Assessor Resource
CPPACC5012A
Prepare a design brief for accessible building work
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency supports several access consulting services where there is a breadth, depth and complexity of tasks and often the requirement to make decisions and provide recommendations involving non-routine situations. These access consulting services are providing advice on renovations and renovations to private dwellings, and developing designs for accessible buildings.
This unit specifies the competency required to prepare a design brief to ensure that the building work provides adequate access for people with disabilities. The design brief must be in writing and identify the intended site, construction methodology, materials and interior finishes, allocation of space, and specific fixtures, fittings and furniture. A budget estimate should be provided that includes construction, design and statutory costs. Access consultants may wish to use a briefing questionnaire to assist them in preparing an access design brief.
Access consultants need to know the access requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Premises Standard, the DDA Transport Standard, the DDA Education Standard, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian standards in order to prepare an access design brief. They must be able to communicate with the client to elicit the purpose and function of the proposed building and determine their needs and any limitations that impact on the design.
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