Access Auditor 3 Day Training Course

About the Programme

This programme introduces participants to the key principles of Universal Access, Universal Design, Disability Access Certificates and Access Auditing to ensure all aspects of the built environment are accessible.

This practical based workshop is highly interactive (videos, discussions, case studies, design appraisals, route appraisals problem-solving of everyday scenarios; examples of everyday barriers faced by people with disabilities etc.)  Day two and three of the course aims to build on participants’ existing knowledge and equip them with the skills to carry out a access audit of the built environment and as part of the course participants will carry out an access audit on a chosen building.  The audit will be reviewed and graded as part of course.

Aim
The aim of this course is to equip participants with an understanding of how to carry out an access audit and to gain an understanding of universal access and Universal Design in the built and external environment.  The content would be particularly beneficial to Architects, Consulting Engineers; Construction Personnel and Local Authority technical staff.

Date/Cost/Location

• 29th & 30th May and 13th June 2012/€1000/Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8/18CPD Points
• 26th & 27th September and 10th October 2012/€1000/Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8/18CPD Points
• 21st & 22nd November and 4th December 2012/€1000/Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8/18CPD Points

Key outcomes of this programme

Participants who successfully complete this course will:

• Understand Disability Equality and Accessibility (Legislation, Access to Services, Disability Awareness)
• Strengthen their knowledge of the Disability Act 2005, Part M of the Building Regulations, Disability Access Certificates and other relevant legislation
• Understand the key amendments of Part M 2010.
• Increased awareness of the implications of TGD M 2010 on the design of new buildings, extensions, material alterations and certain material changes of use.
• Increase their understanding of an accessible design process
• Understand the concepts of universal accessibility, universal design and Access to the Built and external Environment
• Appreciate the key role of management in maintaining built environment
• Be able to carry out an access audit.