Assessor Resource
CUVATS101A
Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
The skills and knowledge outlined in this unit underpin the effective work performance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in many areas of work, including arts practice and cultural tourism. They could be preparing for work or further learning to pursue a career in the visual or performing arts, or as a tour guide in local communities.
This learning and work would be closely guided by appropriate members of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop an understanding of one’s own cultural identity.
The local cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. This unit also reflects the fact that there is no single Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture.
This unit deals with complex and interrelated elements of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultures, which are the cultural and intellectual properties of specific communities. These may only be interpreted by appropriate persons, e.g. 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 closely with the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, for example through establishing 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.
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