Required skills

communication skills to interpret nonverbal communication such as facial signs indicating lack of understanding

initiative and enterprise skills to

apply knowledge of disabilities to access and use issues

conceptualise creative and practical access solutions

develop strategies for risk management

language and literacy skills to

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

advice on interpretation of standards

expert opinion reports

technical reports

interpret complex legal and technical documents regarding accessibility for example

Australian and international standards

National Construction Code NCC including specific reference to Class b Used for Public Transport

Disability Discrimination Act and regulations and amendments

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

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport DSAPT

Disability Standards for Education

legislation

specifications for buildings

interview relevant personnel

prepare accurate and comprehensive audit reports

review access policies and procedures

learning skills to

maintain own knowledge base

participate in debate on interpretation of compliance requirements

numeracy skills to test costeffectiveness of options for improvement to access and use

planning and organising skills to

develop and manage business processes relating to conducting audits and providing advice

ensure completeness of compliance requirement analysis including organising diverse references

prepare and negotiate contracts of service

provide accurate and timely advice

problemsolving skills to

analyse and apply compliance requirements to develop efficient and costeffective solutions

negotiate persuade and resolve conflicts between parties involved in access and use issues and promote practical and costeffective access solutions

selfmanagement skills to

apply diplomacy professional judgement empathy and patience to build and manage client relationships

maintain task orientation and focus on complex access and use issues

technical skills to

conduct audits using rigorous and consistent methodologies

measure test and assess compliance with legislative code and planning requirements

photograph and visually display areas of compliance and noncompliance

sketch design 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

building and construction industry processes roles and terminology

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 risk management and strategies for the management of risk associated with giving compliance advice

requirements of people with different disabilities and the aids and solutions available to meet them such as

audio frequency induction loop systems to enhance communication for people with hearing impairment

passenger lifts and ramps for vertical access for people with mobility impairment

tactile ground surface indicators for vision orientation

scope of functions of the human body including

auditory and visual processing

cognitive functions

mobility

psychiatric conditions

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

determine client requirements for conducting an audit and negotiate the provision of service

scope and plan an audit process for two different projects being

one premises construction development project

one transport infrastructure conveyances facilities and systems development project

conduct thorough site inspections and analyse findings against the requirements of the relevant legislation codes standards and permits

apply audit techniques and tools

prepare two audit reports that detail

level of compliance found

options for ensuring compliance or improved access and usage solutions

recommendations for future action

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

design briefs policies drawings and other relevant documentation for two projects

one premises construction development project

one transport infrastructure conveyances facilities and systems development project

relevant legislation codes standards and guidelines

relevant design and construction specialists

relevant premises transport infrastructure conveyances facilities and systems development projects and work sites

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

Client may include:

Access audit in a range of settings may be conducted of:

Nature of project may include:

Techniques include:

Plan includes factors that will deliver a quality product and may include:

Auditing tools may include:

Legislation, codes, standards and planning scheme requirements may include:

Access and use requirements may include:

Specialist areas may include: