Application
This unit of competency supports a number of access consulting services associated with the design and fitout of accessible buildings and the accessibility of the built environment.
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1Determine the level of impairment in human anatomy and body function within a defined population. | 1.1 Key functional systems of the human body are identified accurately. 1.2 Appropriate terminology for describing impairment of key body functions is selected and applied. 1.3 The relationship between impairment, disability and handicap is recognised. 1.4 Extent of impairment in a defined population is recorded in a recognised format for retrieval and statistical analysis in accordance with organisational requirements. | ||
2Analyse the impact of anatomical and functional impairment of the musculoskeletal system on the mobility needs of a defined population, and the consequences for accessible design. | 2.1 Published accessibility design data for mobility is assessed against anatomical and functional impairment data for its ability to meet the mobility needs of the defined population. 2.2 Data on anatomical and functional impairment of the musculoskeletal system for a defined population is compared with published accessibility design data to identify any differences in mobility needs and the extent of those differences. | ||
2.3 Possible causes for the difference between the defined population and the published accessibility design data are identified, and the likely consequences of altering published accessibility design data are assessed. | |||
3Analyse the impact of anatomical and functional impairment of the eye and vision system on the wayfinding needs of a defined population and the consequences for accessible design. | 3.1 Published accessibility design data for wayfinding is assessed against anatomical and functional impairment of the eye and vision system data for its ability to meet the wayfinding needs of the defined population. 3.2 Data on anatomical and functional impairment of the eye and vision system for a defined population is compared with published accessibility design data to identify any differences in mobility needs and the extent of those differences. 3.3 Possible causes for the difference between the defined population and the published accessibility design data are identified, and the likely consequences of altering published accessibility design data are assessed. | ||
4Analyse the impact of anatomical and functional impairment of the ear and auditory system on the communication needs of a defined population and the consequences for accessible design. | 4.1 Published accessibility design data for communication is assessed against anatomical and functional impairment of the ear and auditory system data for its ability to meet the communication needs of the defined population. 4.2 Data on anatomical and functional impairment of the ear and auditory system for a defined population is compared with published accessibility design data to identify any differences in mobility needs and the extent of those differences. 4.3 Possible causes for the difference between the defined population and the published accessibility design data are identified, and the likely consequences of altering published accessibility design data are assessed. |
Required Skills
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required knowledge and understanding include:
anatomical terminology
commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination legislation and regulations
disability awareness
human anatomy, body systems and functions
industry codes of practice and ethics
international codes, standards, regulations and practices
limitations of work role, responsibility and professional abilities
normal population variance
occupational health and safety legislation and procedures
processes for interpreting reports, working drawings and specifications
preparation of research findings
principles of design relating to accessible buildings and fitouts
principles of safe and efficient workplace design
relevant commonwealth, state and territory building legislation, local government regulations and Australian standards
research methodologies and analytical processes
statistical parameters of a normally distributed population
relevant terminology and definitions in hazard identification.
Required skills and attributes include:
analytical skills to: analyse, evaluate and apply legislative requirements pertaining to disability access analyse and evaluate the impacts of the full range of disabilities and the limitations that each disability places on the individual's ability to access the environment analyse and evaluate how environmental barriers impact on people with disabilities interpret and analyse routine and non-routine situations to establish suitable methods of reporting application skills to: apply relevant anti-discrimination and building legislation apply relevant industry codes of practice and ethics, and other legislative requirements to work processes apply disability awareness to work processes apply current Australian and international building codes, standards, regulations and practices communication skills to: explain clearly the findings from data analysis on human body functions and the relevance of the findings to ensuring appropriate access explain clearly information on issues and legislation relating to the provision of access consult effectively with colleagues and other experts impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means use workplace equipment and communication methods literacy and numeracy skills to: assess and use workplace information measure anatomical and functional impairment and record data read and interpret statistical data organisational skills to: coordinate data collection of defined populations prepare and manage documentation collect, store and retrieve data for analysis and reporting develop and implement organisational policies and procedures interpersonal skills to: relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities consult and 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 research and evaluation skills to: source, analyse and evaluate published architectural design data source, analyse and evaluate legislative requirements for the provision of access technical skills to determine: the normality of population variance human body dysfunction and ability design solutions to overcome environmental barriers for the full range of disabilities and increase the ability of people to work and function in the community the statistical parameters of a normal population distribution. |
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 identifying functional systems of the human body and their behaviour, and recording data accurately in preparation for analysis analysing human body systems data using appropriate statistical methodologies conducting comparative analysis on anatomical and impairment data of human body systems derived from defined population and published accessibility design data identifying design solutions to architectural barriers that impact on people with impairment of body systems 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.
Functional systems of the human body include: | musculoskeletal nervous circulatory respiratory digestive urinary endocrine eyes and vision ears and auditory nose and olfactory. |
Terminology for describing impairment of key body functions may include: | musculoskeletal system arthritis rheumatism osteoporosis brittle bones (Osteogenesis imperfecta) muscular dystrophy Duchenne disease Landouzy-Dejerine disease Myotonic dystrophy repetitive strain injury fractures amputation arthrogryposis multiplex congenita contracture achondroplasia (Dwarfism) myasthenia gravis osteomyelitis Paget's disease spondylitis (ankylosis) |
nervous system cerebral palsy epilepsy poliomyelitis multiple sclerosis motor neurone disease Parkinson's disease Friedreich's ataxia Alzheimer's disease spina bifida spinal injury (paraplegia and quadriplegia) head injuries amyotrophic lateral sclerosis aphasia ataxia athetosis benign congenital hypotonia encephalitis hemiplegia and monoplegia Huntington's chorea hydrocephalus syringomyelia | |
intellectual and mental disorders Down syndrome autism low intellectual development schizophrenia and delusional disorders anxiety disorders obsessive-compulsive disorder phobias post-traumatic stress disorder bipolar disorder depression and mania dissociative disorders (e.g. amnesia) hypochondriasis psychosomatic disorders suicidal behaviour | |
circulatory system haemophilia arterial sclerosis chronic cardiac congestion venous disorders cerebral haemorrhage cardiac failure sickle cell anaemia respiratory system cystic fibrosis asthma digestive system bowel movement disorders tumours urinary system chronic infection urinary incontinence endocrine system diabetes hypothyroidism gout | |
eyes and vision loss of central vision (e.g. macular degeneration) loss of parts of visual field (e.g. diabetic retinopathy) loss of peripheral vision (e.g. glaucoma) loss of contrast vision (e.g. cataract) blindness colour deficiency ears and auditory system hearing loss otosclerosis noise-related age-related deafness perforation of the eardrum cochlear damage auditory nerve damage | |
middle and inner ear disorders Meniere's disease tinnitus vertigo. | |
Impairment refers to: | medical condition and diagnosis. |
Disability refers to: | loss of function due to medical condition. |
Handicap refers to: | environmental impact due to loss of function. |
Accessibility design data for mobility may include: | Building Code of Australia (BCA) Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) DDA Premises Standard AS1428 Part 1 architectural data publications international codes, standards, regulations and practices. |
Anatomical and functional impairment of the musculoskeletal system may include: | amputation arthritis brittle bones fractures muscular dystrophy osteoporosis repetitive strain injury rheumatism. |
Accessibility design data for wayfinding may include: | BCA DDA DDA Premises Standard AS1428 Part 4 architectural data publications international codes, standards, regulations and practices. |
Anatomical and functional impairment of the eye and vision system may include: | blindness colour deficiency low vision. |
Accessibility design data for communication may include: | BCA DDA DDA Premises Standard AS1428 Part 5 architectural data publications international codes, standards, regulations and practices. |
Anatomical and functional impairment of the ear and auditory system may include: | deafness low hearing Meniere's disease. |
Sectors
Unit sector
Access consulting
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable