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Apply mechanics of human body functions to accessible building design and fitout
Apply mechanics of human body functions to accessible building design and fitout
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPACC5007A
CPPACC5007A
State Code
W9801
W9801
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
50
Description
This unit specifies the competency required to apply knowledge of human anatomy, body function and the functional limitations that result from impairment of the various body systems to the design of an accessible environment.The application of this unit requires knowledge of human anatomy including the brain and nervous system, the musculoskeletal system, the eye and the ear. Knowledge of the consequences of dysfunction of the various body systems will be necessary for the access consultant to provide advice on appropriate design solutions for achieving an accessible environment.The access consultant may work alone or contribute to a team.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Determine the level of impairment in human anatomy and body function within a defined population.
- 1.1 Key functional systems of the human body are identified accurately.1.2 Appropriate terminology for describing impairment of key body functions is selected and applied.1.3 The relationship between impairment, disability and handicap is recognised.1.4 Extent of impairment in a defined population is recorded in a recognised format for retrieval and statistical analysis in accordance with organisational requirements.
2Analyse the impact of anatomical and functional impairment of the musculoskeletal system on the mobility needs of a defined population, and the consequences for accessible design.
- 2.1 Published accessibility design data for mobility is assessed against anatomical and functional impairment data for its ability to meet the mobility needs of the defined population.2.2 Data on anatomical and functional impairment of the musculoskeletal system for a defined population is compared with published accessibility design data to identify any differences in mobility needs and the extent of those differences.
- 2.3 Possible causes for the difference between the defined population and the published accessibility design data are identified, and the likely consequences of altering published accessibility design data are assessed.
3Analyse the impact of anatomical and functional impairment of the eye and vision system on the wayfinding needs of a defined population and the consequences for accessible design.
- 3.1 Published accessibility design data for wayfinding is assessed against anatomical and functional impairment of the eye and vision system data for its ability to meet the wayfinding needs of the defined population.3.2 Data on anatomical and functional impairment of the eye and vision system for a defined population is compared with published accessibility design data to identify any differences in mobility needs and the extent of those differences.3.3 Possible causes for the difference between the defined population and the published accessibility design data are identified, and the likely consequences of altering published accessibility design data are assessed.
4Analyse the impact of anatomical and functional impairment of the ear and auditory system on the communication needs of a defined population and the consequences for accessible design.
- 4.1 Published accessibility design data for communication is assessed against anatomical and functional impairment of the ear and auditory system data for its ability to meet the communication needs of the defined population.4.2 Data on anatomical and functional impairment of the ear and auditory system for a defined population is compared with published accessibility design data to identify any differences in mobility needs and the extent of those differences.4.3 Possible causes for the difference between the defined population and the published accessibility design data are identified, and the likely consequences of altering published accessibility design data are assessed.
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.
Functional systems of the human body include:
musculoskeletal
nervous
circulatory
respiratory
digestive
urinary
endocrine
eyes and vision
ears and auditory
nose and olfactory.
Terminology for describing impairment of key body functions may include:
musculoskeletal system
arthritis
rheumatism
osteoporosis
brittle bones (Osteogenesis imperfecta)
muscular dystrophy
Duchenne disease
Landouzy-Dejerine disease
Myotonic dystrophy
repetitive strain injury
fractures
amputation
arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
contracture
achondroplasia (Dwarfism)
myasthenia gravis
osteomyelitis
Paget's disease
spondylitis (ankylosis)
nervous system
cerebral palsy
epilepsy
poliomyelitis
multiple sclerosis
motor neurone disease
Parkinson's disease
Friedreich's ataxia
Alzheimer's disease
spina bifida
spinal injury (paraplegia and quadriplegia)
head injuries
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
aphasia
ataxia
athetosis
benign congenital hypotonia
encephalitis
hemiplegia and monoplegia
Huntington's chorea
hydrocephalus
syringomyelia
intellectual and mental disorders
Down syndrome
autism
low intellectual development
schizophrenia and delusional disorders
anxiety disorders
obsessive-compulsive disorder
phobias
post-traumatic stress disorder
bipolar disorder
depression and mania
dissociative disorders (e.g. amnesia)
hypochondriasis
psychosomatic disorders
suicidal behaviour
circulatory system
haemophilia
arterial sclerosis
chronic cardiac congestion
venous disorders
cerebral haemorrhage
cardiac failure
sickle cell anaemia
respiratory system
cystic fibrosis
asthma
digestive system
bowel movement disorders
tumours
urinary system
chronic infection
urinary incontinence
endocrine system
diabetes
hypothyroidism
gout
eyes and vision
loss of central vision (e.g. macular degeneration)
loss of parts of visual field (e.g. diabetic retinopathy)
loss of peripheral vision (e.g. glaucoma)
loss of contrast vision (e.g. cataract)
blindness
colour deficiency
ears and auditory system
hearing loss
otosclerosis
noise-related
age-related
deafness
perforation of the eardrum
cochlear damage
auditory nerve damage
middle and inner ear disorders
Meniere's disease
tinnitus
vertigo.
Impairment refers to:
medical condition and diagnosis.
Disability refers to:
loss of function due to medical condition.
Handicap refers to:
environmental impact due to loss of function.
Accessibility design data for mobility may include:
Building Code of Australia (BCA)
Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
DDA Premises Standard
AS1428 Part 1
architectural data publications
international codes, standards, regulations and practices.
Anatomical and functional impairment of the musculoskeletal system may include:
amputation
arthritis
brittle bones
fractures
muscular dystrophy
osteoporosis
repetitive strain injury
rheumatism.
Accessibility design data for wayfinding may include:
BCA
DDA
DDA Premises Standard
AS1428 Part 4
architectural data publications
international codes, standards, regulations and practices.
Anatomical and functional impairment of the eye and vision system may include:
blindness
colour deficiency
low vision.
Accessibility design data for communication may include:
BCA
DDA
DDA Premises Standard
AS1428 Part 5
architectural data publications
international codes, standards, regulations and practices.
Anatomical and functional impairment of the ear and auditory system may include:
deafness
low hearing
Meniere's disease.
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.
Functional systems of the human body include:
musculoskeletal
nervous
circulatory
respiratory
digestive
urinary
endocrine
eyes and vision
ears and auditory
nose and olfactory.
Terminology for describing impairment of key body functions may include:
musculoskeletal system
arthritis
rheumatism
osteoporosis
brittle bones (Osteogenesis imperfecta)
muscular dystrophy
Duchenne disease
Landouzy-Dejerine disease
Myotonic dystrophy
repetitive strain injury
fractures
amputation
arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
contracture
achondroplasia (Dwarfism)
myasthenia gravis
osteomyelitis
Paget's disease
spondylitis (ankylosis)
nervous system
cerebral palsy
epilepsy
poliomyelitis
multiple sclerosis
motor neurone disease
Parkinson's disease
Friedreich's ataxia
Alzheimer's disease
spina bifida
spinal injury (paraplegia and quadriplegia)
head injuries
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
aphasia
ataxia
athetosis
benign congenital hypotonia
encephalitis
hemiplegia and monoplegia
Huntington's chorea
hydrocephalus
syringomyelia
intellectual and mental disorders
Down syndrome
autism
low intellectual development
schizophrenia and delusional disorders
anxiety disorders
obsessive-compulsive disorder
phobias
post-traumatic stress disorder
bipolar disorder
depression and mania
dissociative disorders (e.g. amnesia)
hypochondriasis
psychosomatic disorders
suicidal behaviour
circulatory system
haemophilia
arterial sclerosis
chronic cardiac congestion
venous disorders
cerebral haemorrhage
cardiac failure
sickle cell anaemia
respiratory system
cystic fibrosis
asthma
digestive system
bowel movement disorders
tumours
urinary system
chronic infection
urinary incontinence
endocrine system
diabetes
hypothyroidism
gout
eyes and vision
loss of central vision (e.g. macular degeneration)
loss of parts of visual field (e.g. diabetic retinopathy)
loss of peripheral vision (e.g. glaucoma)
loss of contrast vision (e.g. cataract)
blindness
colour deficiency
ears and auditory system
hearing loss
otosclerosis
noise-related
age-related
deafness
perforation of the eardrum
cochlear damage
auditory nerve damage
middle and inner ear disorders
Meniere's disease
tinnitus
vertigo.
Impairment refers to:
medical condition and diagnosis.
Disability refers to:
loss of function due to medical condition.
Handicap refers to:
environmental impact due to loss of function.
Accessibility design data for mobility may include:
Building Code of Australia (BCA)
Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
DDA Premises Standard
AS1428 Part 1
architectural data publications
international codes, standards, regulations and practices.
Anatomical and functional impairment of the musculoskeletal system may include:
amputation
arthritis
brittle bones
fractures
muscular dystrophy
osteoporosis
repetitive strain injury
rheumatism.
Accessibility design data for wayfinding may include:
BCA
DDA
DDA Premises Standard
AS1428 Part 4
architectural data publications
international codes, standards, regulations and practices.
Anatomical and functional impairment of the eye and vision system may include:
blindness
colour deficiency
low vision.
Accessibility design data for communication may include:
BCA
DDA
DDA Premises Standard
AS1428 Part 5
architectural data publications
international codes, standards, regulations and practices.
Anatomical and functional impairment of the ear and auditory system may include:
deafness
low hearing
Meniere's disease.
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
identifying functional systems of the human body and their behaviour, and recording data accurately in preparation for analysis
analysing human body systems data using appropriate statistical methodologies
conducting comparative analysis on anatomical and impairment data of human body systems derived from defined population and published accessibility design data
identifying design solutions to architectural barriers that impact on people with impairment of body systems
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 impact on any of the impairments that people with disabilities might have
identifying functional systems of the human body and their behaviour, and recording data accurately in preparation for analysis
analysing human body systems data using appropriate statistical methodologies
conducting comparative analysis on anatomical and impairment data of human body systems derived from defined population and published accessibility design data
identifying design solutions to architectural barriers that impact on people with impairment of body systems
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODJ58 | CPPACC5007 | Apply mechanics of human body functions to accessible building design and fitout | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W980 | CPP50711 | Diploma of Access Consulting | Qualification |