Assessor Resource

AHCILM305
Work with an Aboriginal Community or organisation

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work with an Aboriginal Community or organisation while demonstrating an awareness of Aboriginal identity, history and spirituality.

All work is performed according to Community guidelines and cultural protocols.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define Australian history from an Aboriginal cultural and Community perspective

1.1 Determine major characteristics of the social structures of a specific Aboriginal Community

1.2 Identify impacts on Aboriginal social structures following European colonisation

1.3 Record examples of resistance to European colonisation

1.4 Document positive and negative effects of European colonisation

1.5 Determine various approaches and resources which can be employed in order to identify cultural authorities for specific Country and Community

1.6 Research contemporary Aboriginal social, economic and political trends in the context of Community life

2. Outline strategies for working with Aboriginal organisations and people

2.1 Acknowledge and consider differences in working within Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Communities and organisations

2.2 Identify Aboriginal ways of working

2.3 Recognise potential conflicts

2.4 Identify and implement strategies for minimisation of conflicts

3. Operate effectively in a job role working with an Aboriginal Community or organisation

3.1 Observe Aboriginalcultural protocolsaccording to Community and organisational guidelines and procedures

3.2 Respect Community traditions and customs

3.3 Build and maintain productive relationships within the Aboriginal Community and organisation

3.4 Create and give mutual respect as evidenced by effective engagement and shared outcomes with the Community and organisation over time

3.5 Obtain and value feedback on personal work performance, interpersonal ways of relating, and adherence to Aboriginal cultural protocols

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

work within and between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal social structures

demonstrate empathy and respect in working with Aboriginal Communities and organisations

build effective and productive working relationships with Aboriginal people and Communities

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

Aboriginal history, cultural values and interpersonal and Community protocols

social structures of the Aboriginal Community

Aboriginal cultural customs and heritage of local Communities

key aspects of Aboriginal history and impact of European colonisation on Community and individuals

Assessment must comply with Community protocols and be supported by Elders and Custodians of Country.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define Australian history from an Aboriginal cultural and Community perspective

1.1 Determine major characteristics of the social structures of a specific Aboriginal Community

1.2 Identify impacts on Aboriginal social structures following European colonisation

1.3 Record examples of resistance to European colonisation

1.4 Document positive and negative effects of European colonisation

1.5 Determine various approaches and resources which can be employed in order to identify cultural authorities for specific Country and Community

1.6 Research contemporary Aboriginal social, economic and political trends in the context of Community life

2. Outline strategies for working with Aboriginal organisations and people

2.1 Acknowledge and consider differences in working within Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Communities and organisations

2.2 Identify Aboriginal ways of working

2.3 Recognise potential conflicts

2.4 Identify and implement strategies for minimisation of conflicts

3. Operate effectively in a job role working with an Aboriginal Community or organisation

3.1 Observe Aboriginalcultural protocolsaccording to Community and organisational guidelines and procedures

3.2 Respect Community traditions and customs

3.3 Build and maintain productive relationships within the Aboriginal Community and organisation

3.4 Create and give mutual respect as evidenced by effective engagement and shared outcomes with the Community and organisation over time

3.5 Obtain and value feedback on personal work performance, interpersonal ways of relating, and adherence to Aboriginal cultural protocols

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

work within and between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal social structures

demonstrate empathy and respect in working with Aboriginal Communities and organisations

build effective and productive working relationships with Aboriginal people and Communities

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

Aboriginal history, cultural values and interpersonal and Community protocols

social structures of the Aboriginal Community

Aboriginal cultural customs and heritage of local Communities

key aspects of Aboriginal history and impact of European colonisation on Community and individuals

Assessment must comply with Community protocols and be supported by Elders and Custodians of Country.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine major characteristics of the social structures of a specific Aboriginal Community 
Identify impacts on Aboriginal social structures following European colonisation 
Record examples of resistance to European colonisation 
Document positive and negative effects of European colonisation 
Determine various approaches and resources which can be employed in order to identify cultural authorities for specific Country and Community 
Research contemporary Aboriginal social, economic and political trends in the context of Community life 
Acknowledge and consider differences in working within Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Communities and organisations 
Identify Aboriginal ways of working 
Recognise potential conflicts 
Identify and implement strategies for minimisation of conflicts 
Observe Aboriginalcultural protocolsaccording to Community and organisational guidelines and procedures 
Respect Community traditions and customs 
Build and maintain productive relationships within the Aboriginal Community and organisation 
Create and give mutual respect as evidenced by effective engagement and shared outcomes with the Community and organisation over time 
Obtain and value feedback on personal work performance, interpersonal ways of relating, and adherence to Aboriginal cultural protocols 

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