Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor
This unit specifies the competency required to use knowledge of human anatomy and the skills required to determine human body size and shape and apply this information to the design of the environment in which people live and work.
The unit covers the application of basic data on the spread of body measurements of the human population, and requires the use of basic statistical techniques in analysing and interpreting this data. It includes the measurement of the components of body size and shape of individual persons, and the application of this data to the design of an accessible environment required by the individual.
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit
This unit of competency supports a number of access consulting services associated with the design and fitout of accessible buildings and the accessibility of the built environment.
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
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1 Determine the spread of body dimensions within a defined population . |
1.1 Key anatomical features of the human body are identified accurately. 1.2 Appropriate methodology for measuring key anatomical features is selected. 1.3 Anthropometric data is recorded in a recognised format appropriate for retrieval and statistical analysis in accordance with organisational requirements . |
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2 Analyse anthropometric data from a defined population and determine the statistical variations involved . |
2.1 Basic statistical analysis of data is applied to determine population variance. 2.2 Statistical parameters derived by appropriate analysis are reported in accordance with organisational requirements. 2.3 The analysis of findings is documented and reported using recognised statistical formats in accordance with organisational requirements. |
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3 Compare anthropometric data used in published architectural design documents with anthropometric data derived through measurement of a defined population . |
3.1 Published architectural design data is compared and verified against recent anthropometric data derived through measurement of a defined population. 3.2 Anthropometric data that proves different to published architectural design data is analysed to assess the extent of difference, possible causes for the difference and likely consequences of altering published architectural design data. |
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4 Identify the critical anthropometric features impacting on the ability of a person with a disability to work and function . |
4.1 The level of functioning of the person with a disability is determined in consultation with the client. 4.2 Anthropometric features relevant to the ability of the person with a disability to work and function independently are identified in consultation with the client using anthropometric methodology in accordance with organisational requirements. 4.3 Situations requiring specialist advice are identified and assistance is sought as required in accordance with organisational requirements. 4.4 Appropriate strategies for maximising the ability of the person with a disability to work and function independently are identified. 4.5 Identified strategies are communicated to the appropriate people for the design, construction and fitout of the client's premises. |
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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 :
- anatomical terminology
- anthropometric and ergonomic principles
- building terminology, definitions and hazard identification
- commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination legislation and regulations
- design, structural and construction principles of buildings
- disability awareness
- human anatomy
- industry codes of practice and ethics
- international codes, standards, regulations and practices
- limitations of work role, responsibility and professional abilities
- nature of building materials and effect of performance
- normal population variance
- occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and procedures
- processes for interpreting reports, working drawings and specifications
- processes for interpreting medical reports and terminology
- relevant commonwealth, state and territory building legislation, local government regulations and Australian standards
- research methodologies and analytical processes
- role, responsibilities and powers of building certifiers
statistical parameters of a normally distributed population.
Required skills and attributes include :
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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.
Anatomical features may include: |
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Anthropometric data applies to: |
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Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in: |
style guides and other guides used to prepare documents. |
Published architectural design data may be included in: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector
Access consulting