[dbaust] VIC - NSW - Access Consulting Project Workshop
- From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 22:55:06 -0800 (PST)
VIC - NSW - Access Consulting Project Workshop
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Subject: Invitation to workshop
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 15:39:37 +1100
From: Debra Baxter <Debra.Baxter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
David Magee <david.magee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
I am the project manager for the development of a Vocational Graduate Diploma
of Access Consulting (national competency based qualification). The project
team have developed draft units of competency and now wish to hold workshops to
gather feedback from interested parties. Therefore, could you please forward
the attached invite to your network. RSVP details are on the invitation.
Construction & Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC)
Access Consulting Project
Development of a Vocational Graduate Diploma of Access Consulting
The Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC) has
commenced a project for the development of a training and recognition pathway
for access consultants to meet the requirements of the Disability
Discrimination Act (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010. The
qualification will allow people with other relevant qualifications and
experience, such as architects, building designers, building surveyors and
builders to acquire specialist skills in access consulting.
The introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) in 1993, made it
unlawful to design or construct a building that does not provide appropriate
access for people with a disability. Despite the intent of this legislation
there remained inconsistencies in the requirements and interpretations between
the DDA and the Building Code of Australia. The tabling of the Disability
(Access to Buildings) Standards 2010 in the federal parliament will address
this gap.
The Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010 clearly
identifies a role for access consultants. The effective implementation of this
legislation creates a specific skill need for people qualified to provide
advice to industry professionals designing, constructing and certifying
buildings and to tribunals responsible for addressing disputes arising from the
implementation of the new legislative requirements.
The Construction & Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC) is
conducting two workshops to validate the draft units of competency for the
development of a Vocational Graduate Diploma of Access Consulting.
Your thoughts and experience will ensure the success of the project and that
the new qualification for access consultants meets industry requirements.
Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
indicating which workshop you are attending.
Melbourne 17 November
1.30pm – 4.30pm
Macedon Room South
Parkroyal Melbourne Airport
Arrival Drive
Melbourne Airport Vic 3045
Sydney 22 November
9.30am – 12.30pm
Tuscan Room
SMC Conference & Function Centre
66 Goulburn Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Thank you, Deb
Debra Baxter
Project Manager
Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC)
A: PO Box 151 Belconnen ACT 2616
T: 07 3420 3411
M: 0409 455 597
E: debra.baxter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
W: www.cpsisc.com.au
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