Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate the principles of universal access into all work practices. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
People working in any role in any industry apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit, which focuses on a general knowledge of accessibility issues and the ways in which work practices may be reviewed and adjusted to ensure the needs of those with disabilities are met. This unit is written so that it may be contextualised to meet particular industry requirements. The generic nature of this unit means that combined assessment and/or training with a wide range of other units within many Training Packages is appropriate. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Source information on accessibility |
1.1. Identify relevant sources of information on accessibility issues appropriate to the work context 1.2. Review accessibility information and extract key information to inform work practice |
2. Apply principles of accessibility to work activities |
2.1. Identify accessibility requirements of colleagues/customers and potential barriers within own area of work 2.2. Assess the ways in which accessibility requirements are met through review of current work practices 2.3. Where appropriate, consult with relevant colleagues/customers on ways to enhance accessibility 2.4. Adjust work practices to enhance accessibility within scope of individual responsibility |
3. Encourage consideration of accessibility issues in the workplace |
3.1. Share relevant information on accessibility issues with colleagues 3.2. Where appropriate, make recommendations to others on ways to improve accessibility within the organisation |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the 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 |
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must provide for:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Sources of information on accessibility issues may include: |
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Accessibility requirements may include or relate to: |
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Ways to enhance accessibility may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Industry capability - workplace effectiveness |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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