1. Evaluate performance-based codes.
   • The role of the regulation of buildings and the built environment within society is identified and applied.
   • Societal goals related to the construction and use of buildings are interpreted.
   • The hierarchy of commonwealth, state and territory building access legislation and the role of BCA Objectives, Functional Statements and Performance Requirements are identified and recorded.
   • Differences between public policy and professional judgement are identified and recorded.
2. Apply the performance-based codes.
   • Assessment methods pertaining to access contained in the BCA and their application are identified and applied.
   • Methodologies for determining correct performance requirements to be satisfied are applied.
   • Processes for involving relevant parties in the decision-making process are determined.
   • Impacts of a performance-based solution on building maintenance and alterations are identified and documented.
   • Assessment report for the proposed performance-based solution is prepared.
   • All documentation and records used in evaluating the proposed performance-based solution are retained for future reference and retrieval.
3. Conduct a risk assessment.
   • Assessment methods pertaining to access contained in the BCA and their application are identified and applied.
   • Methodology for determining correct performance requirements to be satisfied is applied.
   • Methodology for determining and assessing risks is identified and applied.
   • Research data sources for risk assessment and management are identified and applied.
   • Consequences of various forms of risk are identified and reported.
   • Basic probabilistic analysis, including use of event trees, is applied in accordance with risk assessment principles.
   • Statistics used in risk assessment practices are interpreted.

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

Required knowledge and understanding include

anthropometric principles of accessible building design and fitout

commonwealth state and territory antidiscrimination legislation and regulations

commonwealth state and territory Heritage Acts

DeemedtoSatisfy provisions

design structural and construction principles of buildings

disability awareness

environmental issues impacting on material selection

ergonomic principles

industry codes of practice and ethics

international standards on building access

limitations of work role responsibility and professional abilities

nature of building materials and effect of performance

occupational health and safety OHS policies and procedures

processes for interpreting reports working drawings and specifications

processes for recording data administering records and preparing reports

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

research methodology and analytical processes

risk management methodology appropriate for buildings and the built environment

risk management principles

role responsibilities and powers of building certifiers

state and territory Planning and Development Acts

relevant terminology and definitions in hazard identification

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.