Required skills include

Ability to

gather information about Aboriginal and nonAboriginal social structures

summarise actions of governments to deal with the effects of European colonisation

deal with personal negative responsesreactions in a positive way

implement strategies that support the conceptimplementation of Aboriginal management principles

understand and engage effectively in mediation and conflict resolution

operate effectively within an Aboriginal Community or organisational job role

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

apply sustainable environmental practices

apply workplace health and safety requirements

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

Aboriginal communities and social structures

Aboriginal cultural customs and heritage

history of British society and dispossession in Australia

Aboriginal history and impact of European colonisation

legislation and its impact on Aboriginal communities

Cultural and Heritage Legislation or relevant NPWS legislation

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 training 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

Candidates must demonstrate evidence of the ability to

work within and between Aboriginal and nonAboriginal social structures

apply an understanding of the perceptions and impacts of government action to deal with the effects of European colonisation within Aboriginal communities

demonstrate empathy and respect in working with Aboriginal communities and organisations

build effective and productive working relationships with Aboriginal people and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment events must be contextualised to meet the needs of the particular group including

an Aboriginal Community educational or workplace setting

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

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess competency in following Aboriginal cultural protocols The following examples are appropriate for this unit

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

direct questioning combined with thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

verbal or written questioning

observation of work conducted in Aboriginal Community andor organisation

evaluation of the outcomes of work conducted in Aboriginal Community andor organisation

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

AHCILMA Record and document Community history

AHCILM404A Record and document Community history

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

Strategies may include:

Aboriginalcultural protocols may include:

Work may include: