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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research specialised information on cultural and heritage environments.
  2. Prepare specialised information on cultural and heritage environments.
  3. Update knowledge of specialised information on cultural and heritage environments.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

prepare three different presentations, with each presentation:

using at least four credible and reliable sources of information

demonstrating knowledge of cultural and heritage environments as listed in the knowledge evidence

using appropriate ecological terminology and concepts

incorporating interpretive themes and messages

organising information in a logical and suitable manner for presentation.


Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

the role of interpretation in creating a powerful customer experience

sources of information on cultural and heritage environments

cultural and heritage environments, natural and built:

art galleries

cultural centres

heritage trails

historic localities or regions

historic theme parks

Indigenous art or occupation sites

museums

prehistoric and fossil sites

nature and significance of each cultural or heritage environment:

how the environment developed and evolved

historically and culturally significant features, details of any exhibits, displays or performances

individuals associated with the environment, their roles and impacts

role of the environment in the local community, both past and present

relationship of the environment to past and current Australian culture and history

information sources frequently used by guides:

artworks

events

exhibitions

experiences and observations (of self or others)

films

images

internet

music

objects

local experts

traditional owners

performances

presentations

professional associations

printed texts, books, journals, magazines, newspapers

technical information.