Required skills include

Ability to

identify essential features of Aboriginal families and cultures

investigate impacts of changes on Aboriginal societies since European settlement

analyse effects of examining isolated cultural elements of a holistic culture as individual doctrines

participate in cultural maintenance

plan culturally appropriate work practices

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

use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record complex workplace measures

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

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

history and effects of European invasion on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

the concept of cultural maintenance

change processes

planning work practices

areas of overlap within sections of Aboriginal cultural life

Aboriginal worldview including the dimension of holistic notion of culture

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge Candidates must demonstrate evidence of the ability to

show comprehensive understanding of the essential features of Aboriginal families and culture applied in workplace relationships

review impacts on Aboriginal societies and communities of European settlement and subsequent government policies

describe andor identify practices in the workplace aimed at sustaining Aboriginal cultural maintenance

plan culturally appropriate work practices

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

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 planning for successful cultural practice at work The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

verbal or written questioning

observation of participation in workplace planning or activities

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

Elements of Aboriginal society may refer to:

European settlement may include:

Impacts on Aboriginal cultures and cultural practices may include:

Cultural maintenance may include: