1. Identify client's particular needs.
   • Relevant health professionals and medical reports are consulted in regard to the client's functional abilities, using ethical practices.
   • Client's current level of functioning is identified and discussed with the client and relevant health professionals.
   • Functional features critical to maintaining independence are identified in consultation with the client using anthropometric, ergonomic and physiological methodology.
   • Assistive equipment required by the client is identified.
   • Situations requiring specialist advice are identified and assistance is sought.
   • Client's current and long-term lifestyle needs are identified and discussed with the client and relevant health professionals.
   • Client's understanding of the need for renovations is confirmed in accordance with ethical practices.
2. Assess building capacity in relation to the client's needs.
   • Existing building is audited against client's needs and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements.
   • The capacity of the building and surrounds to meet the client's functional needs is determined and documented.
   • The capacity of the building and surrounds to meet the requirements of the client's assistive equipment is determined and documented.
   • Building renovation strategies that meet the client's needs are developed and documented.
3. Formulate response to client's current and long-term needs.
   • Client's immediate needs are analysed with relevant health professionals and/or construction personnel.
   • The client's changing longer-term needs are analysed in collaboration with relevant health professionals and/or construction personnel.
   • The client's identified needs are documented in accordance with organisational requirements.
   • Appropriate strategies for maximising client's independence in their home are identified.
   • Specific fixtures, fittings, equipment and associated spatial requirements needed by the client are incorporated into the design of renovations.
   • Proposed building renovations are discussed with the client and their feedback is incorporated into the proposed building strategies.
   • Identified methodologies are communicated to appropriate personnel for implementation of design and construction of the renovations.
   • Referral to other service providers is arranged in response to specific client requirements and instructions.
4. Prepare report for the client and complete documentation.
   • A report including associated documentation detailing the agreed building renovations is prepared to enable the client to communicate their access requirements to building and/or design professionals.
   • A report and associated documentation are forwarded to the client and/or referring health professionals in accordance with contractual arrangements.
   • A copy of the report and associated documentation are recorded and retained for future reference in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.

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

Required knowledge and understanding include

anatomical and medical terminology

anthropometric and ergonomic principles of accessible building design and fitout

assistive equipment and resources

building terminology definitions and hazard identification

commonwealth state and territory antidiscrimination legislation and regulations

design structural and construction principles of buildings

disability awareness

environmental issues impacting on material selection

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 generating design solutions for individual situations

processes for interpreting medical reports and terminology

processes for preparing and administering documentation

processes for interpreting reports working drawings and specifications

relevant commonwealth state and territory building and other legislation local government regulations and Australian standards

research methodology and analytical processes

role responsibilities and powers of building certifiers

Required skills and attributes include

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

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.