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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research general information on Australian Indigenous cultures.
  2. Share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures with customers.

Required Skills

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

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

basic research skills and techniques for acquiring and maintaining current information generally available about Australian Indigenous cultures

literacy skills to source read and interpret sometimes complex information on Australian Indigenous cultures

communication skills including crosscultural skills and awareness of Indigenous communication techniques

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

protocols for researching and sharing information about Australian Indigenous cultures

copyright and intellectual property issues associated with the sharing of information

general knowledge of Australian Indigenous cultures in general

general knowledge of the specific Australian Indigenous culture within the particular regional location

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this TrainingPackage

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

researching and sharing accurate information about Australian Indigenous societies in a culturally appropriate way

knowledge of the protocols that apply to researching and sharing information generally available about Australian Indigenous cultures

general knowledge of Australian Indigenous cultures and specific cultures within a regional location

ability to source different types of information covering multiple topics to ensure a breadth of knowledge

ability to share general information about Australian Indigenous cultures with customers on numerous occasions to ensure consistency of performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sharing of information about Australian Indigenous cultures within commercially realistic guiding environments eg in a national park on a bush walking tour or at a tourist site

involvement of appropriate people accepted by the local community in the assessment process

interaction with Australian Indigenous communities to obtain information

sharing of information with customer groups of a size and nature that reflect the commercial environment in which the guide operates

access to information sources in order to conduct research and collect sufficient information

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate sharing information about Australian Indigenous cultures with customers

questioning of group members as to the candidates breadth of knowledge and ability to answer customer questions

review of guiding activities undertaken as part of industry placement and training with an industry operator

review of a portfolio of information that has been sourced to assess the candidates ability to identify and source current and accurate information

written and oral questioning or interview to evaluate the process undertaken by the candidate to source information

written and oral questioning or interview to assess general knowledge of Australian and Indigenous cultures appropriate to the region

case studies to assess ability to apply correct protocols to particular situations

written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of protocols and other issues

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should take into account that individuals may have acquired their knowledge through formal study or life experience This would include such things as the recognition of scientific qualifications of ecotour guides and the recognition systems that relate to cultural knowledge that exists in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies

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

SITTGDEA Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities

SITTGDE006A Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities

SITTGDEA Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture

SITTGDE009A Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture.

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role


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.

Information:

may be about:

Australian Indigenous cultures and countries in general

specific Australian Indigenous cultures and countries

may cover the following topics:

history, pre and post-European contact

traditional life and culture

contemporary Indigenous life and culture

art and music

dance

bushcraft, bush food and bush medicine

tools and implements

land ownership

cultural sites, which may include galleries, cultural centres, natural sites and occupation sites like middens.

Research may include:

talking and listening to Australian Indigenous people

organising information from personal memory and experiences

watching television, videos and films

listening to radio

reading books and other references

internet

museum research.