Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor
This unit specifies the competency required to organise and present information gathered on disability access compliance for people with disabilities. It requires the ability to organise and evaluate gathered information and data, and prepare and present reports and attachments in a format suitable for review and dissemination. This work would be carried out under limited supervision within organisational guidelines.
Access consultants need to know the access requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act Premises Standard, the Building Code of Australia and the relevant Australian standards in order to prepare an access report.
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit
This unit of competency supports the full range of access consulting services. The preparation of access reports is a requirement of most of the types of activities undertaken by access consultants. This unit of competency will support the work of access consultants in preparing reports and associated documentation as part of their overall provision of access consulting services.
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 Organise information . |
1.1 Gathered information is organised and prioritised in a logical manner with regard to the intended use of the report and in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements . 1.2 Gathered information is assessed for relevance and accuracy, consistent with client terms of reference, and reporting and organisational requirements. 1.3 Additional information is sought as required from identified sources and verified for relevance and accuracy in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.4 All information is handled safely and securely in accordance with client confidentiality, and legislative and organisational requirements. |
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1.5 Business equipment is used to manage information efficiently and effectively in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisational requirements. |
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2 Compile report . |
2.1 Report format , style and structure are established in accordance with industry standards, and client and organisational requirements. 2.2 Report content is checked for accuracy and the report is prepared in accordance with client instructions and organisational requirements. 2.3 Conclusions and recommendations are clearly supported by the information gathered and verifiable evidence. 2.4 Attachments are relevant and consistent with references made in the body of the report in accordance with organisational requirements. 2.5 Language is used in the final report that is clear, concise, free of inconsistencies and meets client requirements and organisational standards of style, format and accuracy. |
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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 :
- commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination legislation and regulations
- disability awareness
- editing procedures
- how to source and access documentation to meet the requirements of the report
- industry codes of practice and ethics
- legislative and statutory requirements relevant to the gathering and reporting of information
- limitations of work role, responsibility and professional abilities
- methods of collecting and recording relevant data
- operational principles of business equipment
- organisational procedures for recording and reporting
- organisational requirements with regard to report format, style, structure and presentation
- principles and techniques of effective questioning to obtain specific information
- procedures to maintain the safety and security of information
- providing and presenting evidence to support claims made in the report
- relevant sources of information
- report-writing methods appropriate to own role and responsibilities
research methods.
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)
- determine the intended purpose of the report and collect, evaluate and organise data to meet the report's intended use
- interpret and analyse routine and non-routine situations to establish suitable methods of reporting
- application skills to:
- apply relevant codes of practice and other legislative requirements to work processes
- apply disability awareness to work processes
- maintain knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations, practices and industry updates
- communication skills to:
- apply effective communication and negotiation techniques, including active listening and questioning
- apply effective written communication skills to clearly and concisely convey information
- 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
- 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
- locate and interpret legislation and legal cases on the provision of access
- organisational skills to:
- prioritise work tasks for completion within designated timeframes
- collate and organise information in a logical manner
- check information for relevance and accuracy
- prepare and manage documentation
- develop and implement organisational policies and procedures
- estimate and calculate resource and equipment requirements
- research and evaluation skills to:
- source, analyse and evaluate legislative requirements for the provision of access
- technical skills to:
- use a range of business equipment
- write reports using appropriate format, style, structure and presentation.
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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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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Information may include: |
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Legislative requirements may relate to: |
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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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Clients may be: |
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Reporting requirements may include: |
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Information sources may include: |
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Business equipment may include: |
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Report format requirements may relate to: |
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Attachments may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector
Access consulting
