Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor
This unit specifies the competency required to provide advice on building fitout to achieve optimum access to new and existing buildings. This advice is required in order to inform clients of the appropriate design, materials and placement of fixtures, fitment and furniture which are not regulated under existing building law.
Access consultants must be conversant with the relevant codes and standards that provide information on the placement of fixtures, fitment and furniture to achieve optimum access for people with disabilities. Access consultants must also ensure that they are aware of new products and services available in the marketplace.
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit
This unit of competency supports the access consulting services of providing advice on building renovations and developing designs for accessible buildings.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
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Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1 Identify the fitout appropriate for the building class . |
1.1 The building class is established in accordance with relevant building legislation . 1.2 Spaces required to be accessible are determined in accordance with relevant building legislation. 1.3 The usual fixtures and fittings required for each space are determined in accordance with relevant building legislation. |
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2 Provide advice on installation options to achieve access that complies with relevant legislation . |
2.1 Advice provided on the appropriate accessibility of each fixture and fitting is based on relevant building legislation. 2.2 Advice provided on ancillary trades required for the installation of each accessible fixture and fitting is based on manufacturers' specifications. |
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3 Prepare the building fitout access report . |
3.1 A building fitout access report is prepared for the client in accordance with contractual arrangements and organisational requirements . 3.2 The draft building fitout access report is reviewed with appropriate persons in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.3 Feedback received from the review process is incorporated and the building fitout access report is completed. |
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4 Distribute and store the building fitout access report . |
4.1 The building fitout access report and associated documentation are prepared in accordance with organisational requirements. 4.2 The building fitout access report and associated documentation are forwarded to the client in accordance with contractual arrangements. 4.3 A copy of the building fitout access report and associated documentation are recorded and retained for future reference in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements. |
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Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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
- 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 understand instructions for the placement and use of fixtures, fitment and furniture
- 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:
- prepare advice on building fitout based on an analysis of the options available to provide appropriate access
- report-writing skills to:
- prepare a building fitout report to meet the contractual requirements of the client
- prepare a building fitout report that meets organisational requirements
- research skills to:
- access sources of manufacturers' specifications on products that could be used in a building fitout 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 Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Range Statement
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.
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Relevant building legislation may include: |
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Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in: |
style guides and other guides used to prepare documents. |
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Appropriate person may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector
Access consulting
