Required skills

analysis and evaluation skills to assess key changes in legislation and policy and how they relate to the organisation and community

culturally appropriate communication skills to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities

oral diagrammatic or written literacy skills to be able to gather and share information

problemsolving and decisionmaking skills to develop strategies to address cultural issues

Required knowledge

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural governance practices that may affect the effective governance of organisations

basic information on intellectual property rights and copyright law in relation to cultural knowledge and objects

concept of community control of organisations and how it may impact on the protection of cultural values

concepts of stereotyping and prejudice and their impacts on individuals

cultural context in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards operate

current and proposed changes in legislation and policy that could impact on the organisation

geographic social economic and political contexts in which particular organisations operate and how these may impact on the maintenance and protection of cultural values in an organisation

how historical factors such as colonisation have had an impact on local community members and the organisation

provisions of federal state or territory legislation and funding body requirements that may impact on decision making

relevant protocols and cultural responsibilities

social technical economic and political changes likely to occur in the short to medium term that could have an impact on the activities of the organisation

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

Evidence of the ability to

provide appropriate information to others about cultural protocols and responsibilities relevant to board duties

identify historical factors that may impact on the community and the organisation

develop strategies to restore protect and maintain cultural values in the organisation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to examples of legislation and policy affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their culture

knowledge and performance are assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance

Note

This unit contains skills and knowledge specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture Particular care should be taken when choosing an appropriately qualified and suitable person or persons to conduct this assessment Where appropriate this may require involving a respected community member to assist with assessment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

analysis of feedback from the community and stakeholders

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

direct questioning combined with reflection of practical board performance by the candidate

observation of performance on a board or simulated board

observation of presentations and group discussions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge

observation of performance in role plays

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Relevant traditional and cultural responsibilities may include:

Protocols may include:

Lifestyles may include:

Cultural diversity may include:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices may include:

Potential and actual harm may include:

Areas of potential and actual social conflict may include:

Appropriate individuals or groups may include:

Impact may include:

Legislation and policy may include:

Relevant social, technical, economic and political changes may include: