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Module Descriptions
The Barrier Free Training Pathways seminar series consists of four modules.
Overview details for these modules are given below - please view our upcoming seminar options; also be sure to review our assessment criteria.
You may register online now for any of our upcoming seminars.
Module 1: Experiencing the Accessible Journey
Module 1 is compulsory and is designed to give an understanding of the Accessible Journey and what it means for disabled people. This module will help raise awareness of how a barrier free and accessible environment could look like and what it means to be disabled by the physical environment.
Who should attend?
Everyone who would like to continue with other Training Modules (3, 4 and 5) or people who are not familiar with the experience of barriers in the built environment and the Accessible Journey.
Entry Criteria
None.
Content
- Personal experiences of the Accessible Journey. - Universal Design principles. - The Accessible Route. - Visible and hidden impairments. - Pictures of the built environment: Good and bad examples. - Vision impaired guest speaker
Module 2: The Law, Access and the Accessible Journey
Module 2 is compulsory and designed to inform about the building legislation and guidelines related to access requirements in the built environment. Participants must have a thorough understanding of the Building Act 2004, Building Code and Compliance Documents, Building Regulations, and NZS 4121:2001 before they undertake Module 3, 4, and 5.
Who should attend?
Everyone who would like to continue with other Training Modules (3, 4, and 5), or people who are not familiar with building legislation and guidelines.
Entry Criteria
Participants must be familiar with the Building Act 2004, Building Code and Compliance Documents, Building Regulations, and NZS 4121:2001.
Content
- Building Act 2004 - Building Code and Compliance Documents - Building Regulations - NZ Standard 4121:2001 - Building Consent Process - Compliance Schedules - Definitions - Key players
Module 3: Designing the Accessible Journey
Module 3 is designed to give an understanding of what is required in the design process to ensure an accessible built environment that complies with the relevant documentation.
Who should attend?
Architects, designers, building owners, and other people interested in the designing of the Accessible Journey. Prospective Barrier Free Advisors.
Entry Criteria
Module 1 and 2.
Content
- Universal Access design and the Accessible Journey - Practical Design principles - Basic factors of Accessibility - Best Practice: Minimum, Better, Best. - Ergonomic Information - Resources - Practical exercise: Read and interpret plans for Access, reporting back, and discussion
Module 4: Assessing the Accessible Journey
Module 4 is designed to give an understanding of how to assess the Accessible Journey in the built environment using the Barrier Free Checklist and relevant documentation.
Who should attend?
Building Officials, assessors of disabled people’s environments, and other people interested in the assessment of the Accessible Journey. Prospective Barrier Free Advisors.
Entry Criteria
Module 1 and 2.
Content
- Overview of the legal requirements for Access - NZS 4121 – How this fits in - How to assess accessibility features during the construction process - Issuing Code Compliance Certificates – does it comply? - Format and use of the Barrier Free Checklist - Practical exercise: Auditing a building, reporting back, and discussion.
Module 5: Becoming a Barrier Free Advisor
The Trust is giving an opportunity for people who have attended a 2-day Barrier Free Seminar to further their training to become a BFA.
Module 5 is now compulsary for people who wish to train to become a BFA. The day will cover:
- Mission and Role of the Trust
- Role of a BFA
- Accreditation process
- Guidelines and exercises in report writing
- How to give access advice to clients
- Professionalism
- Promote yourself - tips and tricks!
- Ways to keep in the "access loop"
Cost: $250 + GST
Date: 08 August 2008, Wellington