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Research and analyse access and use requirements for people with diverse disabilities
Research and analyse access and use requirements for people with diverse disabilities
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPACC8001A
CPPACC8001A
State Code
WD465
WD465
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/03/2014
Field of Education
030905 - Building Services Engineering
Original Release Date
07/03/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required by access consultants to research and analyse complex and highly specialised information relating to access and use requirements for people with diverse disabilities in order to build a significant knowledge base for application to their work. It includes developing an in-depth understanding of the range and nature of variations in people’s abilities and disabilities, the implications for the provision of access to and use of the built environment, and the extent and limitations of compliance requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop and manage a knowledge bank on access to the built environment for people with disabilities
- 1.1 Sources of information on the requirements of people with disabilities to enable access to and use of the built environment are researched and evaluated.
- 1.2 Sources of information on compliance requirements for access to and use of the built environment are researched and evaluated.
- 1.3 Forums for discussion and debate regarding effects of disabilities on access to and use of the built environment are researched and used.
- 1.4 Processes are put in place to ensure access to and currency of information regarding legislative changes and best practice solutions.
- 1.5 Information management system is developed and maintained to ensure currency and availability of information in knowledge bank.
- 1.6 Information is shared and discussed with internal or external personnel as required.
2 Analyse effects of disabilities on access to and use of the built environment.
- 2.1 Static and functional anthropometrics of people with physical disabilities are researched, and requirements for access and use are analysed and confirmed.
- 2.2 Functional abilities and needs of people with sensory impairment are researched and requirements for access and use are analysed and confirmed.
- 2.3 Functional abilities and needs of people with cognitive impairment are researched and requirements for access and use are analysed and confirmed.
- 2.4 Advancements in ergonomic practices and data are monitored and relevant information is applied to analysis of requirements for access to and use of the built environment.
3 Analyse compliance requirements for access to and use of the built environment.
- 3.1 Content and application of relevant legislation, codes and standards are analysed in relation to ergonomic principles and access and use requirements of people with disabilities.
- 3.2 Content and application of relevant government development policies and urban planning regulations are analysed in relation to ergonomic principles and access and use requirements of people with disabilities.
- 3.3 Conflicting compliance provisions and access issues that are not the subject of legislation are identified, and access solutions are analysed and critiqued in relevant forums.
4 Contribute to the development of the access consulting sector.
- 4.1 Opportunities for learning and reflection on the needs of people with disabilities and the principles of access and use are sought, and findings and ideas are discussed with colleagues and refined.
- 4.2 Research findings on best practices in access and use provision are documented and shared with colleagues and relevant professionals within the framework of access governance.
- 4.3 Opportunities for participation in professional debate and decision making regarding access and use compliance issues and solutions are sought and contributions made.
- 4.4 Opportunities for improvement of access and use provisions are sought and contributions made.
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.
Disabilities may include:
a single disability or combination of disabilities
impairment: problem in body function or structure, such as significant damage or loss
activity limitation: difficulty in executing core functions of self-care, mobility or communication
participation restriction: problem in involvement in life situations, such as school or employment
permanent or temporary disabilities.
Processes may include:
development and maintenance of networks with relevant personnel
membership of relevant associations
subscriptions to relevant publications, e-forums and websites.
Anthropometrics refers to:
measurements of the human body dimensions of people both with and without disabilities
reach ranges of people both with and without disabilities
step and gait of people both with and without disabilities, including people who are blind and vision impaired using a white cane or a guide dog
visual range capabilities of people with and without vision loss.
Ergonomic practices and data may include:
details of wheelchair circulation and reach requirements
scientific study of persons in their own environment to measure their potential to navigate or operate equipment
research data, such as Guide to Ergonomics Principles in the Design and Selection of Office Furniture (AMD 16084) 1990
impact of technologies on ergonomic performance, efficiency and effectiveness.
Legislation, codes and standards may include:
Australian and international standards
Australian and international guideline documents
Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards
Disability Discrimination Act and regulations and amendments
Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT)
Disability Standards for Education
NCC
state, territory and local authority legislation, regulations and planning requirements.
Disabilities may include:
a single disability or combination of disabilities
impairment: problem in body function or structure, such as significant damage or loss
activity limitation: difficulty in executing core functions of self-care, mobility or communication
participation restriction: problem in involvement in life situations, such as school or employment
permanent or temporary disabilities.
Processes may include:
development and maintenance of networks with relevant personnel
membership of relevant associations
subscriptions to relevant publications, e-forums and websites.
Anthropometrics refers to:
measurements of the human body dimensions of people both with and without disabilities
reach ranges of people both with and without disabilities
step and gait of people both with and without disabilities, including people who are blind and vision impaired using a white cane or a guide dog
visual range capabilities of people with and without vision loss.
Ergonomic practices and data may include:
details of wheelchair circulation and reach requirements
scientific study of persons in their own environment to measure their potential to navigate or operate equipment
research data, such as Guide to Ergonomics Principles in the Design and Selection of Office Furniture (AMD 16084) 1990
impact of technologies on ergonomic performance, efficiency and effectiveness.
Legislation, codes and standards may include:
Australian and international standards
Australian and international guideline documents
Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards
Disability Discrimination Act and regulations and amendments
Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT)
Disability Standards for Education
NCC
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:
select and subscribe to reliable sources of information on:
requirements of people with disabilities for access to and use of the built environment
current and proposed compliance requirements
evaluate new information regarding:
effects of disabilities on access to and use of the built environment
advancements in ergonomic practices
develop an information management system to underpin own knowledge bank on access issues and solutions
analyse existing and proposed compliance requirements and debate related issues in relevant forums
evaluate best practices in access and use provision and discuss in relevant forums.
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:
information management systems
relevant industry publications and forums.
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:
select and subscribe to reliable sources of information on:
requirements of people with disabilities for access to and use of the built environment
current and proposed compliance requirements
evaluate new information regarding:
effects of disabilities on access to and use of the built environment
advancements in ergonomic practices
develop an information management system to underpin own knowledge bank on access issues and solutions
analyse existing and proposed compliance requirements and debate related issues in relevant forums
evaluate best practices in access and use provision and discuss in relevant forums.
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:
information management systems
relevant industry publications and forums.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXG54 | CPPACC8001 | Research and analyse access and use requirements for people with diverse disabilities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J825 | CPP80313 | Graduate Diploma of Access Consulting | Qualification |
| BGI2 | CPP80221 | Graduate Diploma of Building Design | Qualification |