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Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to Alternative Building Solutions for access
Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to Alternative Building Solutions for access
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPACC6003A
CPPACC6003A
State Code
W9817
W9817
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
30
Description
This unit specifies the competency required to apply the principles of unjustifiable hardship to the legislative requirements for existing buildings undergoing building work. It requires an assessment of any unjustifiable hardship component of a proposed Building Upgrade Plan, Alternative Building Solution or application for an exception from a requirement of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).The assessment is tested against the principles of unjustifiable hardship as set out in the Process to Administer Access to Buildings (The Protocol) and the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Premises Standard. The assessment may result in the preparation of a report describing the processes for reaching approval of the proposed alternative solution or application for exception.The unit requires the ability to communicate with members of the state or territory Access Panel on the interpretation and implementation of the DDA, the DDA Premises Standard, the BCA and The Protocol.The access consultant may either work alone or as a member of a team.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Assess the proposal from the building control authority.
- 1.1 The nature of the proposal documentation is classified as a Building Upgrade Plan, an Alternative Building Solution or an application for exception from a requirement of the BCA.1.2 Access issues raised by the building control authority are identified, clarified and documented.1.3 The grounds for a request for unjustifiable hardship are identified from within the proposal documentation.
2Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to the assessment of the Building Upgrade Plan.
- 2.1 Key access components of the Building Upgrade Plan are identified.2.2 A technical assessment of the issues identified in the Building Upgrade Plan is conducted in accordance with the Process to Administer Access to Buildings.2.3 The level of access resulting from the Building Upgrade Plan is determined in accordance with legislative requirements.2.4 The appropriateness of the timeframes proposed by the Building Upgrade Plan is assessed and the findings are documented in accordance with unjustifiable hardship considerations.
3Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to the assessment of the Alternative Building Solution.
- 3.1 The performance of the Alternative Building Solution for providing access outcomes equivalent to the Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions of the relevant legislative requirements is assessed.3.2 A technical assessment of the issues identified in the application for Alternative Building Solution is conducted in accordance with the Process to Administer Access to Buildings.3.3 The ability of the Alternative Building Solution to provide access is assessed in accordance with unjustifiable hardship considerations.3.4 Unjustifiable hardship considerations are assessed and the findings are documented in accordance with the objectives of the DDA and state and territory anti-discrimination legislation.
4Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to the assessment of the application for exception from a requirement of the BCA.
- 4.1 The issues nominated in the proposal as preventing the provision of access are identified.4.2 A technical assessment of the issues identified in the application for exception is conducted in accordance with the Process to Administer Access to Buildings.4.3 The validity of the issues presented in the application for exception from a requirement of the BCA is assessed against unjustifiable hardship considerations.4.4 Unjustifiable hardship decisions are assessed and the findings are documented in accordance with the objectives of the DDA and state and territory anti-discrimination legislation.
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 Upgrade Plan means:
a plan for upgrading the accessibility of an existing building over time.
Alternative Building Solution means:
a building solution that complies with BCA performance requirements, other than by reason of satisfying the Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions.
An application for exception from a requirement of the BCA refers to:
a process under the Building Access Regulatory Compliance Process that allows applicants to seek an exception from a requirement of the BCA.
Legislative requirements may include:
DDA
commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination legislation and regulations
DDA Premises Standard
BCA
Australian standards
international codes and standards
Process to Administer Access to Buildings (The Protocol).
Unjustifiable hardship considerations may include:
the financial viability of a project
the involvement of public funds in the building work
the extent of the benefit from providing access
the significance of any heritage value of features in a building that may be affected by the provision of access
technical limits
topographical restrictions or other site constraints
any relevant safety or health factors
the requirements of other legislation.
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 Upgrade Plan means:
a plan for upgrading the accessibility of an existing building over time.
Alternative Building Solution means:
a building solution that complies with BCA performance requirements, other than by reason of satisfying the Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions.
An application for exception from a requirement of the BCA refers to:
a process under the Building Access Regulatory Compliance Process that allows applicants to seek an exception from a requirement of the BCA.
Legislative requirements may include:
DDA
commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination legislation and regulations
DDA Premises Standard
BCA
Australian standards
international codes and standards
Process to Administer Access to Buildings (The Protocol).
Unjustifiable hardship considerations may include:
the financial viability of a project
the involvement of public funds in the building work
the extent of the benefit from providing access
the significance of any heritage value of features in a building that may be affected by the provision of access
technical limits
topographical restrictions or other site constraints
any relevant safety or health factors
the requirements of other legislation.
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
applying disability awareness to the provision of access for people with disabilities
interpreting and applying the unjustifiable hardship provisions of the BCA to Building Upgrade Plans, Alternative Building Solutions and applications for exception from a requirement of the BCA
conducting a technical assessment of Building Upgrade Plans, Alternative Building Solutions and applications for exception in accordance with the Process to Administer Access to Buildings (The Protocol)
complying with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
reporting assessment findings within the context of the relevant legislation, BCA and Australian standards
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 impact on any of the impairments that people with disabilities might have
applying disability awareness to the provision of access for people with disabilities
interpreting and applying the unjustifiable hardship provisions of the BCA to Building Upgrade Plans, Alternative Building Solutions and applications for exception from a requirement of the BCA
conducting a technical assessment of Building Upgrade Plans, Alternative Building Solutions and applications for exception in accordance with the Process to Administer Access to Buildings (The Protocol)
complying with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
reporting assessment findings within the context of the relevant legislation, BCA and Australian standards
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODJ54 | CPPACC6003 | Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to assess solutions for access | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W980 | CPP50711 | Diploma of Access Consulting | Qualification |
| BGI6 | CPC60121 | Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying | Qualification |