Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAPRF305 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform in ways that respect customary law, ethics and traditions

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency CUAPRF305 - Perform in ways that respect customary law, ethics and traditions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols, values and principles to develop as an Indigenous Australian performing artist. It is intended that this unit be delivered by and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dancers with some practical experience in traditional Indigenous Australian dance apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They could be developing their awareness of customary law and copyright issues in group performances at events in the local community or in public performances for visitors to their region or community.Work performed requires a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgment are required and individuals take responsibility for their own outputs. The local or community cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; or persons recognised by specific Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Elders, or those persons who are local custodians of local cultural heritage.Organisations delivering this unit must respect community protocols and heritage. Collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the delivery and assessment of this unit is recommended.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, custodians and other culturally knowledgeable people authorised by their communities to act as mentors in arts and culture and performance disciplines

appropriate performance areas or spaces, including outdoor locations

sources of information needed to manage copyright, including relevant legislation, regulations or codes of practice.

Assessors must ensure that the cultural and intellectual property rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are protected.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Liaise with Indigenous communities in ethical and culturally appropriate ways
  • Seek advice from relevant personnel to establish how principles of customary law affect own dance practice
  • Take guidance and direction from cultural mentors
  • Seek advice regarding reasons for liaison to be undertaken and protocols followed
  • Make ethical arrangements for contact that respect and support cultural needs
  • Determine own rights and responsibilities in specific situations
       
Element: Behave ethically and with respect for tradition
  • Investigate reasons for and scope of code of ethics in own sector of the arts
  • Determine parameters of and content for a code of ethics, consulting with others as required
  • Apply code of ethics and test it in the community to determine its workability
  • Act according to personal, professional and cultural values and principles
  • Advocate for and support the maintenance and renewal of traditions in appropriate ways
  • Apply knowledge of copyright requirements to ensure protection of cultural heritage and seek advice where required
       
Element: Follow cultural protocols when rehearsing and performing
  • Comply with customary law and cultural protocols as they relate to performance
  • Implement strategies to accommodate cultural differences during performances
  • Interact with and acknowledge directors, performers and audiences in appropriate ways
  • Seek feedback from relevant community members to identify ways in which own observation of cultural protocols could be improved
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Liaise with Indigenous communities in ethical and culturally appropriate ways

1.1 Seek advice from relevant personnel to establish how principles of customary law affect own dance practice

1.2 Take guidance and direction from cultural mentors

1.3 Seek advice regarding reasons for liaison to be undertaken and protocols followed

1.4 Make ethical arrangements for contact that respect and support cultural needs

1.5 Determine own rights and responsibilities in specific situations

2. Behave ethically and with respect for tradition

2.1 Investigate reasons for and scope of code of ethics in own sector of the arts

2.2 Determine parameters of and content for a code of ethics, consulting with others as required

2.3 Apply code of ethics and test it in the community to determine its workability

2.4 Act according to personal, professional and cultural values and principles

2.5 Advocate for and support the maintenance and renewal of traditions in appropriate ways

2.6 Apply knowledge of copyright requirements to ensure protection of cultural heritage and seek advice where required

3. Follow cultural protocols when rehearsing and performing

3.1 Comply with customary law and cultural protocols as they relate to performance

3.2 Implement strategies to accommodate cultural differences during performances

3.3 Interact with and acknowledge directors, performers and audiences in appropriate ways

3.4 Seek feedback from relevant community members to identify ways in which own observation of cultural protocols could be improved

Evidence of the ability to:

integrate knowledge of cultural heritage, moral rights and community ethics into communication with community mentors and performances

maintain the integrity of cultural heritage and cultural knowledge for communities

seek and follow advice in order to work as an Indigenous performing artist in culturally appropriate ways

advocate for and support cultural maintenance and renewal of knowledge

comply with rules of customary laws and protocols when producing, presenting and distributing works that express Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity

comply with rules relevant to ideas and customs of the specific communities involved in the reproduction of heritage in the dance performance

consult with Elders and other advisers to apply a code of ethics

liaise with other Indigenous people in culturally supportive ways that comply with relevant protocols.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:

own Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity

traditions of ownership and protocols relating to created work and performance in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

common structures and operations in Indigenous communities

protocols for the sharing of information and the expression of information relating to cultural works

recognition, respect and compliance with Indigenous laws

recognition and respect for ethical dealings in the performing arts

sections of Copyright Act 1968 and Copyright Amendment Act 2006 relevant to own arts practice

moral rights protection in relation to the performance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance

Australian Indigenous cultural and intellectual property

difference between performing, mechanical and synchronisation rights

describe the function of the following organisations:

National Indigenous Arts Advocacy Association Inc.

Australian Copyright Council

Australasian Performing Right Association Limited

international copyright and collection societies.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Liaise with Indigenous communities in ethical and culturally appropriate ways

1.1 Seek advice from relevant personnel to establish how principles of customary law affect own dance practice

1.2 Take guidance and direction from cultural mentors

1.3 Seek advice regarding reasons for liaison to be undertaken and protocols followed

1.4 Make ethical arrangements for contact that respect and support cultural needs

1.5 Determine own rights and responsibilities in specific situations

2. Behave ethically and with respect for tradition

2.1 Investigate reasons for and scope of code of ethics in own sector of the arts

2.2 Determine parameters of and content for a code of ethics, consulting with others as required

2.3 Apply code of ethics and test it in the community to determine its workability

2.4 Act according to personal, professional and cultural values and principles

2.5 Advocate for and support the maintenance and renewal of traditions in appropriate ways

2.6 Apply knowledge of copyright requirements to ensure protection of cultural heritage and seek advice where required

3. Follow cultural protocols when rehearsing and performing

3.1 Comply with customary law and cultural protocols as they relate to performance

3.2 Implement strategies to accommodate cultural differences during performances

3.3 Interact with and acknowledge directors, performers and audiences in appropriate ways

3.4 Seek feedback from relevant community members to identify ways in which own observation of cultural protocols could be improved

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Code of ethics must include consideration of:

protocols

permission for use of idea or material

ways in which ideas and material are used

social justice

equal opportunity

intellectual and cultural property rights

copyright

feedback to cultural owners and communities.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Seek advice from relevant personnel to establish how principles of customary law affect own dance practice 
Take guidance and direction from cultural mentors 
Seek advice regarding reasons for liaison to be undertaken and protocols followed 
Make ethical arrangements for contact that respect and support cultural needs 
Determine own rights and responsibilities in specific situations 
Investigate reasons for and scope of code of ethics in own sector of the arts 
Determine parameters of and content for a code of ethics, consulting with others as required 
Apply code of ethics and test it in the community to determine its workability 
Act according to personal, professional and cultural values and principles 
Advocate for and support the maintenance and renewal of traditions in appropriate ways 
Apply knowledge of copyright requirements to ensure protection of cultural heritage and seek advice where required 
Comply with customary law and cultural protocols as they relate to performance 
Implement strategies to accommodate cultural differences during performances 
Interact with and acknowledge directors, performers and audiences in appropriate ways 
Seek feedback from relevant community members to identify ways in which own observation of cultural protocols could be improved 

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