Required skills

language and literacy skills to

exchange complex information with people from diverse backgrounds using relevant language and format

interpret complex legal and technical documents regarding access to and use of the built environment such as

Australian and international standards

Australian and international guideline documents

National Construction Code NCC deemedtosatisfy requirements performance requirements and alternative solutions

Disability Access to Premises Buildings Standards known as the Premises Standards PS

Disability Discrimination Act

research papers

learning skills to

maintain currency of own professional knowledge

participate in debate on relevant issues

undertake appropriate professional development

update and manage information systems

numeracy skills to interpret complex technical documents regarding access to and use of the built environment

planning and organising skills to

manage sources of information

ensure relevant personnel receive updates on legal and regulatory requirements

problemsolving skills to

analyse access and use issues for people with disabilities

identify gaps and conflicts in compliance requirements and seek resolution

analyse access solutions that meet the requirements of codes and standards including developing deemedtosatisfy and performancebased solutions in line with the NCC

technical skills to visualise environments in threedimensions D and conduct cognitive walk through applying knowledge of needs of people with disabilities

technology skills to

capture data for site appraisals or audits

develop and maintain information management system

prepare and present data and reports

research the buildability of solutions

Required knowledge

access and use compliance requirements including but not restricted to

codes

guidelines

legislation

local authority policies

protocols

regulations

standards

accessibility requirements relating to equipment used by people with disabilities such as

assistance animals

audio frequency induction loops

braille and tactile signage

long white canes

TTY telephones

walking frames

wheelchairs

best practices in access and use including measures that exceed compliance requirements

gaps and trends in interrelation of and conflict between compliance requirements

policy development legislative and regulatory frameworks relating to access to and use of the built environment

principles of access to and use of the built environment including

adaptable design

best practice solutions to access and use requirements

principles of ergonomics and human geometry

range of information policy and support sources to inform professional work

scope of functions of the human body including

auditory and visual processing

cognitive functions

mobility

psychiatric conditions

social construction of disability including

effects of restriction of autonomy

institutional models

medical models

social civic and economic inclusion

types of disabilities and combinations of disabilities and related range of functional limitations including

auditory

cognitive

mobility

muscle wasting and weakness

psychiatric

vision

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

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 the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to

source authoritative current and relevant information about

effects of disabilities on access

legislative requirements for the provision of access and use

best practice solutions for the provision of access and use

develop and maintain mechanisms and processes for capturing storing and updating information sources

conduct research and synthesise and evaluate information to inform the provision of advice regarding the development of solutions for access and use

research and critique solutions regarding conflicting compliance provisions and access issues that are not the subject of legislation

document findings of research and analysis for two different projects

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite context and is to comply with regulatory and Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include access to

relevant legislation codes standards and guidelines

national and international literature regarding legislation the effects of disabilities on access and use and best practice design solutions

professional forums to develop and share knowledge

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the CPP Property Services Training Package

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the CPP07 Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Disabilities may include:

Built environment may include:

Processes may include:

Best practice international and national solutions may include:

Legislation, codes and standards may include: