Unit of competency Outline
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Provide expert access advice on renovations to private dwellings
Provide expert access advice on renovations to private dwellings
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPACC5016A
CPPACC5016A
State Code
W9810
W9810
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 work with people with disabilities, members of their family, and their carers to achieve appropriate building renovations to private dwellings (homes) to suit their needs. The unit focuses on ensuring the home environment is modified to suit the specific needs of the client, and where appropriate, the family and/or carers.To achieve appropriate home renovations for clients, access consultants typically work in collaboration with professional construction and/or health personnel. To provide advice on renovations to private dwellings access consultants should, with the client's permission, obtain relevant construction and/or health professional reports relating to the design requirements of the client.Access consultants will need to apply anthropometric, ergonomic and physiological principles in the performance of their role.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Identify client's particular needs.
- 1.1 Relevant health professionals and medical reports are consulted in regard to the client's functional abilities, using ethical practices.1.2 Client's current level of functioning is identified and discussed with the client and relevant health professionals.1.3 Functional features critical to maintaining independence are identified in consultation with the client using anthropometric, ergonomic and physiological methodology.1.4 Assistive equipment required by the client is identified.
- 1.5 Situations requiring specialist advice are identified and assistance is sought.1.6 Client's current and long-term lifestyle needs are identified and discussed with the client and relevant health professionals.1.7 Client's understanding of the need for renovations is confirmed in accordance with ethical practices.
2Assess building capacity in relation to the client's needs.
- 2.1 Existing building is audited against client's needs and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements.2.2 The capacity of the building and surrounds to meet the client's functional needs is determined and documented.2.3 The capacity of the building and surrounds to meet the requirements of the client's assistive equipment is determined and documented.2.4 Building renovation strategies that meet the client's needs are developed and documented.
3Formulate response to client's current and long-term needs.
- 3.1 Client's immediate needs are analysed with relevant health professionals and/or construction personnel.3.2 The client's changing longer-term needs are analysed in collaboration with relevant health professionals and/or construction personnel.3.3 The client's identified needs are documented in accordance with organisational requirements.3.4 Appropriate strategies for maximising client's independence in their home are identified.3.5 Specific fixtures, fittings, equipment and associated spatial requirements needed by the client are incorporated into the design of renovations.3.6 Proposed building renovations are discussed with the client and their feedback is incorporated into the proposed building strategies.3.7 Identified methodologies are communicated to appropriate personnel for implementation of design and construction of the renovations.3.8 Referral to other service providers is arranged in response to specific client requirements and instructions.
4Prepare report for the client and complete documentation.
- 4.1 A report including associated documentation detailing the agreed building renovations is prepared to enable the client to communicate their access requirements to building and/or design professionals.4.2 A report and associated documentation are forwarded to the client and/or referring health professionals in accordance with contractual arrangements.4.3 A copy of the 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.
Health professionals may include:
occupational therapists
ergonomists
physiotherapists
medical specialists.
Medical reports may include:
medical admission reports
discharge reports
health professional reports
rehabilitation reports.
Client refers to:
the individual person with a disability
the parent of a person with a disability
the person or organisation engaging the services of the access consultant.
Ethical practices may include:
industry codes of conduct and ethics
maintaining confidentiality.
Legislative requirements may include:
OHS requirements for carers
regulations not covered in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) e.g. plumbing and electrical provision
privacy.
Organisational requirements may include:
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
privacy and confidentiality of client relationship and documentation
quality assurance and procedures manuals
records and information management systems and processes
style guides and other guides used to prepare documents.
Other service providers may include:
assistive equipment suppliers
lift installers
structural engineers.
Associated documentation may include:
drawings
plans
design specifications
construction reports
referral reports and/or forms.
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.
Health professionals may include:
occupational therapists
ergonomists
physiotherapists
medical specialists.
Medical reports may include:
medical admission reports
discharge reports
health professional reports
rehabilitation reports.
Client refers to:
the individual person with a disability
the parent of a person with a disability
the person or organisation engaging the services of the access consultant.
Ethical practices may include:
industry codes of conduct and ethics
maintaining confidentiality.
Legislative requirements may include:
OHS requirements for carers
regulations not covered in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) e.g. plumbing and electrical provision
privacy.
Organisational requirements may include:
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
privacy and confidentiality of client relationship and documentation
quality assurance and procedures manuals
records and information management systems and processes
style guides and other guides used to prepare documents.
Other service providers may include:
assistive equipment suppliers
lift installers
structural engineers.
Associated documentation may include:
drawings
plans
design specifications
construction reports
referral reports and/or forms.
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 a person with a disability to undertake daily living activities in their own home, and their right to do so
interpreting accurately information from reports and interviews to assist in determining the client's needs to live in their own home and developing home renovation strategies that optimise their capacity to do so
interpreting building legislation and applying it to the provision of appropriate renovation solutions to meet the client's needs
interpreting construction methodologies and applying them to the design of home renovation
developing effective and practical home renovation solutions to meet the client's needs
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 a person with a disability to undertake daily living activities in their own home, and their right to do so
interpreting accurately information from reports and interviews to assist in determining the client's needs to live in their own home and developing home renovation strategies that optimise their capacity to do so
interpreting building legislation and applying it to the provision of appropriate renovation solutions to meet the client's needs
interpreting construction methodologies and applying them to the design of home renovation
developing effective and practical home renovation solutions to meet the client's needs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODJ49 | CPPACC5016 | Provide expert access advice on renovations to private dwellings | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W980 | CPP50711 | Diploma of Access Consulting | Qualification |