CPPACC5011A
Prepare a concept design for accessible building work

This unit specifies the competency required to prepare a concept design to ensure that the building work provides adequate access for people with disabilities. The concept design should be appropriate and relevant to the nature of the design project. It should portray a design idea that enables the designer to investigate and communicate at a very general level the overall nature of the project. The concept design must clearly illustrate any client requests such as construction methodology and space allocation while ensuring that the development will provide adequate access for people with disabilities.Access consultants need to know the access requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Premises Standard, the DDA Transport Standard, the DDA Education Standard, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian standards in order to create concept designs for accessible buildings. They must be able to communicate with the client to elicit the purpose and function of the proposed building, and determine their needs and any limitations that impact on the design.

Application

This unit of competency 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 access consulting services are providing advice on building renovations and renovations to private dwellings, and developing designs for accessible buildings.


Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Assess client requirements.

1.1 Client's aspirations for the development project are elicited and confirmed using effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques in accordance with organisational requirements.

1.2 Design consequences of the client's aspirations are evaluated.

1.3 The impact of the class of development is determined in accordance with relevant legislation.

1.4 Legislative requirements for access are determined in accordance with the class of development.

2Assess access limitations imposed by the 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.

3Create concept design.

3.1 Initial concept design drawings portraying design features that reflect the client's aspirations are prepared.

3.2 The concept design is reviewed with appropriate person(s) in accordance with organisational requirements.

3.3 Feedback received from the review process is incorporated into the concept drawings.

4Discuss concept design with client.

4.1 Concept design drawings are presented to the client and the rationale for the design features are presented in relation to the client's aspirations.

4.2 The concept design is discussed with the client and agreed ideas are incorporated progressively.

4.3 The concept design is reviewed in accordance with legislative requirements to ensure required disability access is provided.

5Distribute and store documentation.

5.1 Final agreed concept design drawings are prepared for the client in accordance with contractual arrangements and organisational requirements.

5.2 The design drawings and associated documentation are forwarded to the client in accordance with contractual arrangements.

5.3 A copy of the design drawings 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:

anthropometric principles of accessible building design and fitout

commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination legislation and regulations

designs for the creative use of space

structural and construction principles of buildings

disability awareness

efficient and effective customer service

ergonomic principles of accessible building design and fitout

functional systems of the human body

industry codes of practice and ethics

international codes, standards, regulations and practices

limitations of work role, responsibility and professional abilities

measurements and calculations

organisational and professional procedures and business standards

principles of design relating to accessible buildings and fitouts

principles of risk management

processes for recording data and administering records

processes for reading and interpreting plans, working drawings and specifications

relevant commonwealth, state and territory building legislation, local government regulations and Australian standards

report writing

research methodology and analytical processes.

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

application skills to:

apply relevant codes of practice 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:

obtain information from the client on their aspirations for the project and provide advice on the design consequences

explain clearly information on issues and legislation relating to the provision of access

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

use workplace equipment and communication methods

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

literacy skills to:

assess and use workplace information

read and interpret legislation that could impact on the proposed design

organisational skills to:

prepare and manage documentation

develop communication strategies that ensure that the client is kept informed during the design process

collect, store and retrieve data for inclusion in the documentation provided to the client

develop and implement organisational policies and procedures

technical skills to:

develop designs that respond creatively to the client's requirements.

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

integrating an understanding of disability awareness into the concept design for the provision of access

communicating effectively with clients to establish their design requirements for access

identifying and applying relevant building and anti-discrimination legislation to ensure access

preparing a concept design that complies with legislative requirements and fulfils contractual requirements

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.

Aspirations may include:

purpose and function

financial return

general aesthetics of the building

impact of landscaping.

Interpersonal skills and communication techniques may include:

active listening to clarify and confirm understanding

control of tone of voice and body language

culturally aware/sensitive use of language and concepts

demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to negotiate

presenting options and consequences

providing constructive feedback

reflection

seeking feedback to confirm understanding of needs

summarising and paraphrasing to check understanding

using effective presentation aids (e.g. audiovisual slides, diagrams, photographs and pictures)

using language that is:

accurate, articulate and concise

positive, confident and cooperative

verbal or non-verbal.

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

occupational health and safety 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.

Relevant legislation may include:

town planning requirements:

traffic control

car parking

building heights

landscaping

heritage

signage

environmental considerations

building legislation.

Legislative requirements for access may include:

Australian standards

BCA

DDA Education Standard

DDA Premises Standard

DDA Transport Standard

local government building regulations

state and territory building legislation.

Limitations may include:

easements

availability of services e.g. area without sewers

placement of existing services e.g. water mains, sewers and stormwater drains

soil type

presence of hidden rock.

Concept designs should be:

inclusive - capable of addressing the multiple issues of the design project

visually descriptive - powerful enough to guide the development of full design documentation

adaptable - flexible enough to accept change

sustainable - able to endure manipulations and transformations during the design process without a loss of identity.

Design features may include:

horizontal and vertical functional zoning

zoning of degrees of privacy

horizontal and vertical circulation

site conditions and context

spatial hierarchy and relationships

geometric properties

natural and artificial lighting conditions

structure and enclosure.

Appropriate person may include:

another member of the design team

business partner or colleague

staff member.


Sectors

Unit sector

Access consulting


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable