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CPPACC5012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare design briefs for accessible building work

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency CPPACC5012 - Prepare design briefs for accessible building work
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare a design brief for building work to ensure that it provides adequate access for people with disabilities. It requires the ability to communicate with clients to determine their requirements relating to the purpose and function of the proposed building, construction methodology and space allocation, and any limitations that impact on the design; and to then prepare a design brief that reflects those requirements while ensuring that the building development will provide adequate access for people with disabilities. The unit also requires knowledge of the access requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Premises Standards, the DDA Transport Standards, the DDA Education Standards, the Building Code of Australia (BCA), and other Australian standards relevant to preparing an access design brief. It involves numeracy skills to develop a budget estimate that includes construction, design and statutory costs.The unit supports several access consulting services where there is a breadth, depth and complexity of tasks and often the requirement to make decisions and provide recommendations involving non-routine situations. These services include providing access advice on private dwelling and building renovations, and developing designs for accessible buildings. The unit applies to those access consultants who prepare design briefs that identify the intended site, construction methodology, materials and interior finishes, allocation of space, and specific fixtures, fittings and furniture.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, including:

computer and software to access, retrieve, store and distribute design brief documentation

specifications:

legislation, standards and codes specified in the range of conditions

relationship with client:

consultation and communication with client is required.

Timeframe:

in line with timeframe established in contractual arrangements for providing access design briefs specified in the performance evidence.

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: Identify and assess client requirements for development project.
  • Client aspirations are elicited and confirmed using effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques, and are documented for later reference according to organisational requirements.
  • Contractual arrangements are negotiated, confirmed, documented and stored according to client and organisational requirements.
  • Design consequences of client’s aspirations are evaluated.
  • Impact of BCA class of development is determined according to applicable legislation.
  • Legislative requirements for access are determined according to class of development.
       
Element: Identify and assess access limitations imposed by development.
  • Topographical limitations to accessible design are identified and documented.
  • Limitations to accessible design due to existing conditions are identified and documented.
       
Element: Create an access design brief.
  • Client is interviewed and access design briefing questionnaire is completed according to organisational requirements.
  • Initial access design brief that reflects client’s aspirations for project are prepared.
  • Preliminary budget is prepared and incorporated into brief according to organisational requirements.
  • Brief is reviewed with required people according to organisational requirements.
  • Feedback received from review process is incorporated into brief.
       
Element: Discuss access design brief with client.
  • Brief is presented to client and extent that it reflects client’s aspirations is checked and confirmed.
  • Brief is discussed with client and agreed ideas are progressively incorporated.
  • Brief is reviewed to ensure compliance with legislative requirements for disability access.
       
Element: Distribute and store documentation.
  • Final agreed access design brief is prepared for client according to contractual arrangements and organisational requirements.
  • Brief and associated documentation are forwarded to client according to contractual arrangements.
  • Copy of brief and associated documentation are 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.

Identify and assess client requirements for development project.

1.1.

Client aspirations are elicited and confirmed using effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques, and are documented for later reference according to organisational requirements.

1.2.

Contractual arrangements are negotiated, confirmed, documented and stored according to client and organisational requirements.

1.3.

Design consequences of client’s aspirations are evaluated.

1.4.

Impact of BCA class of development is determined according to applicable legislation.

1.5.

Legislative requirements for access are determined according to class of development.

2.

Identify and assess access limitations imposed by development.

2.1.

Topographical limitations to accessible design are identified and documented.

2.2.

Limitations to accessible design due to existing conditions are identified and documented.

3.

Create an access design brief.

3.1.

Client is interviewed and access design briefing questionnaire is completed according to organisational requirements.

3.2.

Initial access design brief that reflects client’s aspirations for project are prepared.

3.3.

Preliminary budget is prepared and incorporated into brief according to organisational requirements.

3.4.

Brief is reviewed with required people according to organisational requirements.

3.5.

Feedback received from review process is incorporated into brief.

4.

Discuss access design brief with client.

4.1.

Brief is presented to client and extent that it reflects client’s aspirations is checked and confirmed.

4.2.

Brief is discussed with client and agreed ideas are progressively incorporated.

4.3.

Brief is reviewed to ensure compliance with legislative requirements for disability access.

5.

Distribute and store documentation.

5.1.

Final agreed access design brief is prepared for client according to contractual arrangements and organisational requirements.

5.2.

Brief and associated documentation are forwarded to client according to contractual arrangements.

5.3.

Copy of brief and associated documentation are 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 prepare an access design brief for three different classes of buildings for three different clients that complies with legislative requirements and fulfils client contractual arrangements.

In preparing access design briefs for each of the three buildings, the person must:

communicate effectively with clients to establish their design requirements for access

interpret and apply legislative and regulatory requirements relating to disability access to ensure that design brief for building work ensures access

integrate an understanding of disability awareness into the design brief for accessible building work

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

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

apply organisational management policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements

apply and adhere to work health and safety (WHS) regulations, policies and processes applicable to workplace operations

use business equipment effectively to prepare and present design brief and supporting documentation in required format

use research skills and analysis techniques to inform the design brief for the provision of access

provide final version of access design brief within required timeframe and according to organisational requirements.

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

anthropometric principles of accessible building design and fitout

principles of design relating to accessible buildings and fitouts

structural and construction principles of buildings

ergonomic principles of accessible building design and fitout

key principles for applying knowledge of functional systems of the human body to accessible design and fitout

key requirements of commonwealth, state and territory legislation, local government regulations, and Australian standards specified in the range of conditions

key requirements of international codes, standards, regulations and practices relating to preparing design briefs for accessible building work

disability awareness to inform access design brief, including:

range of disabilities to be considered when developing access design brief

disability-specific physical barriers to access

disability-specific minimum requirements for enhancing accessibility

organisational requirements for preparing design briefs for accessible building work, including:

access and equity policy, principles and practices

client service standards

code of conduct and code of ethics

client privacy and confidentiality requirements

communication channels and reporting procedures

communication of services offered

complaint and dispute resolution procedures

compliance with applicable legislation, codes and standards

compliance with applicable legal policies and guidelines relating to preparing design briefs for accessible building work

continuous improvement processes and standards

defined resource parameters

policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibilities and delegation

policies and procedures relating to setting fees and negotiating and managing contracts

processes for recording data and administering records

quality assurance requirements

records and information management systems and processes

WHS policies, procedures and programs

style guides and other guides used to prepare documents

limitations of own work role, responsibility and professional abilities with regard to above design access reports

processes for reading and interpreting concept plans

principles of risk management in relation to preparing design briefs for accessible buildings.


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.

Identify and assess client requirements for development project.

1.1.

Client aspirations are elicited and confirmed using effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques, and are documented for later reference according to organisational requirements.

1.2.

Contractual arrangements are negotiated, confirmed, documented and stored according to client and organisational requirements.

1.3.

Design consequences of client’s aspirations are evaluated.

1.4.

Impact of BCA class of development is determined according to applicable legislation.

1.5.

Legislative requirements for access are determined according to class of development.

2.

Identify and assess access limitations imposed by development.

2.1.

Topographical limitations to accessible design are identified and documented.

2.2.

Limitations to accessible design due to existing conditions are identified and documented.

3.

Create an access design brief.

3.1.

Client is interviewed and access design briefing questionnaire is completed according to organisational requirements.

3.2.

Initial access design brief that reflects client’s aspirations for project are prepared.

3.3.

Preliminary budget is prepared and incorporated into brief according to organisational requirements.

3.4.

Brief is reviewed with required people according to organisational requirements.

3.5.

Feedback received from review process is incorporated into brief.

4.

Discuss access design brief with client.

4.1.

Brief is presented to client and extent that it reflects client’s aspirations is checked and confirmed.

4.2.

Brief is discussed with client and agreed ideas are progressively incorporated.

4.3.

Brief is reviewed to ensure compliance with legislative requirements for disability access.

5.

Distribute and store documentation.

5.1.

Final agreed access design brief is prepared for client according to contractual arrangements and organisational requirements.

5.2.

Brief and associated documentation are forwarded to client according to contractual arrangements.

5.3.

Copy of brief and associated documentation are 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.

Legislation must include:

town planning requirements:

traffic control

car parking

building heights

landscaping

heritage

signage

environmental considerations

building legislation.

Legislative requirements for access must include:

anti-discrimination legislation

Australian standards, including AS 1428 Design for access and mobility

BCA

DDA

DDA Premises Standards

DDA Education Standards

DDA Transport Standards

international standards

local government building regulations

state and territory building legislation.

Limitations must include at least one of the following:

easements

availability of services, such as area without sewers

placement of existing services, including water mains, sewers and stormwater drains

unsuitable soil type

presence of hidden rock.

Access design briefing questionnaire must include information under at least six of the following headings:

information on client

agreements on fees

persons and organisations involved in project

general requirements

basic design factors

technical fact finding

records and preliminary investigations

deadlines.

Access design brief must include:

purpose and function of proposed building

limitations that impact on design

intended site

construction methodology

materials and finishes

allocation of space

specific fixtures, fittings and furniture

budget estimate, including estimate of construction, design and statutory costs.

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 aspirations are elicited and confirmed using effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques, and are documented for later reference according to organisational requirements. 
Contractual arrangements are negotiated, confirmed, documented and stored according to client and organisational requirements. 
Design consequences of client’s aspirations are evaluated. 
Impact of BCA class of development is determined according to applicable legislation. 
Legislative requirements for access are determined according to class of development. 
Topographical limitations to accessible design are identified and documented. 
Limitations to accessible design due to existing conditions are identified and documented. 
Client is interviewed and access design briefing questionnaire is completed according to organisational requirements. 
Initial access design brief that reflects client’s aspirations for project are prepared. 
Preliminary budget is prepared and incorporated into brief according to organisational requirements. 
Brief is reviewed with required people according to organisational requirements. 
Feedback received from review process is incorporated into brief. 
Brief is presented to client and extent that it reflects client’s aspirations is checked and confirmed. 
Brief is discussed with client and agreed ideas are progressively incorporated. 
Brief is reviewed to ensure compliance with legislative requirements for disability access. 
Final agreed access design brief is prepared for client according to contractual arrangements and organisational requirements. 
Brief and associated documentation are forwarded to client according to contractual arrangements. 
Copy of brief and associated documentation are recorded and retained for future reference according to organisational and legislative requirements. 

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