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

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

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPACC5005A
State Code
W9799
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/04/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2014
Field of Education
030905 - Building Services Engineering
Original Release Date
15/09/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit specifies the competency required to research, interpret and apply building accessibility legislation for use when assessing the accessibility of large-scale residential and commercial buildings.It includes the evaluation of the Australian common law system and the various sources of law applicable to the accessibility of large-scale building developments and the analysis and application of the professional code of practice required for the assessment and inspection of buildings.This unit is based on BCGSV5008A Applying building control legislation to building surveying.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Analyse the Australian administrative legal system.
  • 1.1 Differences between common law, statute law, delegated legislation and local government law are analysed and documented.1.2 Civil law and examples of civil action relevant to building accessibility of large-scale buildings are researched and analysed.1.3 Administrative law relevant to building accessibility is researched and analysed.
2Evaluate administrative law applicable to building accessibility.
  • 2.1 Individual elements of judicial review legislation are evaluated and documented.2.2 Natural justice issues related to decision making through the building control process are identified and evaluated.
3Describe the procedures and benefits of enforcing the law.
  • 3.1 Legislative benefits and examples of building accessibility enforcement are researched, analysed and documented.3.2 Major regulatory enforcement strategies are identified and recorded.3.3 The powers of entry of building certifiers are identified and analysed.3.4 The legal considerations of a building certifier obtaining a warrant are identified and documented.3.5 The types of evidence required to investigate and prove a breach of legislation are identified, gathered and documented.3.6 Processes for addressing non-compliance issues are identified and appropriate documentation is prepared in a format suitable for review by a building certifier.
4Analyse the impact of any other legislation on state and territory legislation regarding building and development control and access.
  • 4.1 Implications of commonwealth legislation on access upon state and territory building and development control legislation are examined and documented.4.2 Implications of other state and territory legislation on building and development control legislation and access are examined and documented.
5Analyse the professional code of practice applicable to the assessment of accessible large-scale buildings.
  • 5.1 The code of practice required by building industry regulators is analysed and evaluated in accordance with organisational requirements.5.2 Concepts regarding working within own area of personal competence are evaluated and practised.5.3 Concepts regarding duty of care as it relates to common law are evaluated and documented.5.4 Concepts regarding conflict of interest as specified by relevant legislation are identified and managed appropriately.
6Analyse the responsibilities and liabilities of access consultants and building certifiers and develop effective working relationships.
  • 6.1 Responsibilities and liabilities of access consultants are evaluated and documented.6.2 The statutory duties, responsibilities and liabilities of building certifiers as specified by relevant legislation are evaluated and documented.6.3 Strategies for establishing and building effective working relationships between access consultants and building certifiers are developed and implemented.
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.
Code of practice may relate to:
maintaining confidentiality
use of organisational property
duty of care
individual behaviour
non-discriminatory practices
ethical conduct
clear communication of services offered and fee for services
clear negotiation of fees.
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
access and equity policy, principles and practices
business and performance plans
client service policies, procedures and standards
codes of conduct and codes of practice
communication channels and reporting procedures
communication of services offered
complaint and dispute resolution procedures
compliance with legislation, codes and workplace standards
continuous improvement processes and standards
defined resource parameters
duty of care
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
ethical standards
legal policies and guidelines
occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs
organisational mission statement, goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
policies and procedures relating to the setting of fees and the negotiation and management of contracts

policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibilities and delegation
quality assurance and procedures manuals
privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures
records and information management systems and processes
style guides and other guides used to prepare documents.
Responsibilities may include:
working within own areas of competence
working within the law
maintaining a duty of care at all times in professional dealings
providing contracted services to the standard specified in a timely and professional manner
adhering to and implementing relevant industry codes of practice and ethics
participating in continuous professional development programs.
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.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving other competencies relevant to the job function.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
recognising the needs and desires of people with disabilities to engage fully in all aspects of society, and their right to do so
interpreting accurately the impacts of the full range of disabilities and the limitations that each disability places on the individual's ability to access the environment
interpreting accurately how the full range of environmental barriers impact on any of the impairments that people with disabilities might have
researching, analysing and evaluating building and anti-discrimination legislation for the provision of access to large-scale buildings
analysing the industry codes of practice and applying them to personal work situation
gathering appropriate evidence on non-compliance issues and preparing the relevant documentation for review by a building certifier
researching and analysing the responsibilities of building certifiers to ensure the provision of access to large-scale buildings
applying organisational management policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include:
a registered provider of assessment services
competency standards
assessment materials and tools
suitable assessment venue/equipment
workplace documentation
candidate special requirements
cost and time considerations.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.
State Code National Code Title Type
W980 CPP50711 Diploma of Access Consulting Qualification