Qualification details

Employability skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification 

Communication 

• consult with and engage industry colleagues, staff, clients and others who may be internal or external to the organisation
• research, prepare and present high-level reports and plans pitched appropriately to the needs of the audience
• use clear and insightful verbal and non-verbal communication
• read and interpret a range of information relevant to job/role, including industry reports, regulations, Acts, legislation and policies
• present information to others at briefings and via other forms of communication
• present professional advice to courts, tribunals and other forms of investigative and review panels
• negotiate with stakeholders, staff and customers
• foster change
• establish and maintain consultative processes

Teamwork 

• manage teams
• lead team effort towards identified goals
• liaise with relevant personnel across organisations and disciplines

Problem solving 

• review and interpret policy initiatives in order to:

• identify obstacles and/or opportunities for the organisation
• facilitate the preparation of informed client advice and reports

• identify client needs and match service delivery responses to address them
• negotiate solutions between parties and seek technical and policy resolution to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and codes
• form and test assumptions in an effort to resolve problems
• implement conflict-resolution strategies
• quantify the benefits of options and perform calculations to assist in solving problems
• weigh and consider all relevant facets of required outcomes, including organisational, client and social benefits as part of the planning process

Initiative and enterprise 

• identify business opportunities
• think and act proactively to solve problems and generate new and improved work practices and productivity
• identify relevant sources of information and use them effectively
• adjust quickly to changing situations
• drive change within the organisation and client groups

Planning and organising 

• lead project and related business planning processes
• manage risks
• plan and organise own work tasks and those of a team
• plan and organise resources to meet deadlines
• manage time and determine schedules to ensure work is completed on time
• coordinate tasks and processes
• undertake relevant research and evaluation to support work objectives

Self-management 

• demonstrate capacity to be a self-starter and self-motivated
• monitor own work and adjust accordingly to meet agreed standards and expectations
• manage own work area

Learning 

• undertake self-development opportunities
• contribute to learning in the workplace
• maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation, products and construction design solutions
• obtain feedback to identify ways to improve ongoing activities

Technology 

• use technology relevant to the job/role, which may include:

• conducting online research
• using software applications to manage and undertake projects
• using applications to manage finances and planning and reporting processes
• using applications to manage record keeping and records management
• adapt to the use of new technology as appropriate

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 8 units of competency:

• 6 core units
• 2 elective units.

The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:

• from the elective units listed below
• up to one unit may be chosen from Vocational Graduate Certificate and Vocational Graduate Diploma qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package or state-accredited course.

Core units 

CPPACC8001A

Research and analyse access and use requirements for people with diverse disabilities

CPPACC8002A

Research and analyse access solutions for the built environment

CPPACC8003A

Provide advice on solutions to access and use issues

CPPACC8004A

Develop policies and briefs relating to access to and use of the built environment

CPPACC8005A

Develop and advise on policies and procedures to enable access for people with disabilities

CPPACC8006A

Give evidence relating to access and use

Elective units 

CPPACC8007A

Audit built environment and infrastructure for accessibility compliance and propose solutions

CPPACC8008A

Contribute to design of accessible built environment and infrastructure

CPPBDN8001A

Research and evaluate construction materials and methods for complex building design projects

CPPBDN8002A

Research compliance requirements for complex building design projects

CPCMCM7001A

Plan and manage complex projects