Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 10:31 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:31 AM AWST
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Give evidence relating to access and use
Give evidence relating to access and use
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPACC8006A
CPPACC8006A
State Code
WD470
WD470
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/03/2014
Field of Education
030905 - Building Services Engineering
Original Release Date
07/03/2014
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research and report to a court, tribunal or panel hearing on matters regarding access and use issues for people with disabilities. It covers application of the expert knowledge and understanding of the access consultant in matters of legislation, regulations, standards, codes and planning schemes; application of ergonomics and the human geometry of people with disabilities to access provision; and analysis of built environment issues with positive and negative impacts on people with sensory and cognitive impairments. It requires the clear preparation and presentation of technically accurate and unbiased information and an understanding of and respect for the duty of an expert witness to the court.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine and manage scope of required report and associated risk.
- 1.1 Scope of the expert advice to be provided to the court, tribunal or panel hearing is reviewed.
- 1.2 Own professional expertise is defined and capacity to conduct research and provide required report and evidence are determined by conducting a risk assessment.
- 1.3 Potential for conflict of interest with the matter being heard is assessed.
- 1.4 Ability to proceed with the hearing is determined according to legal requirements and with regard to professional ethics.
- 1.5 Timeframes and commercial arrangements to support the preparation and giving of evidence are negotiated with the client.
2 Research and prepare evidence.
- 2.1 Documentation relating to access and use issues is reviewed and facts are checked with client or other professionals as required.
- 2.2 Detailed compliance requirements relating to access and use issues are researched and interpreted from applicable legislation, codes, standards and premises owner or developer specifications.
- 2.3 Professional network of subject matter experts is consulted on technically accurate interpretations of requirements as necessary.
- 2.4 Gaps in, and conflicts and interactions between, applicable compliance requirements are analysed, and interpretations are considered and noted.
3 Prepare for appearance.
- 3.1 Arrangements for own role and involvement in proceedings are confirmed.
- 3.2 Documentation and exhibits are prepared according to legislation and court or tribunal protocols, policies and procedures.
- 3.3 Solutions that could resolve access and use compliance issues are prepared and documented.
4 Present evidence.
- 4.1 Protocols and relevant rules of evidence are followed throughout proceedings.
- 4.2 Feedback from counsel and/or court or tribunal officer and comments by deciding authority are noted and addressed.
- 4.3 Evidence is presented in a clear, concise, objective and articulate manner in line with professional standards.
- 4.4 Considered expert evidence consistent with qualifications and expertise is provided on request.
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.
Scope of the matters addressed by the court, tribunal or panel may include:
applications for exemptions to provide access and use based on hardship
difficult or inaccessible access to and use of premises
employment discrimination
lack of accessible and appropriate facilities
less favourable treatment of people with disabilities in a venue or by a service provider.
Court, tribunal or panel may include:
Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) conciliations
AHRC hearings
local government appeals forums
state or territory government agencies
state-based administrative appeal tribunals
state-based anti-discrimination tribunals
federal court hearings.
Clients may include:
architects
builders
building designers
building surveyors
court or tribunal
developers
individuals seeking personal redress
lawyers
owners
planners
policy makers
users of premises, infrastructure or facilities
welfare rights and advocacy groups.
Legislation, codes and standards may include:
Australian and international standards
NCC
Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards, known as the Premises Standards (PS)
Disability Discrimination Act and regulations and amendments
Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT)
Disability Standards for Education
state and territory Acts covering provision of evidence to courts
state, territory and local authority legislation, regulations and planning requirements.
Scope of the matters addressed by the court, tribunal or panel may include:
applications for exemptions to provide access and use based on hardship
difficult or inaccessible access to and use of premises
employment discrimination
lack of accessible and appropriate facilities
less favourable treatment of people with disabilities in a venue or by a service provider.
Court, tribunal or panel may include:
Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) conciliations
AHRC hearings
local government appeals forums
state or territory government agencies
state-based administrative appeal tribunals
state-based anti-discrimination tribunals
federal court hearings.
Clients may include:
architects
builders
building designers
building surveyors
court or tribunal
developers
individuals seeking personal redress
lawyers
owners
planners
policy makers
users of premises, infrastructure or facilities
welfare rights and advocacy groups.
Legislation, codes and standards may include:
Australian and international standards
NCC
Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards, known as the Premises Standards (PS)
Disability Discrimination Act and regulations and amendments
Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT)
Disability Standards for Education
state and territory Acts covering provision of evidence to courts
state, territory and local authority legislation, regulations and planning requirements.
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.
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 the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular, the person should demonstrate the ability to:
identify level of professional expertise and its relevance to the scope of operations of the court, tribunal or panel hearing
conduct a risk assessment to determine whether the level and type of professional expertise are appropriate to participate in the court, tribunal or panel hearing
conduct research into two different cases, including:
analyse documentation relating to the case
analyse applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards
check facts
prepare for and appear in court, tribunal or panel hearings relating to two different cases.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with regulatory and Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
relevant legislation, codes, standards and guidelines
case information to support appearances at two different court, tribunal or panel hearings
two different court, tribunal or panel hearings.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the CPP07 Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
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 the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular, the person should demonstrate the ability to:
identify level of professional expertise and its relevance to the scope of operations of the court, tribunal or panel hearing
conduct a risk assessment to determine whether the level and type of professional expertise are appropriate to participate in the court, tribunal or panel hearing
conduct research into two different cases, including:
analyse documentation relating to the case
analyse applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards
check facts
prepare for and appear in court, tribunal or panel hearings relating to two different cases.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with regulatory and Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
relevant legislation, codes, standards and guidelines
case information to support appearances at two different court, tribunal or panel hearings
two different court, tribunal or panel hearings.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the CPP07 Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXH37 | CPPACC8006 | Give evidence relating to access and use | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J825 | CPP80313 | Graduate Diploma of Access Consulting | Qualification |