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CPPACC4005 Conduct Building Access Audits – 2 days
Delivered Live Online via Zoom This course is ideal for people who have responsibility for auditing, reviewing, planning, designing, managing or maintaining buildings, as well as those who are required to provide advice to others regarding access issues in the built environment. The key elements of access to buildings, including relevant legislation and Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 are incorporated. The principles of Universal Design are also explored. Using a wide variety of learning techniques including, discussion,…
Read more »Understanding Access Legislation and Universal Design in Buildings – 1 day
Delivered Line Online via Zoom This course provides participants with an understanding of the wide range of disability access and universal design considerations that must be addressed in planning, design, development, maintenance and upgrade of buildings. The course incorporates an overview of universal access and design principles, relevant legislation and Australian Standards, universal access issues - What's and Why's. Participants also receive Access Guidelines for Buildings. 1 full day Course: 10.00am - 4.30pm Dates and Times: Delivered Live Online via…
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Conduct Streetscape and Activity Centre Access Audits – 2 days
Delivered Live Online via Zoom This nationally recognised course incorporates CPPACC4007 – Conduct Streetscape Access Audits, a unit of competency from CPP40821 Certificate IV in Access Consulting and CPP50721 Diploma of Access Consulting. Many people are required to identify the key access issues that create barriers for people with disabilities and other access challenges when moving through and using facilities such as streetscapes, activity centres and related areas. Identification of these barriers, can be used to assist in the development…
Read more »Understanding Access and Universal Design in Streetscapes and Activity Centres – 1 day
Delivered Live Online via Zoom. This one day course provides participants with an understanding of the wide range of universal access requirements related to Streetscapes and Activity Centres, that must be considered in planning, design, development, maintenance and upgrade of these spaces and facilities. The course includes: An overview of universal access and design principles An overview of relevant legislation, Australian Standards and relevant guidelines An overview of universal access issues – What’s and Why’s Practical perspectives relating to universal…
Read more »Understanding Access and Universal Design in Parks and Playgrounds – 3 hours
This popular and practical access course is ideal for people who have responsibility for reviewing, planning, designing, managing or maintaining parks and playgrounds, as well as those who are required to provide advice to others regarding access issues in these areas. These issues can incorporate those experienced by people with disabilities and older adults as well as others with access challenges. This includes users of wheelchairs, scooters and prams. In addition, with more grandparents taking on childcare roles, park users…
Read more »Livable Housing Australia – Design Guideline Assessor Course – 2.5 hours
Delivered Line Online via Zoom This course is for professionals who wish to undertake Livable Housing Australia (LHA) Design Guideline Assessments, to confirm that designs or as - built structures, comply with the LHA Design Guidelines. Please be aware that the Livable Housing Australia Design Guideline Assessor course does not cover the new livable housing requirements in the NCC 2022 relating to the Livable Housing Design Standard. This is a different course and can be found at the following link…
Read more »Home Modifications Course for Occupational Therapists – 2.5 days
Delivered Live Online via Zoom The aim of the Home Modifications Course for Occupational Therapists is to provide the basis for effective assessment of existing dwellings to identify requirements to improve access and liveability for occupants, particularly those with disabilities. This course incorporates relevant learning material that addresses the requirements of 2 units of competency that are part of the CPP40821 Certificate IV in Access Consulting or CPP50721 Diploma in Access Consulting qualifications detailed below. This content has been developed…
Read more »Accredited Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Assessor Course – 4.5 hours
Delivered Live Online via Zoom This course is for professionals who wish to undertake Specialist Disability Accommodation Design Standard (SDA) Assessments, to confirm that Designs or Final-as-built structures, comply with the SDA Design Standard. It is also beneficial for people wishing to gain a better understanding of the SDA Design Standard, regardless of their intention to become an assessor. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds accommodation options for eligible people living with a disability, through the SDA program. SDA…
Read more »Understanding and Applying the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Design Standard – 2 hours
Delivered Live Online via Zoom. This course is targeted at professionals who are working with the SDA Design Standard and who wish to gain a better understanding of what it incorporates and how it must be applied. Builders, Designers and SDA Developers as well as professionals who are providing advice to stakeholders regarding the application of the SDA Design Standard. Participants will all benefit greatly from this short course and gain important detail regarding the SDA Design Standard. This will…
Read more »Understanding Access and Universal Design in Playgrounds and Outdoor Recreation Areas- 1 day
Delivered Live Online via Zoom Universal Design and access in parks, playgrounds and outdoor spaces means considering the access and inclusion needs of all users. Children, parents, grandparents and other carers must be considered if these spaces are to provide enjoyable, stress free experiences for everyone. Consideration must also be given to a wide range of elements and installations that will have an impact on the functionality and usability of these spaces and to support and enhance opportunities for inclusion…
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Conduct Playground and Outdoor Recreation Area Access Audits – 2 days
This nationally recognised course incorporates CPPACC4006 – Conduct Playground Access Audits and CPPACC4012 - Conduct Outdoor Recreation Area Access Audits, units of competency from CPP40821 Certificate IV in Access Consulting and CPP50721 Diploma of Access Consulting. Many people are required to identify the key access issues that create barriers for people with disabilities and other access challenges when moving through and using facilities such as playgrounds and outdoor recreation areas. Identification of these barriers can be used to assist in…
Read more »Changing Places Assessor (Accessible Adult Change Facility) Course – 3 hours
The lack of accessible adult change facilities creates major issues for people who need specialised equipment to go to the toilet when they are away from home. Carers often resort to using the floor of an accessible toilet, as the space for changing and toileting those they support, which is both inequitable and abhorrent. This course is for professionals who wish to understand and apply the Changing Places Design Specifications 2020 and those who wish to become registered as a…
Read more »Addressing Access in Transport Infrastructure & Conveyances – 1 day
This one day course provides participants with an understanding of the wide range of access requirements related to Transport Infrastructure and Conveyances that must be considered in planning, design, development, maintenance and upgrade of these spaces and facilities. Utilising a variety of learning techniques, the course focuses on the wide range of challenges that are experienced by people with various access issues in utilising Transport Infrastructure and Conveyances. This includes mobility, vision, hearing, intellectual and cognitive issues. The course importantly…
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Conduct Transport Premises, Conveyance and Boarding Device Access Audits – 2 days
This nationally recognised course incorporates CPPACC4008 – Conduct Transport Conveyance and Boarding Device Access Audits, and CPPACC4009 – Conduct Transport Premises Access Audits. It is ideal for people who have responsibility for reviewing, planning, designing, managing or maintaining transport infrastructure and conveyances, as well as those who are required to provide advice to others regarding legislative and practical access compliance. 2 days face to face training sessions plus 2 months to complete all assignment material. Course fees are exempt from…
Read more »Understanding Universal Design in the Built Environment – 3 hours
Video/teleconference delivery. This new 3 hour session relating to Universal Design in the built environment, provides participants with an understanding of Universal Design considerations that should be addressed in planning, design, development, maintenance and upgrade of the built environment to maximise outcomes for everyone. The session focuses on the principles and goals of Universal Design and how they can be incorporated effectively into built environment projects. Examples of the benefits and opportunities afforded to projects that incorporate Universal Design are…
Read more »Understanding the New Access Provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) – 2 hours
Delivered Live Online via Zoom Understanding the New Access Provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) In September 2022 new access provisions for housing will be introduced into the National Construction Code (NCC). This will mean a significant change to requirements for housing, that will improve livability to homes across Australia. These changes are based on, but are not the same, as those outlined in the Livable Housing Design Guidelines (LHDG). It will be important for all professionals working in…
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