Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:00 AM AWST
22/07/2026 4:00 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Apply building codes and standards to accessible large-scale buildings
Apply building codes and standards to accessible large-scale buildings
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPACC5004A
CPPACC5004A
State Code
W9798
W9798
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 of competency specifies the competency required to ensure the building process complies with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Premises Standard, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian standards, and results in accessible developments. The unit applies to residential and commercial buildings.It includes the evaluation and interpretation of building requirements, the classification of buildings according to BCA criteria and the development of strategies for disability access compliance.This unit is based on BCGSV5011A Apply building codes and standards to residential buildings.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Analyse the purpose and basic intent of the BCA.
- 1.1 Objectives of the BCA and the purpose of the respective components of the code are researched and evaluated.1.2 The deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) concept for construction to meet BCA requirements is researched and evaluated.1.3 The hierarchy of commonwealth, state and territory building access legislation is identified and documented.
2Locate and interpret the requirements of the codes and standards that are applicable to access compliance of specific projects.
- 2.1 Relevant clauses from building access legislation that apply to specific projects are identified and documented.2.2 Prescriptive requirements of the relevant legislative clauses are determined and documented.2.3 Special requirements that may be applicable to specific areas are identified and documented.
3Classify buildings.
- 3.1 The class of building is determined according to BCA criteria and with regard to intended use.3.2 BCA requirements for disability access are determined and documented.3.3 Disability access requirements are interpreted for multiple classifications and documented.
4Apply appropriate assessment methods to access compliance with the BCA.
- 4.1 Appropriate assessment methods are selected to determine building access compliance with the intent of the BCA.4.2 Alternative solutions to building accessibility problems that comply with BCA requirements are identified and documented.4.3 Assessment methods used to determine whether a building solution to an accessibility problem complies with performance requirements or DTS provisions of the BCA are analysed and applied.4.4 Assessment methods are identified and confirmed as appropriate to meet the DTS provisions of the BCA.
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.
Building access legislation includes:
Australian standards
DDA
DDA Premises Standard
DDA Transport Standard
BCA
state and territory building legislation
commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination legislation and regulations
local government regulations.
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.
Building access legislation includes:
Australian standards
DDA
DDA Premises Standard
DDA Transport Standard
BCA
state and territory building legislation
commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination legislation and regulations
local government regulations.
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 impacts on any of the impairments that people with disabilities might have
identifying accurately the hierarchy of commonwealth, state and territory building access legislation
interpreting and applying accurately building codes and standards for the provision of access
identifying alternative approaches to building accessibility problems that comply with BCA requirements
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 impacts on any of the impairments that people with disabilities might have
identifying accurately the hierarchy of commonwealth, state and territory building access legislation
interpreting and applying accurately building codes and standards for the provision of access
identifying alternative approaches to building accessibility problems that comply with BCA requirements
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODJ61 | CPPACC5004 | Apply building codes and standards to accessible large-scale buildings | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W980 | CPP50711 | Diploma of Access Consulting | Qualification |