Overview
Since 2011, the Certification Course for UD Assessors was launched to raise awareness and capability of the industry in applying the concept of Universal Design. With the latest updates in BCA Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment and the removal of UD Mark certification, the refresher course is designed for past participants to be kept updated on the shift in the focus of UD developments from creating barrier-free accessibility to creating an inclusive built environment. The 2-day refresher programme aims to deepen capabilities of UD assessors to enhance infrastructure design with more age inclusive design to better cater to the needs of a wider group of end-users. The course will adopt a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating more practical examples on design considerations, to better illustrate the application of UD by industry practitioners and experts.
Objectives
- Incorporate age-inclusive design considerations for different group of endusers and communities (including physically challenged, elderly and children with disabilities, aging and dementia communities).
- Understand the use and application of new design tools such as the Environmental Audit Toolkit (EAT) and Universal Design index self-assessment framework
- Learn from industry best practices through project sharing from exemplary and award-winning UD case studies.
- Understand the latest updates to the BCA Code of Accessibility relating to elderly and family needs
Course Outline
Design Considerations for Persons with Vision Impairment and Hearing Impairment
- Challenges for persons with vision impairment and hearing impairment in Singapore
- How buildings and infrastructure can be designed to address the needs of people with vision impairment and hearing impairment
Design Considerations for Elderly with Disabilities
- Common challenges and design considerations for physical home environment to be more suitable for elderly with disabilities
- Use of assistive technology devices to enhance the independence of elderly with disabilities
- Case scenario discussions
Design Considerations for Parent with Children with Disabilities and Children with Disabilities
- Common challenges and design considerations for physical home environment to be more suitable for children with disabilities
- Use of assistive technology devices to enhance the quality of the children’s lives
- Case scenario discussions
Design Considerations for creating a Dementia-Friendly Neighbourhood
- Overview of dementia in Singapore
- Designing inclusive environment for people living with dementia
- Applying dementia-friendly principles in our home
Design Considerations for Age-Friendly Community
- Overview of ageing population in Singapore
- Inclusive planning and design guidelines
- Use of Environmental Audit Toolkit (with practical session) and the Dementia-friendly checklist
UD Case Studies
- Sharing by industry practitioners on exemplary award-winning projects that have gone beyond Code compliances
- Hear from industry practitioners the design process, challenges and innovative strategies that have been implemented in actual projects.
The following topics will be provided as pre-reading materials:
1. Understanding Universal Design (UD)
- Applying principles of Universal Design
- Universal Design index (UDi) self-assessment framework
2. Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment
- Understanding the objectives of accessibility requirements
- Key requirements & minimum provisions
- Common errors interpretation & implementation
Course Information
4th Run
14, 18 February 2025 (9.00am to 12.30pm)
17 February 2025 (9.00am to 6.00pm)
Trainer / Lecturer
This course is developed jointly with BCA Universal Design Department and will be conducted by a diverse group of experienced UD practitioners/architects and experts from the relevant agencies, special education professors and access consultants.
Who Should Attend
Past participants of previous runs of Certification Course of UD Assessors (Architects, Building Owners, Facility Managers, Project Managers, Town Council Executive, Academics, Interior Designers, Managing Agents, Contractors, Suppliers)
Assessment & Award
e-Certificate of Successful Completion (e-CSC) will be awarded to participants who:
- Attain 75% of physical attendance
- Complete the in-class assignment
Entry Requirement
Candidates must possess an architectural degree or a building related degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or 5 years for diploma holders. Course is recognised for training requirement of at least one professional under the Public Sector Panels of Consultants (PSPC) categories of AR01 & AR02 for Architectural firms and PM01 & PM02 for firms offering project management service. For the specific criteria for listing on various PSPC disciplines and panels, kindly refer to
https://www1.bca.gov.sg/procurement/pre-tender-stage/public-sector-panels-of-consultants-pspc
Fee & Funding
Fee (inclusive of 9% GST):
S$757.00
CPD Points
BOA-SIA: -
PEB: -
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