Qualification details

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Comment

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Updating of superseded equivalent imported units in the core and elective lists.

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Updating superseded equivalent imported units in elective lists:

• BSBMED301B to BSBMED301
• BSBWOR402A to BSBLDR403
• BSBWOR402A to BSBLDR403
• BSBWRK509A to BSBWRK510
• LMFFT4010B to MSFFT4010

This version released with CPP07 Version 14.4.

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Deletion of Access Consulting unit as approved by the Industry Reference Committee Release 15.0 of the CPP Property Services Training Package:

• CPPDSM5001A Advise on use and design of facilities
• CPPDSM5023A Implement facilities management plan
• CPPDSM5034A Monitor performance of property or facility portfolio.

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include the following facets :

Communication 

• displays sensitivity to disability issues
• displays empathy when eliciting client needs
• uses appropriate techniques to give clear and accurate information to clients
• relays information and provides feedback to team members
• interprets relevant regulations, legislation and definitions, relevant codes, industry standards, safety signs, financial requirements, data, plans, working drawings and specifications, and facilities management plans
• consults with relevant people regarding terms of reference, tenders, facilities requirements, facilities management, and procurement systems
• uses appropriate techniques to manage and resolve conflict
• is sensitive to individual, social and cultural differences
• discusses interpretation and implementation of relevant legislation with appropriate people
• prepares and presents a range of complex documents, including reports on access issues, quotes, briefs, discussion papers, tenders, contracts, specifications and schedules
• records, interprets and compares various data
• understands a range of terminology, including that relating to building and construction, anatomy and impairment, medical reports, and legislation
• evaluates building approval applications
• uses advocacy strategies to target those able to influence policy
• provides expert advice and reviews case documentation
• negotiates implementation of facilities management plans

Teamwork 

• works effectively with others
• consults with others to determine team roles and responsibilities
• supports and encourages team members to accept responsibility for their work and resolve problems
• seeks specialist and expert advice and feedback where required
• negotiates resolution of non-compliance issues with building development teams
• builds and maintains effective working relationships and networks
• participates on expert panels and facilitates effective group processes
• leads, motivates, coaches and mentors team members

Problem solving 

• assesses environmental barriers and develops appropriate access solutions
• negotiates and resolves conflict between clients and stakeholders
• seeks satisfactory resolution of issues raised by team members
• uses appropriate strategies to identify, mitigate and eliminate risks
• performs critical analysis, probability analysis and statistical analysis to interrogate a range of data
• performs measurements and calculations, including on body dimensions
• takes appropriate action where breaches in conformance or compliance are identified

Initiative and enterprise 

• applies the principles of ergonomics to the design of workplaces
• develops strategies to implement policies
• develops and evaluates public education strategies
• prepares concept designs for accessible building work and creative use of space
• provides leadership and innovative responses to emerging access issues
• finds innovative solutions to property-related problems
• facilitates change for greater awareness to disability access
• analyses own work practices and process outcomes critically
• engages colleagues and shares disability access knowledge
• adapts to new workplace situations

Planning and organising 

• prepares and administers documentation and implements organisational policies and procedures
• collects, organises and collates information, source documentation and data
• contributes to team planning
• develops risk management plans
• scopes work tasks, determines methodology, researches and drafts reports
• develops strategies to build effective working relationships
• coordinates development of policy documents, facilities and amenities for property users, purchasing systems, facilities construction and renovation, and arranging contractors and consultants
• organises effective public education programs
• prepares construction time schedules and assembles specifications
• controls and monitors resource expenditure and usage
• determines and regularly monitors property/facility portfolio performance requirements

Self-management 

• understands limitations of role, responsibilities and abilities and follows ethical practices, regulatory and organisational requirements and business standards
• works without supervision
• acts as a role model for others
• uses feedback to improve resources and products

Learning 

• identifies and accesses professional development opportunities
• provides training on presentation techniques
• maintains knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations, practices and industry updates

Technology 

• uses information technology to undertake research, complete business documents, and deliver presentations

Packaging rules

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

• 25 units of competency:

• 15 core units
• 10 elective units.

The elective units are chosen as follows:

• 1 unit from Group A
• 5 units from Group B
• the remaining units may include:

• elective units not already chosen from Groups A or B
• units from another Diploma or higher qualification in CPP07 or another current Training Package or state accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units 

BSBRSK501B

Manage risk

CPCCSV5004A

Apply legislation to urban development and building controls

CPPACC4001A

Apply disability awareness to assessing access situations

CPPACC4002A

Apply building control legislation to assess small-scale buildings for access

CPPACC4004A

Communicate effectively as an access consultant

CPPACC4005A

Conduct a building access audit

CPPACC4015A

Follow site occupational health and safety requirements

CPPACC4017A

Prepare access reports

CPPACC4022A

Work effectively as an access consultant

CPPACC5003A

Apply anthropometric principles to accessible building design and fitout

CPPACC5004A

Apply building codes and standards to accessible large-scale buildings

CPPACC5006A

Apply ergonomic principles to accessible building design and fitout

CPPACC5007A

Apply mechanics of human body functions to accessible building design and fitout

CPPACC5010A

Provide access advice on the design of the built environment

CPPACC5020A

Undertake research on access issues

Elective units 

Group A Access consulting 

CPPACC4006A

Conduct a playground access audit

CPPACC4007A

Conduct a streetscape access audit

CPPACC4008A

Conduct a transport conveyance and boarding device access audit

CPPACC4009A

Conduct a transport premises access audit

CPPACC4010A

Conduct an aged care facility access audit

CPPACC4011A

Conduct an educational facility access audit

CPPACC4012A

Conduct an outdoor recreation area access audit

Group B General electives 

BSBMED301

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

BSBLDR403

Promote team effectiveness

BSBWRK510

Manage employee relations

CHCPOL606B

Coordinate policy development

CPCCSV5003A

Produce working drawings for residential buildings

CPCCSV5010A

Interact with clients in a regulated environment

CPCCSV6009A

Implement performance based codes and risk management principles for buildings up to 3 storeys

CPCCSV6011A

Apply legal procedures to building surveying

CPCCSV6013A

Co-ordinate asset refurbishment

CPPACC5001A

Assess documentation of building work for access compliance

CPPACC5002A

Inspect access compliance during the building process

CPPACC5005A

Interpret and apply building control legislation when assessing large-scale buildings for access

CPPACC5008A

Assess the construction of existing buildings and new building work required to be accessible

CPPACC5009A

Evaluate materials for the construction of buildings for access

CPPACC5011A

Prepare a concept design for accessible building work

CPPACC5012A

Prepare a design brief for accessible building work

CPPACC5013A

Prepare and administer tender documentation for accessible building work

CPPACC5014A

Prepare contract documentation for accessible building work

CPPACC5015A

Prepare specification documentation for accessible building work

CPPACC5016A

Provide expert access advice on renovations to private dwellings

CPPACC5017A

Provide expert access advice on building renovations

CPPACC5018A

Provide expert access advice to a complainant or respondent

CPPACC5019A

Coordinate the development and implementation of Disability Discrimination Act Action Plans

CPPACC6001A

Participate as an access expert on an Access Panel

CPPACC6002A

Apply performance-based codes and risk management principles to assessing buildings for access

CPPACC6003A

Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to Alternative Building Solutions for access

CPPDSM5007A

Coordinate construction or renovation of facilities

CPPDSM5027A

Provide facilities and amenities for property users

HLTHIR403B

Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

LGACOM501B

Develop and organise public education programs

MSFFT4010

Identify and calculate production costs

PSPREG004

Promote client compliance