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Conduct playground access audits

Conduct playground access audits

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPACC4006
State Code
AXH12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2021
Field of Education
030905 - Building Services Engineering
Original Release Date
27/07/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to inspect playgrounds to assess their usability by people with disability against the requirements of relevant Australian Standards and legislation. It includes assessing playground elements and continuous accessible paths of travel and interconnectivity and preparing an access audit report.This unit is for individuals who work independently using specialised knowledge to conduct a range of access consulting services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Respond to client enquiry.
  • 1.1 Identify client requesting playground access audit and establish their authority to act according to workplace requirements.
  • 1.2 Consult with client to clarify access audit requirements and confirm own competence and organisational capability to respond to client needs.
  • 1.3 Obtain and document client authority to proceed with access audit activities according to workplace requirements.
2 Establish client relationship.
  • 2.1 Negotiate to confirm contractual arrangements with client, and document and store agreement according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 2.2 Negotiate and finalise written client brief, including detailed access audit instructions, according to workplace requirements.
  • 2.3 Obtain copies of all relevant documentation for playground access audit according to workplace requirements.
  • 2.4 Record all documentation received according to workplace requirements.
3 Prepare for playground access audit.
  • 3.1 Prepare playground access audit checklist appropriate to scale of audit task.
  • 3.2 Arrange and brief personnel required to efficiently conduct playground access audit according to workplace requirements.
  • 3.3 Select and prepare required tools and equipment according to workplace requirements.
  • 3.4 Access site according to agreed site access arrangements in consultation with relevant persons.
4 Carry out playground access audit.
  • 4.1 Interpret relevant documentation and carry out required measurements and calculations according to workplace requirements.
  • 4.2 Assess playground access from property boundary, car park or passenger set-down area for compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • 4.3 Assess play components, associated installations, and open playing spaces for compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • 4.4 Document identified non-compliances and rectification strategies to meet regulatory and workplace requirements.
5 Report on playground access audit.
  • 5.1 Prepare playground access audit report to meet contractual and workplace requirements.
  • 5.2 Review draft playground access audit report in consultation with relevant persons and incorporate feedback into final report.
  • 5.3 Forward playground access audit report to client according to contractual arrangements.
  • 5.4 Maintain copies of playground access audit report and associated documentation for future reference according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
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State Code National Code Title Type
W9778 CPPACC4006A Conduct a playground access audit Unit of competency