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CULMS002B
Research and evaluate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit has particular application to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. This unit also recognises that there is no single Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture.

The unit deals with complex and interrelated elements of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultures, which are the cultural and intellectual properties of specific communities across the continent and islands of Australia. These may only be interpreted by appropriate persons, for example those recognised by the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community as an Elder or custodian of local cultural knowledge.

Any organisation or individual planning to train or assess this unit would be expected to work in a culturally appropriate manner with the appropriate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, for example through the establishment of a local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander reference group. In particular, it is vital to ensure respectful integration of any local cultural knowledge or protocols that will inform the implementation of the unit.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research the context and interpretation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait cultural material. As such, the unit focuses on the skills to analyse cultural material, including current collections and the impact of post-colonial history. These skills then form the basis for appropriate treatment and interpretation of cultural material. The unit includes a focus on appropriate consultation with the traditional custodians of cultural material.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

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

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary for the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying Employability Skills requirements.



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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

sound knowledge of information sources for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

knowledge of cultural protocols and practices as well as appropriate consultative processes in seeking information

application of research and analytical skills to evaluate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material and its context.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

involvement in the assessment process of persons approved of by Elders, appropriate persons or custodians of the relevant community

access to sources of information on Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

project to research a specific collection of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

project to research and document the cultural significance of particular objects

case studies to assess ability to research and use different types of information in the analysis of cultural material

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of cultural material.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CULMS001B Work with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

other collection and exhibition management units.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

research and critical-thinking skills to analyse, interpret and present complex and varied references for application to cultural material

literacy skills to critically evaluate and communicate ideas and concepts surrounding cultural material.

Required knowledge

broad range of sources of information about post-colonial history, theory and cultural practice relating to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

key aspects of post-colonial history and its impact on the collection and interpretation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation with particular reference to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

cultural protocols and appropriate consultations for the movement, storage and maintenance of cultural material in the relevant context/type of display

cultural protocols for the exhibition of cultural material in the relevant community context.

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.

Relevant sources of information may include:

community members (family groups, cultural educators, Elders)

libraries

museums

archives

cultural centres

community organisations

Indigenous units within local, state or national bodies

Cultural material may be:

part of an existing collection (public or private)

not yet part of a collection

held by the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community or broader community

held by an organisation external to the community

held by individuals

in the care of traditional custodians

The context of cultural material may relate to:

pre-colonisation cultural practices

post-colonisation collection and interpretive practices

cultural/spiritual significance of cultural material to community

the way material was acquired and historical view of Indigenous collections

treatment of collection materials

dispersal of skeletal remains and cultural materials within and outside of Australia

men's or women's business

secret or non-secret business

rarity

locality

Formal and informal research techniques may include:

discussion

note taking, listing

interviews

questionnaires

critical discourse

analysis

reflection

comparing information

summation

judgement

observation

Information may relate to:

philosophy

Indigenous world views

effects of colonisation on Indigenous lives and cultures

dreaming stories

world histories

cultural issues

spiritual beliefs

aesthetics

politics

gender and identity issues

land and place - traditional custodians of Country

signs and symbols in cultural practice

evaluative criticism in relation to interpretations made by post-colonial interpreters

oral histories

Cultural protocols may relate to:

acquisition of material

transportation

storage

written documentation on cultural materials

exhibition

geographic location

degree of consultation with traditional custodians

respect for the wishes of traditional custodians

New and appropriate approaches to interpretation may relate to:

local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community involvement

different perceptions of both pre and post-colonial history

interpretation in the context of post-colonial effects and behaviours

local history

oral histories

appropriate consultation with traditional custodians

respect for the wishes of traditional custodians

industry/sector debate

Challenging and adapting ideas may include:

comparing

contrasting

reflecting

critiquing

judging

considering merit

discussing and debating

Key stakeholders may include:

Indigenous communities, including traditional custodians

current holders of collections (private and public)

cultural centres

Indigenous units within local, state and national bodies

museum/heritage organisations

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Observation Checklist

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