Re-accredited April 2012
Qualifications:
- Re-accredited Barrier Free Advisor in April 2012
Understanding of user needs
- Understanding of the needs of a range of users and potential users of an environment
- Understanding of the importance of consulting with users and/or potential users of an environment
Problem identification and solving
- Ability to identify barriers and hazards to accessibility within an environment by physical inspection, and from, drawings and specifications
- Ability to recommend access solutions to barriers and hazards identified above, in line with current guidance and best practice
- Ability to identify situations not covered by current guidance and best practice, and make recommendations accordingly
- Appreciation of aesthetic aspirations and technical, time and cost implications and constraints faced by design teams and clients and the ability to take these into account when recommending solutions
Experience in the access field
- Experience of comprehensively identifying barriers and hazards to accessibility within an environment by physical inspection
- Experience of using the Barrier Free Checklist
- Experience of carrying out design appraisals for new buildings and building alterations
- Experience of consulting with users and potential users of the built environment
Knowledge and understanding of good practice and standards in relation to access
- Knowledge and understanding of current guidance and best practice in the access field, including NZS 4121: 2001 and the Acceptable Solutions to the Building Code
Legal understanding
- Understanding of The Building Act 2004 and The Building Code and Acceptable Solutions (In relation to access issues)
Professional understanding and ability
- Understanding of the legal obligations and liabilities associated with offering expert advice
- Competent written and verbal communication skills
