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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine cultural significance
  2. Conduct a significance assessment on an Aboriginal site

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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 demonstrate that they can:

determine theoretical and practical concepts of cultural significance in relation to Aboriginal cultural sites and landscapes

identify appropriate cultural authorities for a Community, place or for a site

collaborate with relevant experts to complete an assessment of cultural significance

adhere to Burra Charter process and guidelines

identify cultural information, material and expression appropriate to be shared

identify groups and individuals to be consulted in relation to owners or custodians of cultural and Community knowledge, information and material

recognise factors that may impact on the assessment, including artefacts and stone objects on site and geological and geographical features of the landscape.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate 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

the role and prominence of the Burra Charter in the culture and heritage sector in Australia

the Burra Charter definition of significance

geographic and geological identification features of the cultural landscape

artefacts and stone objects identification

key concepts of Cultural and Heritage Legislation or National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) legislation relevant to own role.