Required skills include

Ability to

acquire cultural information

operate according to Community guidelines and Aboriginal cultural protocols

investigate use and document cultural knowledge

identify locations and patterns of plants and animals in a specific area

identify plants animals and resources used for medicine and food

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

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 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

Aboriginal cultural customs and heritage

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

key principles values and practices of Aboriginal cultural knowledge

Community lorelaws customs and speaking rights

connection to Country through stories song dance and art

role of lore and customs in matters of land family marriage kinship totem clan and obligation

protocols and customs relating to disclosure of knowledge about Country

when and how to relate and document information and when it is not appropriate according to cultural protocols

Aboriginal communities and social structures

history of dispossession in Australia

Aboriginal history and impact of European colonisation

dispossession and land rights legislation

legislation and its impact on Aboriginal communities

Cultural and Heritage Legislation or relevant NPWS legislation

Aboriginal names for plants animals and landscape features

basic ecological concepts

cultural knowledge about plant and animals relating to a particular Community group or region

role and rights of indigenous peoples in maintaining and controlling cultural knowledge

individuals who are authorised to possess cultural knowledge

intellectual and cultural property rights

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

ownership rights

intellectual property rights and requirements

copyright rights and requirements

sustainable environmental practices

workplace health and safety requirements

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

Particular care should be exercised in the delivery and assessment of training for this unit in relation to who is authorised to interpret andor tell the stories and share knowledge of particular sites and landscapes

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

identify details of plant and animal species on Country their Aboriginal names and their roles and place in the cultural landscape

collate information on Aboriginal culture and history for Country in culturally appropriate ways

collect and use information according to Community guidelines and cultural protocols

identify landscape features and sites on Country in accordance with their place and role in Dreaming Aboriginal spirituality and local cultural practices and ceremony

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 who possess the cultural knowledge required for this unit

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 interpreting 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 identifying sites artefacts and describing cultural landscapes under the supervision of appropriate cultural authority

direct questioning combined with thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

verbal or written questioning

observation of participation in Ceremony andor interpretation 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

AHCASWA Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal sites and landscapes

AHCASW308A Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal sites and landscapes

AHCASWA Relate Aboriginal culture to sites work

AHCASW302A Relate Aboriginal culture to sites work

AHCILMA Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols

AHCILM306A Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols

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 knowledgemay include:

Cultural authorities may include

Aboriginal cultural protocols may include

Aboriginal beliefs may refer to:

Aboriginal-sites may include

Cultural landscapes may include: