Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Access Consulting

Diploma of Access Consulting

Qualification
National Code:
CPP50721
State Code:
BGX0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0401 - Architecture And Urban Environment
Original TGA Release Date
19/05/2021
Approved Date
27/07/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
990
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2021
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 19/05/2021 Current Approved
Description

This is a qualification for access consultants who are self-directed and have substantial depth of knowledge and skills to provide expert advice in the provision of access consulting services. Access consultants interpret and apply the requirements of relevant legislation, codes and standards, including building control and anti-discrimination legislation and the National Construction Code (NCC), to ensure compliance of provisions for access for people with disability.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Twenty five (25) units of competency:
- Fifteen (15) core units
- Ten (10) elective units.

For the elective units:
- One (1) unit must be selected from Group A
- Five (5) units must be selected from Group B
- remaining units may be selected from Group A or B if not already chosen, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the Diploma or higher level provided they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve the qualification.
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODJ52 CPPACC5003 Apply anthropometric principles to accessible building design and fitout 60 Unit of competency
ODJ61 CPPACC5004 Apply building codes and standards to accessible large-scale buildings 50 Unit of competency
AXI63 CPPACC4002 Apply building control legislation to accessibility assessment of small-scale buildings 60 Unit of competency
AXG41 CPPACC4001 Apply disability awareness to assess and determine access solutions 40 Unit of competency
AXF68 CPPACC5006 Apply ergonomic principles to accessible building design and fitout 50 Unit of competency
W9573 CPCCSV5004A Apply legislation to urban development and building controls 30 Unit of competency
ODJ58 CPPACC5007 Apply mechanics of human body functions to accessible building design and fitout 50 Unit of competency
AXJ00 CPPACC4004 Communicate effectively as an access consultant 40 Unit of competency
AXF31 CPPACC4005 Conduct building access audits 50 Unit of competency
AXG50 CPPACC4015 Follow WHS requirements when working at client sites 40 Unit of competency
OCE90 BSBOPS504 Manage business risk 50 Unit of competency
AXI91 CPPACC4017 Prepare access reports 30 Unit of competency
ODJ55 CPPACC5010 Provide access advice on the design of the built environment 30 Unit of competency
ODJ57 CPPACC5020 Undertake research on access issues 30 Unit of competency
AXH16 CPPACC4022 Work effectively as an access consultant 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Access Consutling Elective Units

At least one (1) unit to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXG14 CPPACC4010 Conduct aged care facility access audits 40 Unit of competency
AXF39 CPPACC4011 Conduct educational facility access audits 40 Unit of competency
AXI67 CPPACC4012 Conduct outdoor recreation area access audits 40 Unit of competency
AXH12 CPPACC4006 Conduct playground access audits 40 Unit of competency
AXG46 CPPACC4007 Conduct streetscape access audits 50 Unit of competency
AXH75 CPPACC4008 Conduct transport conveyance and boarding device access audits 60 Unit of competency
AXF69 CPPACC4009 Conduct transport premises access audits 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B: General Elective Units

At least five (5) units to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODJ56 CPPACC6002 Apply performance-based codes and risk management principles when assessing buildings for access 30 Unit of competency
ODJ54 CPPACC6003 Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to assess solutions for access 30 Unit of competency
ODJ62 CPPACC5001 Assess building work documentation for access compliance 25 Unit of competency
ODJ60 CPPACC5008 Assess the construction of existing buildings and new building work required to be accessible 60 Unit of competency
AXF52 CPPDSM5007 Coordinate construction or renovation of facilities 15 Unit of competency
ODJ63 CPPACC5019 Coordinate the development and implementation of DDA Action Plans 40 Unit of competency
AVB51 CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy 75 Unit of competency
ODJ47 CPPACC5009 Evaluate and select construction materials for accessible buildings 40 Unit of competency
WI459 MSFFT4010 Identify and calculate production costs 36 Unit of competency
ODJ45 CPPACC5002 Inspect access compliance during the building process 25 Unit of competency
ODJ53 CPPACC5005 Interpret and apply building control legislation when assessing large-scale buildings for access 50 Unit of competency
OCF94 BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness 45 Unit of competency
OCF32 BSBHRM522 Manage employee and industrial relations 60 Unit of competency
ODJ48 CPPACC6001 Participate as an access expert on an Access Panel 20 Unit of competency
ODJ59 CPPACC5013 Prepare and administer tender documentation for accessible building work 40 Unit of competency
AXI23 CPPACC5011 Prepare concept designs for accessible building work 70 Unit of competency
ODJ50 CPPACC5014 Prepare contract documentation for accessible building work 50 Unit of competency
ODJ44 CPPACC5015 Prepare specification documentation for accessible building work 50 Unit of competency
AXH93 CPPACC5012 Prepare written design briefs for accessible building work 40 Unit of competency
AWT89 PSPREG004 Promote client compliance 20 Unit of competency
ODJ46 CPPACC5017 Provide expert access advice on building renovations 40 Unit of competency
ODJ49 CPPACC5016 Provide expert access advice on renovations to private dwellings 40 Unit of competency
ODJ51 CPPACC5018 Provide expert access advice to complainants or respondents 40 Unit of competency
AXH81 CPPDSM5027 Provide facilities and amenities for property users 20 Unit of competency
AXG54 CPPACC8001 Research and analyse access and use requirements for people with diverse disabilities 80 Unit of competency
AXF33 CPPACC8002 Research and analyse access solutions for the built environment 80 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W980 CPP50711 Diploma of Access Consulting Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information