This unit applies to following cultural protocols and details the specific cultural, gender and kinship sensitivities of working in Aboriginal communities and on Country with diverse cultural requirements. The unit applies to working with lore/law men and women either autonomously or under the supervision and cultural authority of Traditional Owner/s and/or Elder/s for specific Country. This unit is also applicable to the work of repatriation workers and anthropologists. Cultural beliefs and practices vary across locations and communities however and in some situations non-Aboriginal learners may not be able to access the cultural knowledge and/or materials required to achieve competency in this unit. This applies when restrictions are applied to non-Aboriginal people gaining access to cultural knowledge, material or sites. In these situations the Registered Training Organisation will have to make alternative arrangements for learners that are still consistent with the delivery and assessment requirements for this unit.
This unit provides an awareness of the protocols involved in Aboriginal culture, including the need to identify the appropriate person/s when approaching a Community and the cultural and social protocols associated with that task.
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Prerequisites
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Employability Skills
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Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The delivery and assessment of this unit must comply with Community protocols and be carried out in consultation with and participation with Traditional Owners and/or Elders and custodians of that specific Country.
In accordance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, cultural knowledge copyright considerations and Aboriginal lore/law restrictions, it is essential that this requirement be respected and implemented in the delivery and assessment of Cultural Units to guarantee cultural authenticity and quality control around the delivery of training and assessment for Aboriginal-sites workers.
Candidates must demonstrate evidence of the ability to:
identify and seek participation of appropriate cultural authorities for a Community, place or for a site
identify cultural information, material and cultural expression appropriate to be shared
describe elements of cultural diversity within Aboriginal communities
describe natural resources and how they relate to cultural protocol, spirituality, art, environment, values, beliefs and lore/law
describe the cultural rights and responsibilities when using Community knowledge, information and material
identify groups to be consulted in relation to owners/custodians of cultural and Community knowledge, information and/or material
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment events must be contextualised to meet the needs of the particular group, including:
a Community, educational or workplace setting
involvement of people approved by cultural authorities and/or Traditional Owners of the relevant local Community
candidates who have gained relevant knowledge and skills through their life experience
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess competency in following Aboriginal cultural protocols. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of the candidate relating to and engaging Aboriginal persons and Aboriginal Community
direct questioning combined with third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
verbal or written questioning
observation of participation in Ceremony and/or Sites work related to the knowledge and skills outlined in this Unit
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular client groups (consider the requirements of different age groups, clients with English as a second language, clients with disabilities, remote library users, etc.).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
Assessment for this unit should comprise a combination of theory and practical application. Both aspects of assessment are best conducted on Country for this unit.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills include:
Ability to:
respect cultural diversity and sensitivity to social, cultural values and beliefs
use technology to access written, oral or visual source material
carry out library and internet research
comprehend written, oral or visual source material
interpret written, oral or visual source material
apply listening skills
apply oral communication skills
relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities
exercise discretion and confidentiality
Required knowledge includes:
Knowledge of:
Aboriginal history, cultural values and interpersonal and Community protocols
authentic and authoritative sources for Aboriginal cultural information, material and expression able to be accessed and shared.
Cultural and Heritage Legislation or relevant NPWS legislation
sustainable environmental practices
workplace health and safety requirements
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Aboriginal beliefs may refer to:
connection to Country
creation events
structure of Community such as lore/law men and women, elders and custodians
practicality and purpose
appropriate behaviour, protocols and restrictions
spiritual value of knowledge and stories
communal ownership of some knowledge and material
intergenerational ownership of some knowledge and material
oral tradition of passing on knowledge and responsibilities
roles as custodians of specified knowledge, ceremony, designs, information
kinship and relationships
storytelling
Different Country may include:
adjoining local Aboriginal Land Council boundaries
remote Aboriginal communities in the same or different States and Territories
different spaces within the same geographical area
Cultural taboos may include:
anything that is offensive to the group or person in question
naming deceased persons
speaking of persons and/or places and/or practices that are not to be spoken of in public
cross gender practices and/or proximity in some situations
Cultural authorities may include:
Cultural authority refers to the most appropriate senior person/s that is able to speak for particular Country, cultural objects, ceremony and/or materials in a specific place. A cultural authority could be a Traditional Owner, a Native Title Claimant, Aboriginal Culture and Heritage Body, Elder, Aboriginal Land Council, etc.
A ceremonial/cultural manager in terms of Aboriginal customary law means someone who does the work either under the direct supervision of the Aboriginal Owner or does the work that is authorised by the Owner. In a ceremony for example, the ceremonial manager(s) may provide the food and do the performance (work). Traditional roles and responsibilities swap over depending on a person’s status in any given situation – ie – whose land / estate one is on for business.
Aboriginal cultural protocols may include:
gender roles in relation to knowledge and cultural practices
information sensitivity and access
appropriate information transfer
negotiations with local Aboriginal Community about information transfer
cultural diversity
natural resources and their importance for economy, religion, spirituality, art, environment, values, beliefs and lore/law.
rights and responsibilities associated with cultural knowledge, story, song, Site, and ceremony
interpersonal ways of relating
the talking of Community politics
repatriation of artefacts
issues of ownership
ownership of intellectual property
copyright and copyright infringement
acknowledging participation and ownership
communicating about cultural material
accessing, displaying and handling cultural material
identifying appropriate people to be consulted
occasions when consultation is required
ways in which consultations should be conducted
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
The importance of Aboriginal beliefs and the relationship of these beliefs with cultural landscapes are identified and documented
Gender roles are recognised and respected
Language groups and kinship networks within specific Country that inform the basis of social relationships and Community roles are respected
Cultural taboos, factions and avoidance relationships are recognised and respected
The rights of individuals within communities and on Country to hold specific knowledge and ceremony are acknowledged
The rights of individuals within communities and on Country to hold responsibility for Aboriginal-sites and the cultural rules associated with sharing that knowledge are acknowledged
The inherent diversity that exists within cultures and communities is respected and affirmed
Various approaches and resources that can be employed in order to identify cultural authorities for specific Country are applied
Difficulties in identifying cultural authorities in various states and territories is researched
The appropriate cultural authorities are identified and consulted
The identification by cultural authorities of appropriate persons within communities who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the cultural significance of Aboriginal objects and/or places is applied
The provision of advice by cultural authorities is respected; with advice and decisions by cultural authorities on identifying appropriate persons for consultation implemented
Rights and responsibilities associated with cultural knowledge, story, song, site, and ceremony are respected and implemented
Cultural knowledge holders inform the decision-making process to determine the cultural significance of objects and/or places
Traditional knowledge and practices in managing Country and environment are acknowledged and respected
Key protocols required for Aboriginal Community consultation are identified and recorded
Determination of Aboriginal people as the primary source of cultural information is acknowledged
Decision making by Aboriginal cultural authorities for when consultation is required, the selection of participants, and ways in which consultations are conducted is determined
Communication approaches that place Aboriginal cultural protocols and values as a principal concern are implemented
Participation in Community consultation following appropriate cultural protocols for that Country and Community is undertaken
Ownership rights and intellectual property rights of Aboriginal cultural information and material is established
Rights to control cultural heritage by Aboriginal people as custodians of Aboriginal culture are recognised
Access restrictions to cultural knowledge, information and material are applied
Confidentiality measures for recording secret, sacred materials are followed
The ownership of cultural knowledge, information and material, is determined and administered
Any identified infringement of copyright is reported to appropriate personnel
Permissions from cultural authorities, relevant individuals and organisations for access and use of Aboriginal cultural information and material are sought and may be obtained or denied
Parameters for processes of transfer of cultural knowledge are established and implemented
Adherence to cultural restrictions on Aboriginal cultural information and Aboriginal material is observed
Copyright and licensing issues related to access and use of Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information are acknowledged and observed
Aboriginal cultural requirements for communications about, and display, access and handling of, Aboriginal cultural information and material are followed
The implications of consent for accessing, transferring and using cultural information and materials are known and agreed
Appropriate use of personal protocols of addressing persons and greetings, personal contact, and gestures is observed
Personal presentation and conduct is guided by respect for local and Community traditions
Personal communication styles for language, non-verbal communication, discussion, meaning, questioning, eye contact and silence reflect the customs and idioms of the local Community
A flexible attitude is used to address situations of cultural diversity and cross-cultural differences
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