Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate the maintenance of cultural knowledge by Indigenous people and provide this knowledge to others, if permitted by cultural authorities. All work is performed according to Community guidelines and cultural protocols.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
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. Investigate cultural knowledge | 1.1 Obtain cultural knowledge from an appropriate person within the Community 1.2 Determine and record key principles, values and practices of cultural knowledge 1.3 Define the relationship between cultural knowledge and management of Country 1.4 Establish ownership of and parameters for transferring cultural knowledge |
2. Identify locations and patterns of plants and animals in a specific area | 2.1 Identify and document relationships between land, rivers, lakes and sea management practices and seasonal cycles in an accessible record 2.2 Use common and Indigenous names to describe plants and animals 2.3 Note relationships between spirituality and people to complement the accessible record |
3. Identify plants, animals and resources used for medicine and food | 3.1 Identify and record bush foods and medicines for a specific area 3.2 Use common and Indigenous names to describe plants and animals 3.3 Collect plant and animal samples for future identification in accordance with legislative requirements, enterprise procedures and environmentally sustainable practices and animal welfare codes of practice, where applicable 3.4 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when working on Country 3.5 Define and document issues in relation to Indigenous access and use |
4. Relate information on cultural knowledge to others | 4.1 Provide information on cultural knowledge to those who are authorised to possess that knowledge 4.2 Relate information on cultural knowledge in an appropriate format and medium 4.3 Refer requests for disclosure of information on cultural heritage that infringes intellectual property rights of a group or Community to appropriate persons 4.4 Decline requests for disclosure of information on aspects of cultural knowledge by unauthorised individuals |
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:
access and provide appropriate information on cultural knowledge
investigate cultural knowledge in accordance with cultural protocols
determine relationships between land features, seasons and spirituality
identify plants, animals and resources used for medicine and food in a given area
provide information on cultural knowledge in accordance with cultural protocols
follow cultural protocols when carrying out work
collect plant and animal samples in accordance with legislative requirements and animal welfare codes of practice, where appropriate
apply environmentally sustainable work practices when working on Country
identify individuals who are authorised to possess cultural knowledge
use common and Indigenous names for plants and animals
apply work health and safety practices in the context of own work
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
plant and animal uses and significance relating to a particular Community, group or region
common and Indigenous names for plants and animals significant to the Community
cultural protocols relevant to region, Community and scope and type of cultural knowledge
role and rights of Indigenous peoples in maintaining and controlling cultural knowledge
Indigenous protocols for identifying individuals who are authorised to possess cultural knowledge
intellectual and cultural property rights
the basic requirements for ensuring the
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
Indigenous Land Management (ILM)