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Contribute effectively to building development teams

Contribute effectively to building development teams

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPACC4013A
State Code
W9785
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/04/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
15/09/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit specifies the competency required to work with building development teams to ensure that the completed project provides adequate access for people with disabilities. In addition to the project architect, development teams may include consultants from a range of disciplines including engineering, fire engineering, workplace health and safety, landscape architects as well as access consultants.In order to work effectively in development teams, access consultants must have good communication and interpersonal skills.Access consultants contribute their knowledge of the access requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Premises Standard, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian standards to the development team processes. These processes include the design brief, the concept design, working drawings, tender documentation (e.g. specifications), contract documentation and administration services.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Review project documentation.
  • 1.1 Project documentation is checked upon receipt to ensure that it is full and complete, and satisfies organisational requirements.1.2 Project documentation is interpreted to determine the extent to which the provision of access satisfies relevant legislation and codes.1.3 Ambiguities in the documentation are clarified with relevant persons in accordance with organisational requirements.
2Identify potential issues of concern.
  • 2.1 Areas of potential non-compliance are identified and documented in accordance with organisational requirements.2.2 Issues of concern to be raised with the development team for clarification are identified in accordance with organisational requirements.
3Convey potential issues of concern to team members.
  • 3.1 Issues of concern and supporting reasons are articulated and presented to the development team using effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques.3.2 Advice is provided to the development team regarding the adequacy of access provision using effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques in accordance with organisational requirements.
4Contribute to discussions on potential solutions.
  • 4.1 Ongoing advice regarding potential solutions to issues concerning the adequate provision of access is provided to the development team.4.2 Constructive contributions are made to all development team discussions and processes, according to own competencies and organisational requirements.4.3 Advice on access issues is provided in an agreed format and in accordance with organisational requirements.4.4 Agreed decisions are documented in accordance with organisational requirements.
5Review implementation strategies.
  • 5.1 Agreed decisions made at development team meetings are monitored to ensure timely and effective implementation.5.2 Installation activities resulting from development team agreed decisions are monitored for effectiveness and compliance with relevant legislation, building codes and organisational requirements.
6Report on compliance.
  • 6.1 Construction is inspected upon completion for access compliance as specified in the relevant legislation and building codes.6.2 A report on the adequacy of the access provision as specified in the relevant legislation and building codes is provided to the development team in accordance with the organisational 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.
Project documentation may be from any part of the building cycle and may include:
the design brief
the concept design
working drawings
tender documentation (e.g. specifications)
contract documentation
administration services.
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.
Legislation and codes may include:
DDA
BCA.
Relevant person may include:
colleague
business partner.
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.
Agreed format may include:
a verbal presentation
a written report.
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
interpreting and applying anti-discrimination legislation for the provision of access
interpreting and applying building legislation for the provision of access
reading and interpreting construction plans and other project documentation for the provision of access
identifying any areas of non-compliance with the relevant legislation and informing other members of the building development team of the non-compliance issue
communicating effectively with other building development team members to determine access requirements and to ensure that regulatory, client and other stakeholder requirements are addressed
communicating possible solutions that address access requirements to other building development team members in a professional manner using clear and logical reasoning

recording, storing securely and maintaining documentation in accordance with relevant standards, codes, legislative requirements and workplace procedures
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
AXF70 CPPACC4013 Contribute effectively to building development teams Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W976 CPP40811 Certificate IV in Access Consulting Qualification