Application
This unit of competency supports the access consulting service of serving on a BCA Access Panel. It involves the application of analysis, planning and evaluation to complex technical issues.
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1Review Access Panel case documentation. | 1.1 Case documentation is checked upon receipt to ensure it is full and complete. 1.2 Case documentation is read and interpreted for the adequacy of access provision in accordance with the relevant legislation and codes. 1.3 Ambiguities in the documentation are clarified with relevant persons. | ||
2Conduct research on relevant issues. | 2.1 Research is conducted on matters pertaining to the case using all relevant databases. 2.2 Advice from other access experts is sought to complement and supplement own expertise in relation to the specific case. 2.3 All research findings and their sources are referenced fully using recognised methods and documented for later retrieval and use. | ||
3Prepare and document arguments for Access Panel consideration. | 3.1 Arguments on issues relating to the case to be considered by other Access Panel members are developed based on own expertise and research findings. 3.2 Developed arguments are documented fully and all relevant supporting evidence is assembled and retained in a suitable manner for consideration by other Access Panel members. | ||
4Contribute actively to Access Panel deliberations. | 4.1 The extent of own competencies in relation to the case are examined and recognised in accordance with industry codes of practice and ethics. 4.2 Information and advice on potential solutions to the adequacies of access provision are provided to all Access Panel members. 4.3 Effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques are utilised to contribute to all discussions in a participative and constructive manner. 4.4 Advice on access issues is provided in an agreed format. 4.5 Agreed decisions are documented for future personal reference. | ||
5Assist in the preparation of the Access Panel decision document. | 5.1 Agreed decisions are documented in accordance with the Access Panel reporting guidelines. 5.2 The development and preparation of the Access Panel's reporting document for each case is assisted in accordance with Access Panel reporting guidelines. | ||
Required Skills
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required knowledge and understanding include:
Access Panel structures
anthropometric principles of accessible building design and fitout
the difference between common law, judicial precedents and legislation
commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination legislation and regulations
commonwealth, state and territory Heritage Acts
design, structural and construction principles of buildings
disability awareness
environmental issues impacting on material selection
ergonomic principles
functional systems of the human body
industry codes of practice and ethics
international standards on building access
jurisdiction of Access Panels
legislative requirements of presenting evidence to Access Panels
limitations of work role, responsibility and professional abilities
nature of building materials and effect of performance
occupational health and safety policies and procedures
processes for interpreting reports, working drawings and specifications
preparation of a current comprehensive curriculum vitae
principles and techniques associated with:
group dynamics and processes
leadership
communication and negotiation
planning
decision making
procedures and protocols for Access Panels
processes for recording data, administering records and preparing reports
relevant commonwealth, state and territory building and other legislation, local government regulations and Australian standards
research methodology and analytical processes
role of legal personnel on Access Panels
role, responsibilities and powers of building certifiers
state and territory Planning and Development Acts
relevant terminology and definitions in hazard identification
types of allowable evidence raised in Access Panels
types of issues raised in Access Panels.
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
review and evaluate arguments presented in Access Panel case documentation
application skills to:
apply relevant anti-discrimination and building legislation
apply industry building 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:
discuss issues relating to the provision of access presented in Access Panel case documentation and the relevant legislation with other Access Panel members
present arguments to other Access Panel members based on legislation and other research activities
seek alternative advice from other experts within own field
seek advice from experts in areas outside own expertise
literacy skills to:
assess and use workplace information on Access Panel role and responsibilities
read and interpret plans, specifications and structural drawings
read and use anatomical and medical terminology
read and use building and construction terminology
read and comprehend Access Panel case documentation
organisational skills to:
confirm that all relevant Access Panel case documentation is provided
research, reference, store and retrieve data for use in Access Panel processes
interpersonal skills to:
relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities
seek and obtain information in a sensitive and appropriate manner
facilitate change for greater awareness of disability access
participate in a team environment to complete tasks
analyse own work practices and process outcomes critically
engage colleagues and share disability access knowledge
adapt to new workplace situations
personal attributes relating to:
impartiality
fairness
independence
objectivity
confidentiality
respect
report-writing skills to:
prepare reports and other Access Panel documentation following Access Panel style policy, procedures and guidelines
research skills to:
initiate investigative research relating to specific Access Panel cases
source, analyse and evaluate building legislative requirements
source, analyse and evaluate legislative requirements for the provision of access
technical skills to:
identify problems and develop solutions
participate in decision-making processes
facilitate effective group processes to:
provide leadership
provide innovative responses to emerging access issues.
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 the role and responsibilities of the Access Panel and its members as set out in relevant legislation analysing the evidence presented in case arguments, other information obtained by the Access Panel and relevant legislative requirements forming realistic decisions based on the structured analysis of all relevant data and the application of relevant legislation researching and referring to recognised national and international data sources and publications on access issues interpreting the financial and social costs and benefits of Building Upgrade Plans and maintenance activities to provide access applying Access Panel 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.
Case documentation may include: | reports and documents from previous Access Panel hearings. |
Legislation and codes may include: | BCA DDA Premises Standard international legislation, codes and standards state and territory building legislation. |
Relevant person may include: | state and territory officers responsible for Access Panel affairs. |
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. |
Sectors
Unit sector
Access consulting
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable