Application
This unit of competency supports the access consulting service of providing advice on building renovations.
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1Identify areas of building that require modification to achieve access. | 1.1 Classification of the building to be renovated is determined in accordance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA). 1.2 BCA requirements for access to the class of building to be renovated are determined. 1.3 Areas of the building that require modification to achieve compliant access required by building legislation are identified. 1.4 Appropriate renovation options for non-compliant areas and non-compliant elements to achieve a compliant level of access are determined. | ||
2Provide advice to client on renovation process to achieve compliant access. | 2.1 Appropriate steps in the renovation process for achieving compliant access are determined. 2.2 Processes to be undertaken to renovate the building spaces and elements to achieve compliance are determined. 2.3 Proposed renovation process is discussed with the client and the extent to which compliant access can be achieved is explained. | ||
3Identify areas of the building where pre-existing conditions prevent compliant access. | 3.1 Non-compliant areas and elements unable to be modified due to pre-existing conditions are identified and documented. 3.2 Advice is provided on renovation options for upgrade where pre-existing conditions prevent modification to full compliance. | ||
4Prepare the building renovations access report. | 4.1 A building renovations access report is prepared for the client in accordance with contractual arrangements and organisational requirements. 4.2 The draft building renovations access report is reviewed with appropriate persons in accordance with organisational requirements. 4.3 Feedback received from the review process is incorporated and the building renovations access report is completed. | ||
5Distribute and store the building renovations access report. | 5.1 The building renovations access report and associated documentation are prepared in accordance with organisational arrangements. 5.2 The building renovations access report and associated documentation are forwarded to the client in accordance with contractual arrangements. 5.3 A copy of the building renovations access report and associated documentation are recorded and retained for future reference in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements. | ||
Required Skills
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required knowledge and understanding include:
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination legislation and regulations
design and construction principles of buildings
disability awareness
efficient and effective customer service
industry codes of practice and ethics
limitations of work role, responsibility and professional abilities
nature of building materials and effect of performance
occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and procedures
organisational and professional procedures and business standards
privacy legislation and confidentiality requirements
processes for recording data and administering records
processes for interpreting reports, working drawings and specifications
relevant commonwealth, state and territory building legislation, local government regulations and Australian standards
report writing
research methods
relevant terminology and definitions in hazard identification.
Required skills and attributes include:
analytical skills to:
interpret and apply legislative requirements pertaining to disability access
interpret the impacts of the full range of disabilities and the limitations that each disability places on the individual's ability to access the environment
interpret how the full range of environmental barriers impacts on people with disabilities (who may have any of many impairments)
evaluate the provision of access in relation to legislative requirements
application skills to:
apply relevant codes of practice and other legislative requirements to work processes
apply and adhere to all OHS regulations, policies and processes in the workplace
apply disability awareness to work processes
maintain knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations, practices and industry updates
communication skills to:
explain clearly information on issues relating to the provision of access
identify client needs
consult effectively with clients and colleagues
impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means
interpersonal skills to:
relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities
provide advice in a sensitive and appropriate manner
facilitate change for greater awareness of disability access
analyse own work practices and process outcomes critically
engage colleagues and share disability access knowledge
adapt to new workplace situations
literacy skills to:
assess and use workplace information
interpret building industry terminology and jargon
read and understand instructions concerning OHS and the use of equipment, tools and PPE
read and record data
negotiation skills to:
clarify client requirements
establish the contractual conditions with the client
establish the site access arrangements
numeracy skills to:
undertake measurement tasks
perform calculations, such as those necessary to determine the provision of access
organisational skills to:
prepare and administer documentation
implement organisational policies and procedures
respond to customer service expectations
prepare contracts and meet contractual obligations
problem-solving skills to:
develop appropriate strategies for addressing areas of access non-compliance
report-writing skills to:
prepare a building renovations access report to meet the contractual requirements of the client
prepare a building renovations access report that meets organisational requirements
research skills to:
locate and evaluate manufacturers' specifications on building products that could be used in a building renovation to determine suitability
teamwork skills to:
work effectively with other people
technical skills to:
read and interpret plans and specifications
carry out measurements and calculations
select appropriate tools and equipment
safely handle tools and equipment
technology skills to:
apply information technology and computer skills to prepare working documentation and reports.
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment | This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving other competencies relevant to the job function. |
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: recognising the needs and desires of people with disabilities to engage fully in all aspects of society, and their right to do so interpreting accurately the impacts of the full range of disabilities and the limitations that each disability places on the individual's ability to access the environment interpreting accurately how the full range of environmental barriers impact on any of the impairments that people with disabilities might have interpreting and applying anti-discrimination legislation for the provision of access interpreting and applying other relevant legislation for the provision of access reading and interpreting building plans accurately using measurement tools correctly and recording collected data accurately assessing accurately the method of the building's construction interpreting accurately manufacturers' specifications and advising on their suitability for providing practical access preparing a building renovations access report that complies with legislative requirements and fulfils contractual requirements complying with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations applying organisational management policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Resource implications for assessment include: a registered provider of assessment services competency standards assessment materials and tools suitable assessment venue/equipment workplace documentation candidate special requirements cost and time considerations. Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that: competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Classification of the building is: | prescribed in Part A of the BCA. |
Building legislation may include: | Australian standards BCA Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) DDA Premises Standard DDA Transport Standard local government building regulations state and territory building legislation. |
Client may include: | owner and manager building designer builder building certifier developer. |
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in: | access and equity policy, principles and practices business and performance plans client service policies, procedures and standards codes of conduct and codes of practice communication channels and reporting procedures communication of services offered complaint and dispute resolution procedures compliance with legislation, codes and workplace standards continuous improvement processes and standards defined resource parameters duty of care employer and employee rights and responsibilities ethical standards legal policies and guidelines OHS policies, procedures and programs organisational mission statement, goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes policies and procedures relating to the setting of fees and the negotiation and management of contracts policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibilities and delegation privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures quality assurance and procedures manuals records and information management systems and processes style guides and other guides used to prepare documents. |
Appropriate person may include: | another member of the building renovations access team business partner or colleague staff member. |
Sectors
Unit sector
Access consulting
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable