1. Assess the proposal from the building control authority.
   • The nature of the proposal documentation is classified as a Building Upgrade Plan, an Alternative Building Solution or an application for exception from a requirement of the BCA.
   • Access issues raised by the building control authority are identified, clarified and documented.
   • The grounds for a request for unjustifiable hardship are identified from within the proposal documentation.
2. Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to the assessment of the Building Upgrade Plan.
   • Key access components of the Building Upgrade Plan are identified.
   • A technical assessment of the issues identified in the Building Upgrade Plan is conducted in accordance with the Process to Administer Access to Buildings.
   • The level of access resulting from the Building Upgrade Plan is determined in accordance with legislative requirements.
   • The appropriateness of the timeframes proposed by the Building Upgrade Plan is assessed and the findings are documented in accordance with unjustifiable hardship considerations.
3. Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to the assessment of the Alternative Building Solution.
   • The performance of the Alternative Building Solution for providing access outcomes equivalent to the Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions of the relevant legislative requirements is assessed.
   • A technical assessment of the issues identified in the application for Alternative Building Solution is conducted in accordance with the Process to Administer Access to Buildings.
   • The ability of the Alternative Building Solution to provide access is assessed in accordance with unjustifiable hardship considerations.
   • Unjustifiable hardship considerations are assessed and the findings are documented in accordance with the objectives of the DDA and state and territory anti-discrimination legislation.
4. Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to the assessment of the application for exception from a requirement of the BCA.
   • The issues nominated in the proposal as preventing the provision of access are identified.
   • A technical assessment of the issues identified in the application for exception is conducted in accordance with the Process to Administer Access to Buildings.
   • The validity of the issues presented in the application for exception from a requirement of the BCA is assessed against unjustifiable hardship considerations.
   • Unjustifiable hardship decisions are assessed and the findings are documented in accordance with the objectives of the DDA and state and territory anti-discrimination legislation.

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

design structural and construction principles of buildings

disability awareness

environmental issues impacting on material selection

ergonomic principles

functional systems of the human body

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 legislation local government regulations and Australian standards

research methodology and analytical processes

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

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

apply unjustifiable hardship principles to arguments presented in applications for an exception to a requirement of the BCA

interpret and analyse routine and nonroutine situations to establish suitable methods of reporting

application skills to

apply relevant antidiscrimination and building legislation

apply industry building codes of practice and ethics 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

discuss unjustifiable hardship principles their interpretation and application

seek alternative advice from other experts within own field

seek advice from experts in areas outside own expertise

literacy skills to

assess and use workplace information

read and interpret plans specifications and structural drawings

read and use anatomical and medical terminology

read and use building and construction terminology

read and comprehend case documentation associated with claims for unjustifiable hardship

organisational skills to

confirm that all relevant case documentation is provided

research reference store and retrieve data for use in decisionmaking processes

interpersonal skills to

relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

seek and obtain information 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

personal attributes relating to

impartiality

fairness

independence

objectivity

confidentiality

respect

research skills to

initiate searches for information relevant to claims for unjustifiable hardship

source analyse and evaluate building legislative requirements

source analyse and evaluate legislative requirements for the provision of access

technical skills to

participate in decisionmaking processes

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.