Required skills include

Ability to

read and interpret legislation and legal documents

communicate legal concepts and legislative language

provide stakeholders with an understanding of legislative requirements

advise clients and stakeholders of compliance requirements

demonstrate understanding of and adherence to own work role and responsibilities

follow organisation policies protocols and procedures

work collaboratively with colleagues Community services professionals and other services

respect cultural diversity and sensitivity to social cultural and professional values and beliefs

use technology to access written oral or visual source material

research library and internet

comprehend and evaluate written oral or visual source material

interpret written oral or visual source material

listen effectively

use oral communication skills

relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

exercise discretion and confidentiality

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

Aboriginal history cultural values and interpersonal and Community protocols

Cultural and Heritage Legislation or relevant NPWS legislation

interpretation of legislation including case law precedents

social justice principles

organisations to which appropriate referrals can be made

other legislation that may impact on the situation

legal system of common law and statute law

legal structures involving tribunals local court district court supreme court etc

sustainable environmental practices

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 Traditional Owners andor Elders and custodians of the Country in question

Candidates must demonstrate evidence of the ability to

identify appropriate and relevant legislation and knowledge of relevant compliance requirements affecting Aboriginalsites work in a specified jurisdiction

apply the relevant legislation to the circumstances appropriately and accurately

use referral options and other expertise to assist in interpreting and applying legislative requirements

communicate legal concepts and legislative language to Aboriginal clients and stakeholders in culturally appropriate way

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

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

relevant organisational policy protocols and procedures

relevant legislation

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 applying relevant legislation in Aboriginalsites work The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of the candidate relating to and engaging Aboriginal persons and Aboriginal Community on Country

direct questioning combined with thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

verbal or written questioning

observation of participation in applying relevant legislation in Aboriginalsites 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

This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other Indigenous Land Management and Aboriginalsites worker units of competency is encouraged

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

Compliance may include:

Competing interests may include:

Social justice principles may include:

Clients and stakeholders may refer to:

Aboriginal-sites may include

Aboriginal cultural protocols may include: