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Elements and Performance Criteria

Research compliance with building and planning legislation for building access.
Record all relevant planning and construction information.
- Building planning and construction information is determined and recorded using appropriate industry terminology and symbols.
- All salient features of a site concerning access, sufficient for the preparation of design and construction documents, are recorded.
Investigate and evaluate a site for the construction of an accessible building.
- Types and principles of construction relevant to design and construction are identified and evaluated according to relevant building legislation.
- Structural systems commonly used in buildings are reviewed and those relevant to the site are identified.
Inspect the construction site at appropriate intervals.
Evaluate construction standards and practices for access compliance.

Required Skills

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge and understanding include

behaviour of structural members undergoing stress strain compression or bending

commonwealth state and territory antidiscrimination legislation and regulations

design and construction principles of buildings

disability awareness

industry codes of practice and ethics

international codes standards regulations and practices

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

research methodologies and analytical processes

role responsibilities and powers of building certifiers

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 individuals ability to access the environment

analyse and evaluate how environmental barriers impact on people with disabilities

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

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

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

literacy skills to

assess and use workplace information

locate and interpret legislation

organisational skills to

prepare and manage documentation

develop and implement organisational policies and procedures

research and evaluation skills to

source analyse and evaluate building legislative requirements

source analyse and evaluate legislative requirements for the provision of access

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

interpreting accurately construction methods used in existing buildings and new building work required to be accessible and documenting the findings

identifying appropriate construction methods that comply with relevant building legislation

complying with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

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.

Methods of classification are:	described in Part A of the BCA.
Salient features may include:	topography supply of services (e.g. water and sewerage) easements.
Relevant building legislation may include:	Australian standards BCA Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) DDA Premises Standard DDA Transport Standard international codes, standards, regulations and practices local government regulations state and territory building legislation.
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.