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

CPPACC8006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Give evidence relating to access and use

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPACC8006 - Give evidence relating to access and use
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research and report to a court, tribunal or panel hearing on access matters and use issues for people with disabilities. It covers application of the expert knowledge and understanding of the access consultant in matters of legislation, regulations, standards, codes and planning schemes; application of ergonomics and the human geometry of people with disabilities to access provision; and analysis of built environment issues with positive and negative impacts on people with sensory and cognitive impairments. It requires the clear preparation and presentation of technically accurate and unbiased information, and an understanding of and respect for the duty of an expert witness to the court.The unit supports access consultants who provide accurate and objective evidence to a range of courts, tribunals or panel hearings regarding access and use matters for people with disabilities. It applies to experienced access consultants who provide subject matter expertise to a range of clients, who may include owners, planners, architects, builders, developers, building designers, or building surveyors; courts or tribunals; individuals seeking personal redress; lawyers; policy makers; users of premises, infrastructure or facilities; or welfare rights and advocacy groups.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:

computer and software to access information relating to each of the cases specified in the performance evidence

physical conditions:

two different court, tribunal or panel hearings relating to above cases

specifications:

case information to support appearances at the two cases specified in the performance evidence

applicable legislation, standards, codes and guidelines.

Timeframe:

in line with timeframe established in contractual arrangements and court, tribunal or panel hearings.

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: Determine and manage scope of required report and associated risk.
  • Scope ofmatters of expert advice to be provided to the court, tribunal or panel hearing is reviewed.
  • Own professional expertise is defined and capacity to conduct research and provide required report and evidence is determined by conducting a risk assessment.
  • Potential for conflict of interest with the matter being heard is assessed.
  • Ability to proceed with the hearing is determined according to legal requirements and with regard to professional ethics.
  • Timeframes and commercial arrangements to support the preparation and giving of evidence are negotiated with client.
       
Element: Research and prepare evidence.
  • Documentation relating to access and use issues is reviewed and facts are checked with client or other professionals as required.
  • Detailed compliance requirements relating to access and use issues are researched and interpreted from applicable legislation, standards, codes, and premises owner or developer specifications.
  • Professional network of subject matter experts is consulted on technically accurate interpretations of requirements, as required.
  • Gaps in, and conflicts and interactions between, applicable compliance requirements are analysed, and interpretations are considered and noted.
       
Element: Prepare for appearance.
  • Arrangements for own role and involvement in proceedings are confirmed.
  • Documentation and exhibits are prepared according to legislation and court or tribunal protocols, policies and procedures.
  • Solutions that could resolve access and use compliance issues are prepared and documented.
       
Element: Present evidence.
  • Protocols and rules of evidence are followed throughout proceedings.
  • Feedback from counsel and/or court or tribunal officer and comments by deciding authority are noted and addressed.
  • Evidence is presented in a clear, concise, objective and articulate manner in line with professional standards.
  • Considered expert evidence consistent with qualifications and expertise is provided on request.
       


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.

Determine and manage scope of required report and associated risk.

1.1.

Scope ofmatters of expert advice to be provided to the court, tribunal or panel hearing is reviewed.

1.2.

Own professional expertise is defined and capacity to conduct research and provide required report and evidence is determined by conducting a risk assessment.

1.3.

Potential for conflict of interest with the matter being heard is assessed.

1.4.

Ability to proceed with the hearing is determined according to legal requirements and with regard to professional ethics.

1.5.

Timeframes and commercial arrangements to support the preparation and giving of evidence are negotiated with client.

2.

Research and prepare evidence.

2.1.

Documentation relating to access and use issues is reviewed and facts are checked with client or other professionals as required.

2.2.

Detailed compliance requirements relating to access and use issues are researched and interpreted from applicable legislation, standards, codes, and premises owner or developer specifications.

2.3.

Professional network of subject matter experts is consulted on technically accurate interpretations of requirements, as required.

2.4.

Gaps in, and conflicts and interactions between, applicable compliance requirements are analysed, and interpretations are considered and noted.

3.

Prepare for appearance.

3.1.

Arrangements for own role and involvement in proceedings are confirmed.

3.2.

Documentation and exhibits are prepared according to legislation and court or tribunal protocols, policies and procedures.

3.3.

Solutions that could resolve access and use compliance issues are prepared and documented.

4.

Present evidence.

4.1.

Protocols and rules of evidence are followed throughout proceedings.

4.2.

Feedback from counsel and/or court or tribunal officer and comments by deciding authority are noted and addressed.

4.3.

Evidence is presented in a clear, concise, objective and articulate manner in line with professional standards.

4.4.

Considered expert evidence consistent with qualifications and expertise is provided on request.

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 give evidence relating to access and use in two different cases; each case appearing before a different forum from the following:

Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) conciliation

AHRC hearing

local government appeals forum

state or territory government agency

state-based administrative appeal tribunal

state-based anti-discrimination tribunal

federal court hearing.

In each of the above cases, the person must:

identify level of own professional expertise and its relevance to the scope of operations of the court, tribunal or panel hearing

conduct a risk assessment to determine whether the level and type of professional expertise are appropriate to participate in the court, tribunal or panel hearing

conduct research into the case, including:

analysing provided documentation relating to the case against requirements specified in documentation provided to court, tribunal or panel

analysing applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes

checking facts

prepare for and appear in the court, tribunal or panel hearing.

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

access and use compliance requirements, including:

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

advocacy, legislative and regulatory frameworks relating to access to and use of the built environment

building and construction industry processes, roles and terminology

court principles, practices and protocols relating to providing evidence

legal requirements for providing evidence, including accurate, fair and objective data

gaps and trends in, interrelation of, and conflict between compliance requirements

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 as they relate to adequate access for people with disabilities

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

requirements of people with different disabilities, and the aids and solutions available, such as:

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

passenger lifts 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.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.

Determine and manage scope of required report and associated risk.

1.1.

Scope ofmatters of expert advice to be provided to the court, tribunal or panel hearing is reviewed.

1.2.

Own professional expertise is defined and capacity to conduct research and provide required report and evidence is determined by conducting a risk assessment.

1.3.

Potential for conflict of interest with the matter being heard is assessed.

1.4.

Ability to proceed with the hearing is determined according to legal requirements and with regard to professional ethics.

1.5.

Timeframes and commercial arrangements to support the preparation and giving of evidence are negotiated with client.

2.

Research and prepare evidence.

2.1.

Documentation relating to access and use issues is reviewed and facts are checked with client or other professionals as required.

2.2.

Detailed compliance requirements relating to access and use issues are researched and interpreted from applicable legislation, standards, codes, and premises owner or developer specifications.

2.3.

Professional network of subject matter experts is consulted on technically accurate interpretations of requirements, as required.

2.4.

Gaps in, and conflicts and interactions between, applicable compliance requirements are analysed, and interpretations are considered and noted.

3.

Prepare for appearance.

3.1.

Arrangements for own role and involvement in proceedings are confirmed.

3.2.

Documentation and exhibits are prepared according to legislation and court or tribunal protocols, policies and procedures.

3.3.

Solutions that could resolve access and use compliance issues are prepared and documented.

4.

Present evidence.

4.1.

Protocols and rules of evidence are followed throughout proceedings.

4.2.

Feedback from counsel and/or court or tribunal officer and comments by deciding authority are noted and addressed.

4.3.

Evidence is presented in a clear, concise, objective and articulate manner in line with professional standards.

4.4.

Considered expert evidence consistent with qualifications and expertise is provided on request.

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.

Matters must include at least one of the following:

applications for exemptions to provide access and use based on hardship

difficult or inaccessible access to and use of premises

employment discrimination

lack of accessible and appropriate facilities

less favourable treatment of people with disabilities in a venue or by a service provider.

Legislation, standards and codesmust include:

Australian and international standards relating to access

BCA

DDA and its regulations and amendments

DDA Premises Standards

DDA Transport Standards

DDA Education Standards

state and territory Acts covering provision of evidence to courts

state, territory and local authority legislation, regulations and planning requirements.

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
Scope ofmatters of expert advice to be provided to the court, tribunal or panel hearing is reviewed. 
Own professional expertise is defined and capacity to conduct research and provide required report and evidence is determined by conducting a risk assessment. 
Potential for conflict of interest with the matter being heard is assessed. 
Ability to proceed with the hearing is determined according to legal requirements and with regard to professional ethics. 
Timeframes and commercial arrangements to support the preparation and giving of evidence are negotiated with client. 
Documentation relating to access and use issues is reviewed and facts are checked with client or other professionals as required. 
Detailed compliance requirements relating to access and use issues are researched and interpreted from applicable legislation, standards, codes, and premises owner or developer specifications. 
Professional network of subject matter experts is consulted on technically accurate interpretations of requirements, as required. 
Gaps in, and conflicts and interactions between, applicable compliance requirements are analysed, and interpretations are considered and noted. 
Arrangements for own role and involvement in proceedings are confirmed. 
Documentation and exhibits are prepared according to legislation and court or tribunal protocols, policies and procedures. 
Solutions that could resolve access and use compliance issues are prepared and documented. 
Protocols and rules of evidence are followed throughout proceedings. 
Feedback from counsel and/or court or tribunal officer and comments by deciding authority are noted and addressed. 
Evidence is presented in a clear, concise, objective and articulate manner in line with professional standards. 
Considered expert evidence consistent with qualifications and expertise is provided on request. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CPPACC8006 - Give evidence relating to access and use
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

CPPACC8006 - Give evidence relating to access and use

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

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