for effectiveness and compliance with required legislation, codes, standards and organisational requirements.
5. Report on compliance.
   • Construction is inspected on completion for access compliance as specified in the required legislation, codes and standards; and according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
   • Report on adequacy of access provision as specified in required legislation, codes and standards is provided to development team according to organisational requirements.

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Project documentation must include at least two of the following:	design brief concept design tender documentation, such as specifications contract documentation construction plans working drawings administration services.
Legislation, codes and standardsmust include:	anti-discrimination legislation and regulations Australian standards relating to building accessibility, including: AS 1428.1 Design for access and mobility - General requirements for access - New building work AS 1428.4.1 Design for access and mobility - Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment - Tactile ground surface indicators AS 1428.5 Design for access and mobility - Communication for people who are deaf or hearing impaired AS 2890.6 Parking facilities - Off-street parking for people with disabilities building legislation BCA DDA DDA Premises Standards.
Agreed format must include at least one of the following:	verbal presentation written report.

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Performance Evidence

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 contribute information and advice to the building development teams of two different construction projects.

For each project, the person must:

review project documentation, evaluate the provision of access in relation to legislative and regulatory requirements, and identify areas of non-compliance with legislative or regulatory requirements relating to adequacy of access provision

convey those issues to development team members in a professional and logical manner

provide access solutions advice that reflect the legislative and regulatory requirements relating to the provision of access specified in the range of conditions

contribute to development team discussions on solutions to access provision issues and document, store and maintain agreed decisions according to legislative and organisational requirements

monitor installation activities resulting from agreed decisions for their effectiveness and compliance with legislation, building codes and organisational requirements

inspect the construction on completion for access compliance according to work health and safety (WHS) procedures

provide a report to development team on adequacy of access provision of completed construction.

In contributing to the above building development teams, the person must research and interpret:

legislation, codes and standards relating to access for people with disabilities

impact of the full range of disabilities and the limitations that each disability places on the individual’s ability to access the environment

how the full range of environmental barriers impacts on people with a range of disabilities and impairments.

During the above work, the person must:

provide information or advice that:

reflects project information requirements

is communicated in plain English

meets organisational requirements, including format and timeframes

use effective interpersonal communication techniques to determine access requirements and ensure that legislative, regulatory, client and other stakeholder requirements are addressed, including:

using language that is accurate, articulate and concise

confirming and eliciting information

demonstrating active listening to clarify and confirm understanding

controlling tone of voice and body language

using culturally aware language and concepts

demonstrating flexibility and willingness to negotiate

presenting options and consequences

providing constructive feedback

seeking feedback to confirm understanding of needs

summarising and paraphrasing to check understanding

using effective presentation aids where required, such as audiovisual slides, diagrams, photographs and pictures.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

key requirements of legislation, codes and Australian standards applicable to the specific area of work and relating to the provision of access for people with disabilities, including:

anti-discrimination legislation and regulations

Australian standards relating to building accessibility, including:

AS 1428.1 Design for access and mobility - General requirements for access - New building work

AS 1428.4.1 Design for access and mobility - Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment - Tactile ground surface indicators

AS 1428.5 Design for access and mobility - Communication for people who are deaf or hearing impaired

AS 2890.6 Parking facilities - Off-street parking for people with disabilities

building legislation

Building Code of Australia (BCA)

Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)

DDA Premises Standards

interpersonal communication techniques as specified in the performance evidence

disability awareness to inform application of legislation, including:

range of disabilities to be considered when conducting assessment

disability-specific physical barriers to accessing building and its facilities

disability-specific minimum legislative and regulatory requirements for enhancing building accessibility

key requirements of professional code of practice for access consultants

key features of group processes and team behaviour, including:

role and function of workplace teams

stages of team development

causes of stress or conflict in teams

strategies for managing or reducing conflict

team dynamics

organisational requirements and procedures relating to contributing to building development teams, including:

access and equity policy, principles and practices

client privacy and confidentiality requirements

code of conduct and code of ethics

internal and external communication processes and protocols, including for sourcing and accessing documentation to meet legislative and regulatory requirements

legal policies and guidelines relating to specific area of work

WHS policies and procedures relating to inspecting completed construction work, including selection and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)

policies and procedures relating to setting fees and negotiating and managing contracts

policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibilities and delegation

privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures

processes for researching and recording data and administering records

quality assurance requirements

records and information management systems and processes

style guides and other guides used to prepare reports.

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