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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare inventory of heritage and cultural assets
  2. Assess threats and opportunities for the protection of heritage and cultural assets
  3. Identify and develop strategies for the protection of heritage and cultural assets
  4. Implement strategies for the protection of heritage and cultural assets
  5. Monitor and review the effectiveness of strategies to protect heritage and cultural assets
  6. Prepare inventory of heritage and cultural assets
  7. Assess threats and opportunities for the protection of heritage and cultural assets
  8. Identify and develop strategies for the protection of heritage and cultural assets
  9. Implement strategies for the protection of heritage and cultural assets
  10. Monitor and review the effectiveness of strategies to protect heritage and cultural assets

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

research

collation of information from local national and international sources

evaluation methodologies

consultation with a range of community and government agencies

strategic planning

budgeting and lifecycle costings

community education strategies

project management

Required Knowledge

heritage assets

cultural assets

asset classification

council structures and services

town planning

community needs and expectations

regulations standards and policies

community information

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to

identify and protect heritage and cultural assets

identify and implement strategies to protect heritage and cultural assets

put in place monitoring processes

Context of assessment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken within the context of the local government framework Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including the Range of Variables applicable to the workplace environment

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources

relevant data such as survey information

historical research

existing reports

studies and texts

financial and budget information

real or simulated consultation process

copies of relevant regulations standards and policies


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Heritage may include:

cultural and environmental issues

national and local area significance

danger component of heritage element or structure

Significance may be:

aesthetic, historical, scientific and social aspects

community expectations.

national

state

regional

local

contributory

Data includes:

survey information

historical research

existing reports

studies and texts

Information may include:

written and oral records

reports

instructions

directions from supervisor and management

formal and informal interviews

team meetings

reports from other services, agencies, specialists and experts

media

Threats may include:

political emphasis

reductions in maintenance

lack of planning

other authorities' planning

competing interests

community attitudes

Criteria may include:

community preferences

budget constraints

legislative provisions

resources

time frames

age

outstanding craftsmanship

architectural style

construction technology

an association with important events or figures

building type

rarity

technical or creative achievement

representing a way of life

artistic

religious or cultural associations

Places of significance may include:

buildings

structures

plantings

subsurface remains