Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research the relevant legislation
   • Identify the legislative requirements that relate to Aboriginal sites work
   • Identify the purpose of legislation and environmental and sustainability requirements which apply to own work context
2. Identify relevant legislative provisions
   • Identify the laws that protect Aboriginal sites
   • Clarify compliance requirements with supervisor to confirm understanding and to ensure consistency of application across the organisation
   • Consult with experts to address any competing interests arising from different pieces of legislation with jurisdiction over the one Aboriginal cultural site, landscape or material
   • Carry out Aboriginal sites work within the constructs of relevant legislation
3. Identify stakeholder requirements
   • Communicate with clients and stakeholders to identify their needs in relation to relevant legislation
   • Provide referrals for stakeholders to expert advisors or advisory organisations
   • Recognise own limitations and professional boundaries
   • Conduct own Aboriginal sites work in accordance with legislative requirements and following Aboriginal cultural protocols and values

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 provide evidence that they can:

work within the constructs of relevant legislation in their work with Aboriginal sites, cultural materials and cultural landscapes

identify and apply relevant legislation to the circumstances appropriately and accurately

identify relevant compliance requirements affecting Aboriginal sites work in a specified jurisdiction

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

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

---

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

how Cultural and Heritage Legislation or relevant National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) legislation applies to Aboriginal sites work

other legislation that may impact on Aboriginal sites work

organisations to which appropriate referrals can be made.

---