Required skills include

Ability to

collect and document cultural information

identify cultural Knowledge Holders

identify cultural value of landform types

research and recount cultural and ceremonial practices

operate according to Community guidelines and Aboriginal cultural protocols

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

discuss matters relating to traditional customs with the appropriate people according to Community protocols

discuss gender roles in a culturally appropriate manner

recognise general situations in regard to interaction of mainstream law and management with traditional customs

carry out basic investigative research on areas of use of traditional customs

observe protocols for entry to traditional lands

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification and seeking advice from Traditional Ownerss Elders Supervisor etc

use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of 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

designated cultural areas and features of Country boundaries and extent of Country

Aboriginal cultural values of landform types

archaeological evidence of landform types

creation stories oral histories kinship and totemic relationships to the cultural landscape

key principles values and practices of Aboriginal cultural knowledge

Community lorelaws customs and speaking rights

connection to Country through stories song dance and art

protocols and customs relating to disclosure of knowledge about Country

Cultural and Heritage Legislation or relevant NPWS legislation

sustainable environmental practices

legislative and enterprise requirements relevant to workplace health and safety and the environment

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 in participation with Traditional Owners andor Elders and custodians of that specific Country

In accordance with Aboriginal cultural protocols cultural knowledge copyright considerations and Aboriginal lorelaw 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 Aboriginalsites workers

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations on Country and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge Candidates must demonstrate evidence of the ability to

Explain Aboriginal cultural landscapes in ecological and archaeological terms Aboriginal cultural language and spiritual terms and traditional Aboriginal economic terms

Relate creation stories oral histories kinship and totemic relationships to the cultural landscape

Use information on sites objects and cultural landscapes according to Community guidelines and Aboriginal cultural protocols

Identify appropriate cultural authorities for a Community Site andor story andor ceremony

Research the range and interrelationship of Aboriginal cultural and ceremonial practices whereby connection with the cultural landscape is maintained

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 on Country

involvement of people approved by cultural authorities andor Traditional Owners of the relevant local Community

candidates who have gained relevant knowledge and skills through their life experience

Resources for assessment in this unit may include

Culture and Heritage guidelines and legislation in different jurisdictions

State library and archival information

Burra Charter

Archaeology industry guidelines procedures and policies

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess competency in recognising and recording Aboriginalsites artefacts and cultural landscapes The primary method of assessment for this unit should include participation on Country by candidates in simulated or actual work practices relevant to Sites work

The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of the candidate on Country and in Aboriginal communities describing and mapping Aboriginal cultural landscapes

direct questioning combined with thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

verbal or written questioning

observation of participation in Ceremony andor 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

AHCILMA Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols

AHCILM306A Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols

AHCASWA Work with Aboriginal ceremonial secret sacred materials

AHCASW305A Work with Aboriginal ceremonial secret sacred materials

AHCASWA Apply cultural significance to Aboriginalsites and landscapes

AHCASW308A Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal-sites and landscapes

AHCASWA Use relevant legislation in Aboriginalsites work

AHCASW311A Use relevant legislation in Aboriginal-sites work

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

Cultural landscapes may include:

Cultural significance may include:

Cultural knowledgemay include:

Cultural connections may include:

Aboriginal cultural values may include:

Archaeological evidence may include:

Cultural authorities may include:

Aboriginal beliefs may refer to: