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Conduct a playground access audit
Conduct a playground access audit
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPACC4006A
CPPACC4006A
State Code
W9778
W9778
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2014
Field of Education
030905 - Building Services Engineering
Original Release Date
15/09/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit specifies the competency required to perform inspections of playgrounds to assess accessibility. Playground inspections may be conducted for the purposes of determining safety for, and usability by, people with disabilities.The assessments are made using current Australian standards and relevant state and territory legislation. The access audit report will provide a description of safety and accessibility, advice on compliance with existing legislation and usability by people with disabilities, and where necessary suggestions for corrective action.The unit requires an understanding of the concept of play and its contribution to all stages of child development. Access consultants require the ability to communicate with playground owners and managers on the interpretation and implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act and other relevant legislation.The access consultant may either work alone or as a member of a team.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Respond to client inquiry.
- 1.1 The client requesting the playground access audit is identified and their authority to act is established in accordance with organisational requirements.1.2 Client needs are discussed and confirmed using effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques in accordance with organisational requirements.1.3 Personal competence and organisational capability to respond to client needs are determined and assessed.1.4 Authority to proceed is negotiated with client and documented in accordance with organisational requirements.
2Establish client relationship.
- 2.1 Contractual arrangements are negotiated, confirmed, documented and stored in accordance with client, organisational and legislative requirements.2.2 A client brief providing the required level of detail is requested in accordance with organisational requirements.2.3 Site access arrangements are negotiated and relevant contact person is identified in accordance with client, organisational and legislative requirements.2.4 Copies of all relevant plans of the playground and associated documentation are obtained.
3Prepare for the playground access audit.
- 3.1 A playground access audit checklist appropriate to the scale of the audit task is prepared.3.2 Personnel required to efficiently conduct the playground access audit are assembled and briefed.3.3 Tools and equipment required to efficiently conduct the playground access audit are assembled.3.4 Tools and equipment are calibrated to manufacturers' specifications prior to conducting the playground access audit.3.5 Site is accessed in accordance with the agreed site access arrangements.
4Conduct the playground access audit.
- 4.1 Access to the playground from the property boundary, car park or passenger set-down area is assessed for the extent to which it satisfies the requirements for people with disabilities.4.2 Each station of the playground including the associated space, other play facilities and open playing spaces are assessed against relevant Australian standards and state and territory legislation for safety, including fall-safe surfaces, protruding objects and entrapment areas, etc.4.3 Each station of the playground is assessed and a statement of the recreation opportunity spectrum is prepared.4.4 Each feature of the recreation opportunity spectrum is assessed for access for people with disabilities and features of the playground found to be inaccessible are recorded.4.5 Appropriate strategies for overcoming any areas of access non-compliance are developed and documented.
5Prepare the playground access audit report.
- 5.1 A playground access audit report is prepared for the client in accordance with contractual arrangements and organisational requirements.5.2 The draft playground access audit report is reviewed with appropriate persons in accordance with organisational requirements.5.3 Feedback received from the review process is incorporated and the playground access audit report is completed.
6Distribute and store the playground access audit report.
- 6.1 Playground access audit report documentation is prepared in accordance with organisational arrangements.6.2 Playground access audit report documentation is forwarded to the client in accordance with contractual arrangements.6.3 A copy of the playground access audit report and associated documentation are recorded and retained for future reference in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
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.
Client may include:
architect
owner and manager
building designer
builder and developer
building certifier and surveyor
early childhood centre
local government
school.
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
OHS 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
privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures
quality assurance and/or procedures manuals
records and information management systems and processes
style guides and other guides used to prepare documents.
Interpersonal skills and communication techniques may include:
active listening to clarify and confirm understanding
control of tone of voice and body language
culturally aware/sensitive use of language and concepts
demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to negotiate
presenting options and consequences
providing constructive feedback
reflection
seeking feedback to confirm understanding of needs
summarising and paraphrasing to check understanding
using effective presentation aids (e.g. audiovisual slides, diagrams, photographs and pictures)
using language that is:
accurate, articulate and concise
positive, confident and cooperative
verbal or non-verbal.
Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation that affects organisational operation:
OHS
building
environmental
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations
anti-discrimination and diversity
Australian standards
codes of practice
local government regulations and by-laws
privacy legislation
quality assurance and certification requirements
trade practices laws and guidelines.
Client brief may include:
written instructions detailing requirements of the access consultant
playground plans.
Site access arrangements may include:
access and egress points
keys, passes and security clearances
OHS requirements, including PPE
timing of access.
Relevant contact person may include:
identified contact
owner and manager
site supervisor.
Playground access audit checklist may be developed in-house or purchased commercially, and may include the following:
playground identification and data sheet
minimum requirements summary sheets (spaces and special areas):
parking and passenger set-down zones
site-accessible paths and elements
entrances
playground-accessible paths of travel
individual stations (e.g. ramps, slides, climbing bars and sandpits)
special features (e.g. tunnels, mazes and chimes)
parent supervision site
technical requirement audit forms:
parking and passenger set-down zones
exterior access paths
ramps
kerb ramps
step ramps
stairs
entrances and exits
gates and doors
playground stations
fall-safe surfaces
toilets and showers
signage
tactile ground surface indicators
drinking fountains
telephones
playground access audit report form.
Personnel may include:
business partners
existing staff
new staff.
Other play facilities may include:
areas for digging and planting activities
cubby houses
sandpits
natural settings
water play areas.
Relevant Australian standards include:
AS 1924.1-1981 Playground equipment for parks, schools and domestic use - General requirements
AS 1924.2-1981 Playground equipment for parks, schools and domestic use - Design and construction - Safety aspects (incorporating Amendment 1)
AS 2555-1982 Supervised adventure playgrounds - Guide to establishment and administration
AS/NZS 4422-1996 Playground surfacing - Specifications, requirements and test method
AS/NZS 4486.1-1997 Playgrounds and playground equipment - Development, installation, inspection, maintenance and operation.
Recreation opportunity spectrum refers to:
a complete listing of all the play experiences that can be gained from the playground.
Appropriate person may include:
another member of the playground access audit team
business partner or colleague
staff member.
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.
Client may include:
architect
owner and manager
building designer
builder and developer
building certifier and surveyor
early childhood centre
local government
school.
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
OHS 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
privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures
quality assurance and/or procedures manuals
records and information management systems and processes
style guides and other guides used to prepare documents.
Interpersonal skills and communication techniques may include:
active listening to clarify and confirm understanding
control of tone of voice and body language
culturally aware/sensitive use of language and concepts
demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to negotiate
presenting options and consequences
providing constructive feedback
reflection
seeking feedback to confirm understanding of needs
summarising and paraphrasing to check understanding
using effective presentation aids (e.g. audiovisual slides, diagrams, photographs and pictures)
using language that is:
accurate, articulate and concise
positive, confident and cooperative
verbal or non-verbal.
Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation that affects organisational operation:
OHS
building
environmental
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations
anti-discrimination and diversity
Australian standards
codes of practice
local government regulations and by-laws
privacy legislation
quality assurance and certification requirements
trade practices laws and guidelines.
Client brief may include:
written instructions detailing requirements of the access consultant
playground plans.
Site access arrangements may include:
access and egress points
keys, passes and security clearances
OHS requirements, including PPE
timing of access.
Relevant contact person may include:
identified contact
owner and manager
site supervisor.
Playground access audit checklist may be developed in-house or purchased commercially, and may include the following:
playground identification and data sheet
minimum requirements summary sheets (spaces and special areas):
parking and passenger set-down zones
site-accessible paths and elements
entrances
playground-accessible paths of travel
individual stations (e.g. ramps, slides, climbing bars and sandpits)
special features (e.g. tunnels, mazes and chimes)
parent supervision site
technical requirement audit forms:
parking and passenger set-down zones
exterior access paths
ramps
kerb ramps
step ramps
stairs
entrances and exits
gates and doors
playground stations
fall-safe surfaces
toilets and showers
signage
tactile ground surface indicators
drinking fountains
telephones
playground access audit report form.
Personnel may include:
business partners
existing staff
new staff.
Other play facilities may include:
areas for digging and planting activities
cubby houses
sandpits
natural settings
water play areas.
Relevant Australian standards include:
AS 1924.1-1981 Playground equipment for parks, schools and domestic use - General requirements
AS 1924.2-1981 Playground equipment for parks, schools and domestic use - Design and construction - Safety aspects (incorporating Amendment 1)
AS 2555-1982 Supervised adventure playgrounds - Guide to establishment and administration
AS/NZS 4422-1996 Playground surfacing - Specifications, requirements and test method
AS/NZS 4486.1-1997 Playgrounds and playground equipment - Development, installation, inspection, maintenance and operation.
Recreation opportunity spectrum refers to:
a complete listing of all the play experiences that can be gained from the playground.
Appropriate person may include:
another member of the playground access audit team
business partner or colleague
staff member.
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 impacts on any of the impairments that people with disabilities might have
applying an understanding of the developmental role of children's play in the provision of playground access advice
interpreting and applying anti-discrimination legislation for the provision of access
interpreting and applying legislation for the provision of access
reading and interpreting plans accurately
using measurement tools correctly and recording collected data accurately
preparing a playground access audit report that complies with legislative requirements and fulfils contractual requirements
complying with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
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.
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 impacts on any of the impairments that people with disabilities might have
applying an understanding of the developmental role of children's play in the provision of playground access advice
interpreting and applying anti-discrimination legislation for the provision of access
interpreting and applying legislation for the provision of access
reading and interpreting plans accurately
using measurement tools correctly and recording collected data accurately
preparing a playground access audit report that complies with legislative requirements and fulfils contractual requirements
complying with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXH12 | CPPACC4006 | Conduct playground access audits | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W980 | CPP50711 | Diploma of Access Consulting | Qualification |
| W976 | CPP40811 | Certificate IV in Access Consulting | Qualification |
| AB629 | CPPSS00007 | Conduct Outdoor Access Audits Skill Set | Skill set |