Access auditing is an essential skill when looking at existing buildings. It observes the existing situation and makes recommendations for improvements, based upon best practice. This may be required to enable clients to understand the priorities and complete a programme of improvement works or ensure that the information is readily available during any future refurbishment. The skill may also be a useful tool when refurbishing part or all of an existing building to ensure a client understands any access limitations posed by the existing structure or environment. An access appraisal is required during the design process to review the proposed designs. This module will look at the process of appraising and suggest potential report layouts. Whilst these subjects are better served when carried out as a workshop, this module will address the principles, tools and report presentation of auditing existing buildings and appraising plans for proposed buildings or external environments. Simone West, Inclusive Design Advisor for TfL Simone has been a Chartered Building Surveyor for 25 years, specialising in inclusive design for 17 years. She has had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, developing a greater understanding and knowledge of what inclusive design means. Perhaps the most notable of these was the London 2012 Games. She has combined this with completing her Msc on Inclusive Design, at the University of Reading, talking at International conferences and providing lectures and training events. Simone sits on the board of the National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC) and is part of the Government initiative to develop inclusive design in the education of property professionals. Simone represents the RICS on inclusive design matters and is Chair of the Inclusive Design Working Group. Simone is a member of the British Standards drafting panel developing a new external standard for BS8300.Two ways to book Access Consultancy on demand modules Access Consultancy: On demand Club Ticket: one single booking for all 6 modules Pay-as-you-go: purchase modules individually in our Learning Programme Please note This module was recorded in November 2019. Each recording will expire 12 months after enrolling onto the course. For more information on this course, or if there are no places available, please email us, or call +44 (0)20 7307 5355 to talk to a member of the team. Please view the Terms and Conditions for more information. Core Curriculum Inclusive environments Places, planning and communities Design, construction and technology
