Required skills include

Ability to

define the location and extent of fire application

evaluate the cultural and economic benefits of fire management practices

assess the quality of fire burns

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

use literacy skills to fulfil job roles as required by the organisation The level of skill may range from reading and understanding documentation to completion of written reports

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

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

traditional Aboriginal rationale and techniques for cultural burning

the life cycles of flora and fauna of forestsplantations and effect of burning operations

required intensity and appropriate frequency of fire

sequence location and pattern of recent and historical fire burns

the dependence of the terrestrial ecosystems on fire

selection of existing and construction of additional fire breaks

Aboriginal ceremonial requirements for fire practices

seasonal cycle of weather patterns

effects of fire on human physiology

emergency fire services

radio communication

organisational and enterprise policies and procedures for conservation of places of cultural significance

Cultural and Heritage Legislation or relevant NPWS legislation

sustainable environmental practices

safety procedures for conducting fire operations

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 participation with Traditional Owners andor Elders and custodians of that specific Country and follow any relevant ParksReserves policies and plan of management guidelines and culture and heritage legislation

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

Candidates must demonstrate evidence of the ability to

identify appropriate cultural authorities for a Community place or for a Site

develop working relationships with Aboriginal and nonAboriginal stakeholders

apply traditional Aboriginal cultural burning techniques

control burning operations

protect life property and conserve fauna and flora species during burning

achieve the correct intensity of burn

adhere to organisational safety and environmental protection policies and procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

on Country a Community educational or workplace setting including Aboriginal cultural keeping places

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

organisational safety and environmental policies and procedures

Method of assessment

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

observation of the candidate on Country participating in all aspects of a cultural burning operation

direct questioning combined with thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

verbal or written questioning

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

AHCASWA Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal sites and landscapes

AHCASW308A Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal sites and landscapes

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

Stakeholders may include:

Cultural authorities may include:

Burning plan may include:

Total land mass may include:

Ignition techniques and patterns may include:

Aboriginal Sites may include:

Aboriginal cultural protocols may include:

Fire breaksmay include:

Burn intensity may include:

Weather conditions to be monitored:

Burn specification or limiting factors may include:

Monitoring of burningmay include: