Case for Change – Access Consulting
CPP Property Services Training Package
June 2017
Contents
Administrative Information 3
Name of IRC(s) 3
Name of SSO 3
Name of Training Package(s) examined to determine change is required 3
How the Case for Change was Developed 3
Qualifications 3
Units of Competency 3
Skill Sets 3
The Case for Change 3
Drivers for Change 3
Educational Driver 4
Regulatory Driver 4
Proposed Changes 5
Industry support for change 5
Methodology 5
Overview of the Issues 5
Impact of change 5
Estimated Impact of Proposed Changes 5
Estimated Timeframes 6
Implementing the COAG Industry and Skills Council (CISC) Reforms for Training Packages 6
Attachment A: Training Package Components to Change 7
Attachment B: Stakeholder Consultation Method and Scale 13
Administrative information
Name of IRC(s)
Property Services Industry Reference Committee
Name of SSO
Artibus Innovation
Name of training package(s) examined to determine change is required
Property Services Training Package
How the case for change was developed
Artibus Innovation has been commissioned to transition the CPPACC units of competency within these qualifications to the (2012) Standards for Training Packages.
In undertaking this work, issues have emerged with the existing training components that make it very unlikely that the work would meet the requirements of the quality assurance of the case for endorsement.
To this end, this case for change provides evidence of the need to undertake a full review of the following access consulting qualifications relating to the CPP Property Services Training Package:
Qualifications
· CPP40811 Certificate IV in Access Consulting
· CPP50711 Diploma of Access Consulting
· CPP80313 Graduate Diploma of Access Consulting
Units of competency
· 53 units of competency
Skill Sets
· CPPSS00004 Conduct Building Access Audits
· CPPSS00007 Conduct Outdoor Access Audits
· CPPSS00010 Conduct Transport Access Audits
The case for change
Drivers for change
Through evidence-based research and industry consultation, the following key drivers for change have been identified in developing this case for change.
Educational driver
Qualification content and duplication
There is a very significant duplication (up to nearly 70% depending on unit selection) in the units of competency in CPP40811 Certificate IV in Access Consulting and those in CPP50711 Diploma of Access Consulting. Also, the qualifications contain a significant number of redundant units of competency.
Both CPP40811 Certificate IV in Access Consulting and CPP50711 Diploma of Access Consulting are large qualifications in terms of the numbers of required units of competency. The typical range of units for these qualifications are listed here:
· certificate IV qualifications vary from 10 to 20 units with an average of 13 units
· diplomas have 10 to 20 units with an average of 14 units
· graduate diploma have an average of 6 units
CPP40811, with 20 units, is on the upper level of larger certificate IV qualifications and substantially above average; CPP50711 with 25 units is larger than most diploma qualifications and nearly twice the average size; and CPP80313 is above average in size.
Lastly, neither CPP40811 nor CPP40811 include a description that includes the focus, and the application of the qualification and the purposes of the qualifications are unclear, as is the distinction between them.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
· There are issues with the structure of qualifications and their alignment against the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF):
o The qualifications are unlikely to meet Standard 8 in the Quality Assurance report.
Quality principles – access and equity entry barriers to the qualifications
The qualifications are large in terms of numbers of units of competency and well above the average size of others at the same level which makes them expensive and difficult to deliver.
Low enrolments and completions rates
Enrolments and completion rates are alarmingly low. From 2014 to 2015, CPP40811 Certificate IV in Access Consulting and CPP50711 Diploma of Access Consulting combined reported a total of 144 enrolments from two jurisdictions: New South Wales and Victoria. The preliminary results suggest a completion rate of 50% for CPP40811 Certificate IV in Access Consulting only.
In addition, it is worth noting that:
· only one registered training organisation (RTO) in Australia offers CPP40811 and CPP50711
· CPP80313 Graduate Diploma of Access Consulting is not currently offered anywhere in Australia.
Regulatory driver
· Policy directive to align training package components to the 2012 Standards for Training Package
· Support the COAG Industry and Skills Council reforms to training packages
Proposed changes
Motion to undertake a full review and:
· Update CPP40811 Certificate IV in Access Consulting and CPP50711 Diploma of Access Consulting
· assess the potential removal of CPP80313 Graduate Diploma of Access Consulting
· remove obsolete, duplicative, and superfluous units of competency within the qualifications
· ensure the qualifications reflect current access-related demands
· redesign the package rules to enhance reduce barriers to entry and improve training and delivery
Industry support for change
Methodology
The following approach was undertaken to address the issues with industry:
· a nation-wide industry survey has been undertaken
· a meeting with the Property Services IRC
· an evidence-based review of the currency of the components
· targeted-based consultation and web-based with key stakeholders
· research to confirm the continuing need for the identified qualifications/units of competency by industry
Overview of the issues
Key issues identified by stakeholders are outlined below:
· address and update specifications in the assessments conditions to enable more flexibility in relation to training
· reassess the currency of qualifications in the industry
· reconsider the packaging rules of the qualifications
· update, where applicable, licensing, and regulatory requirements
Please refer to Attachment B.
Impact of change
Estimated impact of proposed changes
The positive impact of the proposed changes associated with this case for change.
· improved consistency of skills across the qualifications
· clear and transparent information relating to industry pathways
· updated qualifications that reflect current industry needs
· upskilled workforce
· qualifications that incorporate industry best practices
The negative impact associated if proposed changes are not implemented.
· increased skill and knowledge gaps
· the quality of the qualifications could be potentially comprised
· the training and delivery will not reflect current and emerging industry standards
Estimated time frames
The review and development of the qualifications will follow a standard project remit:
· nominations of a technical advisory group
· engagement of subject matter experts (SME)
· ongoing research
· interstate forums and seminars
· development of components
· industry validation
· final draft, editorial and equity, quality review, endorsement
Implementing the COAG Industry and Skills Council (CISC) reforms for training packages
The proposed changes directly align with the COAGs Industry and Skills Council (CISC) reforms to training packages insofar that:
· the deletion of duplicated or superfluous qualifications/units of competency is a central aim of the project. Industry support will be vital throughout this assessment.
· the review and further development of the qualifications is intended to redesign the qualifications so that information relating to pathways and cross-sector and cross-industry mobility is clear. In doing so, the redesign of the qualifications will foster equity in the industry.
This case for change was agreed to by the [name] IRC
(Name of Chair) Signature of Chair
Date:
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Attachment A: Training package components to change
Artibus Innovation
Contact details: First Floor, Soundys Building, 373 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, TAS 7000
Date submitted: TBD
Training Package Code / Training Package Name / Unit of Competency Code / Unit of Competency Title / IRC Name / Review status / Change RequiredCPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4001A / Apply disability awareness to assessing access situations / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4002A / Apply building control legislation when assessing small-scale buildings for access / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4003A / Assess construction plans for disability access / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4004A / Communicate effectively as an access consultant / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4005A / Conduct building access audits / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4006A / Conduct playground access audits / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4007A / Conduct streetscape access audits / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4008A / Conduct transport conveyance and boarding device access audits / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4009A / Conduct transport premises access audits / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4010A / Conduct aged care facility access audits / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4011A / Conduct educational facility access audits / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4012A / Conduct outdoor recreation area access audits / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4013A / Contribute to building development teams to ensure access for people with disabilities / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4014A / Facilitate the development of Disability Discrimination Act Action Plans / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4015A / Follow site work health and safety requirements / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4016A / Manage risk in access consulting operations / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4017A / Prepare, deliver and evaluate public education sessions on disability access / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4018A / Prepare, deliver and evaluate public education sessions on disability access / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4019A / Provide access advice on building fitouts / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4020A / Provide access advice on building renovations / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4021A / Provide access advice on service provision / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC4022A / Work effectively as an access consultant / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5001A / Assess documentation of building work for access compliance / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5002A / Inspect access compliance during the building process / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5003A / Apply anthropometric principles to accessible building design and fitout / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5004A / Apply building codes and standards to accessible large-scale buildings / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5005A / Interpret and apply building control legislation when assessing large-scale buildings for access / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5006A / Apply ergonomic principles to accessible building design and fitout / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5007A / Apply mechanics of human body functions to accessible building design and fitout / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5008A / Assess the construction of existing buildings and new building work required to be accessible / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5009A / Evaluate materials for the construction of buildings for access / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5010A / Provide access advice on the design of the built environment / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5011A / Prepare concept designs for accessible building works / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5012A / Prepare design briefs for accessible building work / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5013A / Prepare and administer tender documentation for accessible building work / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5014A / Prepare contract documentation for accessible building work / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5015A / Prepare specification documentation for accessible building work / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5016A / Provide expert access advice on renovations to private dwellings / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5017A / Provide expert access advice on building renovations / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5018A / Provide expert access advice to a complainant or respondent / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5019A / Coordinate the development and implementation of Disability Discrimination Act Action Plans / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC5020A / Undertake research on access issues / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC6001A / Participate as an access expert on an Access Panel / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC6002A / Apply performance-based codes and risk management principles to assessing buildings for access / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC6003A / Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to Alternative Building Solutions for access / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC8001A / Research and analyse access and use requirements for people with diverse disabilities / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC8002A / Research and analyse access solutions for the built environment / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC8003A / Provide advice on solutions to access and use issues / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC8004A / Develop policies and briefs relating to access to and use of the built environment / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC8005A / Develop and advise on policies and procedures to enable access for people with disabilities / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC8006A / Give evidence relating to access and use / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC8007A / Audit built environment and infrastructure for accessibility compliance and propose solutions / Property Service IRC
CPP / Property Services Training Package / CPPACC8008A / Contribute to design of accessible built environment and infrastructure / Property Service IRC
Attachment B: Stakeholder consultation method and scale