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

ability to provide indepth interpretation of a specific local Australian Indigenous culture

communication skills including crosscultural skills and awareness of communication from both an Indigenous and nonIndigenous perspective

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

indepth knowledge and understanding of a specific Australian Indigenous culture within a specific regional location

protocols for the sharing of information about specific local Australian Indigenous cultures

copyright and intellectual property issues associated with interpreting Australian Indigenous cultural aspects for customers

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

provision of cultural interpretation for customers in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner

indepth knowledge and understanding of the Australian Indigenous culture appropriate to the region

ability to consult with community members to determine the appropriateness of information to be shared with customers

ability to interpret different types of information covering multiple topics to ensure a breadth of knowledge of local cultural aspects

ability to interpret information about the Australian Indigenous culture with customers on numerous occasions to ensure consistency of performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

interpretation of information about the Australian Indigenous culture within commercially realistic guiding environments eg within a cultural site on a walking tour or at a tourist site

access to appropriate cultural sites and locations

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

involvement of persons approved of by relevant local community elders in the assessment process

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge

For this unit methods should be chosen by relevant local community elders or those approved of by the elders

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 Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures

SITTGDE008A Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures.

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

The focus of cultural interpretation may include:

Cultural experience may take place in: