CPPACC5008 — Assess the construction of existing buildings and new building work required to be accessible

1 Research building project compliance with building planning legislation for building access.

• 1.1Interpret plans, working drawings and specifications for building project to determine access requirements.
• 1.2Interpret effects of planning and construction legislation and communicate to relevant persons throughout design and construction of the building project.
• 1.3Research and document the effects of state and territory legislation, local government and service supply authorities on design and construction for the provision of access.
• 1.4Evaluate and document methods of construction and methods of classification as described by the National Construction Code (NCC).

2 Identify and record relevant planning and construction information.

• 2.1Identify building planning and construction information for project and record using appropriate industry terminology and symbols.
• 2.2Record all salient features of construction site relevant to access and required to prepare design and construction documents.

3 Investigate and evaluate site for construction of accessible building.

• 3.1Identify and evaluate types and principles of construction relevant to accessible building design and construction.
• 3.2Review structural systems commonly used in buildings to identify those relevant to the construction site.

4 Inspect construction site at appropriate intervals.

• 4.1Obtain and interpret project plan according to workplace requirements.
• 4.2Identify and document trade sequencing points appropriate to the provision of access within building.
• 4.3Negotiate with relevant persons to gain access to construction site according to workplace requirements.
• 4.4Inspect construction at appropriate trade sequencing points according to workplace requirements.

5 Evaluate construction standards and practices for access compliance.

• 5.1Identify and evaluate standards and practices for building claddings, linings, finishes and coatings.
• 5.2Identify and evaluate standards and practices for fabrication and installation of building windows, doors and joinery.
• 5.3Identify and evaluate basic principles and integration of building services into building.
• 5.4Identify and evaluate structural principles of loads, forces, stresses and strains applied in the design and construction of buildings.
• 5.5Identify and evaluate construction standards and practices for the installation of building services.
• 5.6Identify and evaluate construction relating to stairs, balustrades and handrails.
• 5.7Evaluate alternative approaches to construction for access according to regulatory requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPPACC5008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPACC5008 needs to address all 40 unit components: 5 elements with 19 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 20 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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