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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Seek information on Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts
   • Identify and access relevant sources of information on cultural arts practice within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities
   • Gather information on cultural and economic significanceof Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander arts practice
   • Collect information in culturally appropriate way
   • Follow relevant cultural protocols in conduct of own arts practice
2. Work with stakeholders
   • Identify individuals and networks used in context of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts, both internal and external to community
   • Access networks to enhance quality of own arts practice
   • Integrate cultural protocols into all stakeholder communication and business practices
3. Update and maintain knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts
   • Identify and use relevant opportunities to update knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts
   • Share updated knowledge with colleagues as required, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

identify and gather information on the context and structure of cultural arts within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities relevant to a specific community environment

observe cultural protocols when accessing and using information from individuals and networks

maintain currency of cultural arts knowledge for use in a work context.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe ways in which cultural arts practice operates within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities, including various community structures and approaches

outline the scope of the different types of cultural art practice found within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities

clarify cultural protocols within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander arts practice

explain the roles of particular individuals, networks or organisations in enhancing Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts practice

explain the economic importance of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander arts practice to their local communities.

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