Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to record information and knowledge on Country from both an Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal perspective.
This unit applies to the identification and recording of Aboriginal sites, objects and cultural landscapes on Country. The unit applies to working with lore/law men and women either as an autonomous sites worker or under the supervision and cultural authority of Traditional Owners or Elders for specific Country and is also applicable to the work of repatriation workers and anthropologists.
This unit applies to all Aboriginal sites workers. However, cultural beliefs and practices vary across locations and communities and in some situations non-Aboriginal learners may not be able to access the cultural knowledge and/or materials required to achieve competency in this unit due to restrictions that are applied to non-Aboriginal people gaining access to cultural knowledge, material or sites. In these situations the Registered Training Organisation will be required to make alternative arrangements for learners that are still consistent with the delivery and assessment requirements for this unit.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify Aboriginal sites, objects and materials and cultural landscapes on Country | 1.1 Identify and consult appropriate cultural authorities 1.2 Obtain approval to be on Country and perform identification and recording work 1.3 Determine boundaries and extent of Country according to Community guidelines and Aboriginal cultural protocols 1.4 Determine details of land management and maintenance practices 1.5 Identify Aboriginal materials and objects accurately 1.6 Identify Aboriginal cultural landscapes and Aboriginal sites accurately 1.7 Determine the interrelationship of discrete Aboriginal sites to cultural landscapes and Indigenous land management 1.8 Carry out work on and off Country in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures |
2. Use the relevant Information Management System (IMS) | 2.1 Determine the relevant government jurisdiction 2.2 Research and determine the relevant information management system (IMS) in operation and the organisation responsible for maintaining the system 2.3 Apply access restrictions to the IMS and confidentiality measures for recording secret, sacred materials 2.4 Access the IMS and select relevant options 2.5 Initiate and maintain, transfer of site, features and/or cultural landscape information |
3. Record information on Aboriginal sites, objects and cultural landscapes | 3.1 Use information and data collected about the Aboriginal site, objects, features or landscape according to Community guidelines and Aboriginal cultural protocols 3.2 Acknowledge and avoid practices which could damage the level of trust and respect between stakeholders, negotiating parties and the Community 3.3 Categorise and record site context, location and information data 3.4 Categorise and record feature data 3.5 Record Aboriginal Community interpretations, related history and culture and recommendations 3.6 Use standard industry terminology and Aboriginal names for recording and documenting information, where appropriate |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can record information and knowledge on Country from both an Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal perspective.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
record details of Aboriginal sites, objects and cultural landscapes consistent with the requirements of the relevant Information Management System
record and collate information on Aboriginal culture and history for Country whilst following Aboriginal cultural protocols
follow Community guidelines and Aboriginal cultural protocols regarding the use of information on sites, objects and cultural landscapes
identify appropriate cultural authorities for a Community, site, story or Ceremony
apply Community protocols and permissions to determine cultural information, material and cultural expression that is appropriate to be shared
identify groups to be consulted in relation to owners and custodians of cultural and Community knowledge, information or material
use Aboriginal names and standard industry terminology appropriate to the task
apply work health and safety practices in the context of own work.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
Community Aboriginal history, cultural values and interpersonal and Community protocols related to the site
cultural rights and responsibilities when using Community knowledge, information and material
authentic and authoritative sources for Aboriginal cultural information, material and expression able to be accessed and shared
designated cultural areas and features, boundaries and extent of Country
protocols and customs relating to disclosure of knowledge about Country.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must comply with Community protocols and be supported by Elders and Custodians of Country.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Aboriginal Sites Work (ASW)