Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPACC4003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess construction plans for disability access

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPACC4003 - Assess construction plans for disability access
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to work with clients to ensure that construction plans provide adequate access for people with disabilities. The process involves understanding the access requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Premises Standards, the Building Code of Australia, and applicable Australian standards in order to apply them to the assessment of construction plans. The unit requires the ability to read and interpret construction plans and working drawings, communicate with clients on the interpretation and implementation of the DDA Premises Standards and building legislation, and compile a construction plan assessment report setting out disability access compliance and recommended strategies for overcoming aspects of non-compliance.The unit supports a number of access consulting services, including providing specific advisory and audit services in relation to the construction plans for new buildings and existing building upgrades. It applies to access consultants working alone or as a member of a team to assess construction plans for the provision of access for people with disabilities.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

PPE required for the assessment specified in the performance evidence

computer and software to access, retrieve, store and distribute assessment-specific documentation

specifications:

legislation, standards and regulations specified in the range of conditions

relationships, including consultation with diverse range of clients, including:

building owners and managers

building developers.

Timeframe:

in line with timeframe in audit contractual arrangements.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Respond to client inquiry regarding construction plan assessment.
  • Client requesting assessment of construction plan is identified and their authority to act is established according to organisational requirements.
  • Client requirements are discussed, clarified and confirmed according to organisational requirements.
  • Own competence and organisational capability to respond to client needs are determined and assessed.
  • Client brief for assessment and authority to proceed are negotiated with client and documented according to organisational requirements.
  • Contractual arrangements for assessment are negotiated, confirmed, documented and stored according to client, organisational, and legislative and regulatory requirements.
       
Element: Prepare for assessment.
  • Site access arrangements are negotiated and contact person is identified according to client and organisational requirements.
  • Copies of required construction plan and associated documentation are obtained.
       
Element: Assess construction plans.
  • Record of documentation received is maintained according to organisational requirements.
  • Documentation is assessed against access requirements of applicable legislation, standards and regulations.
  • Extent of access compliance with building legislation is determined and recorded.
  • Strategies for overcoming aspects of access non-compliance are developed and documented.
       
Element: Prepare construction plan assessment report.
  • Report is prepared for client according to contractual arrangements and organisational requirements.
  • Draft construction plan assessment report is reviewed with required persons according to organisational requirements.
  • Feedback received from review process is incorporated and construction plan assessment report is completed.
       
Element: Distribute and store construction plan assessment report.
  • Documentation relating to construction plan assessment report is prepared according to organisational requirements.
  • Construction plan assessment report and related documentation are forwarded to client according to contractual arrangements.
  • Copy of assessment report and associated documentation is recorded and retained for future reference according to organisational and legislative requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Respond to client inquiry regarding construction plan assessment.

1.1.

Client requesting assessment of construction plan is identified and their authority to act is established according to organisational requirements.

1.2.

Client requirements are discussed, clarified and confirmed according to organisational requirements.

1.3.

Own competence and organisational capability to respond to client needs are determined and assessed.

1.4.

Client brief for assessment and authority to proceed are negotiated with client and documented according to organisational requirements.

1.5.

Contractual arrangements for assessment are negotiated, confirmed, documented and stored according to client, organisational, and legislative and regulatory requirements.

2.

Prepare for assessment.

2.1.

Site access arrangements are negotiated and contact person is identified according to client and organisational requirements.

2.2.

Copies of required construction plan and associated documentation are obtained.

3.

Assess construction plans.

3.1.

Record of documentation received is maintained according to organisational requirements.

3.2.

Documentation is assessed against access requirements of applicable legislation, standards and regulations.

3.3.

Extent of access compliance with building legislation is determined and recorded.

3.4.

Strategies for overcoming aspects of access non-compliance are developed and documented.

4.

Prepare construction plan assessment report.

4.1.

Report is prepared for client according to contractual arrangements and organisational requirements.

4.2.

Draft construction plan assessment report is reviewed with required persons according to organisational requirements.

4.3.

Feedback received from review process is incorporated and construction plan assessment report is completed.

5.

Distribute and store construction plan assessment report.

5.1.

Documentation relating to construction plan assessment report is prepared according to organisational requirements.

5.2.

Construction plan assessment report and related documentation are forwarded to client according to contractual arrangements.

5.3.

Copy of assessment report and associated documentation is recorded and retained for future reference according to organisational and legislative requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also:

assess the construction plans for one new building or for one existing building upgrade in regard to the provision of access for people with disabilities

prepare a construction plan assessment report relating to the above assessment, that:

interprets and applies requirements of applicable legislation, standards and regulations relating to disability access

evaluates construction plans for the provision of access

interprets the impact of the full range of disabilities and the limitations that each disability places on the individual’s ability to access the building

advises on building compliance with legislative requirements and usability by people with disabilities

fulfils contractual requirements with client

recommends, where required, corrective actions to:

enhance building accessibility

overcome areas of access non-compliance, including strategies for alternative means of providing full access for users.

In conducting the above assessments, the person must:

use effective consultation skills with clients and other key stakeholders to clarify requirements and contractual conditions with client

read and interpret construction plans

interpret and apply requirements of building legislation, standards and regulations relating to disability access and evaluate the provision of access in relation to those requirements

interpret professional code of practice and apply it to own work practices

interpret how the full range of environmental barriers impacts on people with a range of disabilities and impairments

use research skills to source information that assists in developing potential solutions to the provision of adequate access

use measurement tools in line with manufacturer specifications and record collected data accurately

apply and adhere to building-specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

key requirements of the following, relating to assessing construction plans for disability access:

Australian standards relating to building accessibility, including:

AS 1428.1 Design for access and mobility - General requirements for access - New building work

AS 1428.4.1 Design for access and mobility - Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment - Tactile ground surface indicators

AS 1428.5 Design for access and mobility - Communication for people who are deaf or hearing impaired

AS 2890.6 Parking facilities - Off-street parking for people with disabilities

Austroads Guide to Traffic Management

Building Code of Australia

Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)

DDA Education Standards

DDA Premises Standards

DDA Transport Standards

state and territory building and anti-discrimination legislation

state and territory transport legislation

local government building regulations

local government transport regulations

disability awareness to inform assessment, including:

range of disabilities to be considered when assessing construction plans

disability-specific physical barriers to accessing building and its facilities

disability-specific minimum requirements for enhancing building accessibility

organisational requirements and procedures relating to assessing construction plans for disability access, including:

client service standards

procedures for researching and applying legislative and regulatory requirements when assessing plans and identifying non-compliance

format and procedures for preparing and recording required construction plan assessment reports and supporting documentation

policies and procedures relating to setting service fees and negotiating contracts

procedures for seeking and integrating feedback from others into construction plan assessment reports, while maintaining privacy and confidentiality

quality assurance requirements

limitations of own work role, responsibility and professional abilities with regard to above assessment

WHS procedures relating to assessment, including procedures for:

identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with assessment

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) required for site visits to inform above assessment.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Respond to client inquiry regarding construction plan assessment.

1.1.

Client requesting assessment of construction plan is identified and their authority to act is established according to organisational requirements.

1.2.

Client requirements are discussed, clarified and confirmed according to organisational requirements.

1.3.

Own competence and organisational capability to respond to client needs are determined and assessed.

1.4.

Client brief for assessment and authority to proceed are negotiated with client and documented according to organisational requirements.

1.5.

Contractual arrangements for assessment are negotiated, confirmed, documented and stored according to client, organisational, and legislative and regulatory requirements.

2.

Prepare for assessment.

2.1.

Site access arrangements are negotiated and contact person is identified according to client and organisational requirements.

2.2.

Copies of required construction plan and associated documentation are obtained.

3.

Assess construction plans.

3.1.

Record of documentation received is maintained according to organisational requirements.

3.2.

Documentation is assessed against access requirements of applicable legislation, standards and regulations.

3.3.

Extent of access compliance with building legislation is determined and recorded.

3.4.

Strategies for overcoming aspects of access non-compliance are developed and documented.

4.

Prepare construction plan assessment report.

4.1.

Report is prepared for client according to contractual arrangements and organisational requirements.

4.2.

Draft construction plan assessment report is reviewed with required persons according to organisational requirements.

4.3.

Feedback received from review process is incorporated and construction plan assessment report is completed.

5.

Distribute and store construction plan assessment report.

5.1.

Documentation relating to construction plan assessment report is prepared according to organisational requirements.

5.2.

Construction plan assessment report and related documentation are forwarded to client according to contractual arrangements.

5.3.

Copy of assessment report and associated documentation is recorded and retained for future reference according to organisational and legislative requirements.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Legislative and regulatory requirements must include applicable:

commonwealth, state and territory legislation that affects organisational operation:

building

environmental

privacy

anti-discrimination and diversity

work health and safety (WHS)

local government regulations and by-laws

quality assurance and certification requirements

trade practices laws and guidelines.

Site access arrangements must include:

access and egress points

keys, passes and security clearances

timing of access

WHS requirements, including required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Contact person must include at least one of the following:

building owner and manager

site supervisor.

Applicable legislation, standards and regulations must include those applicable to the construction plans being assessed:

Australian standards relating to building accessibility, including:

AS 1428.1 Design for access and mobility - General requirements for access - New building work

AS 1428.4.1 Design for access and mobility - Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment - Tactile ground surface indicators

AS 1428.5 Design for access and mobility - Communication for people who are deaf or hearing impaired

AS 2890.6 Parking facilities - Off-street parking for people with disabilities

Austroads Guide to Traffic Management

Building Code of Australia

Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)

DDA Education Standards

DDA Premises Standards

DDA Transport Standards

professional code of practice

state and territory building legislation

state and territory transport legislation

local government building regulations

local government transport regulations.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Client requesting assessment of construction plan is identified and their authority to act is established according to organisational requirements. 
Client requirements are discussed, clarified and confirmed according to organisational requirements. 
Own competence and organisational capability to respond to client needs are determined and assessed. 
Client brief for assessment and authority to proceed are negotiated with client and documented according to organisational requirements. 
Contractual arrangements for assessment are negotiated, confirmed, documented and stored according to client, organisational, and legislative and regulatory requirements. 
Site access arrangements are negotiated and contact person is identified according to client and organisational requirements. 
Copies of required construction plan and associated documentation are obtained. 
Record of documentation received is maintained according to organisational requirements. 
Documentation is assessed against access requirements of applicable legislation, standards and regulations. 
Extent of access compliance with building legislation is determined and recorded. 
Strategies for overcoming aspects of access non-compliance are developed and documented. 
Report is prepared for client according to contractual arrangements and organisational requirements. 
Draft construction plan assessment report is reviewed with required persons according to organisational requirements. 
Feedback received from review process is incorporated and construction plan assessment report is completed. 
Documentation relating to construction plan assessment report is prepared according to organisational requirements. 
Construction plan assessment report and related documentation are forwarded to client according to contractual arrangements. 
Copy of assessment report and associated documentation is recorded and retained for future reference according to organisational and legislative requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CPPACC4003 - Assess construction plans for disability access
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