Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an understanding of the cultural and intellectual properties of one’s own cultural identity. The local cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. This unit also reflects the fact that there is no single Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture.
It applies to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in areas of work that include arts practice and cultural tourism. They could be preparing for work or further learning to pursue a career in the visual or performing arts, or as a tour guide in local communities. This learning and work would be closely guided by appropriate members of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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. Seek information on own region or country | 1.1 Identify and consult with appropriate persons to obtain knowledge of own region or country 1.2 Identify relevant sources of information on own region or country 1.3 Access information and people in culturally appropriate way |
2. Seek information on family and kinship | 2.1 Correctly identify holders of information and consult with appropriate persons in relation to kinship and family 2.2 Identify other relevant sources of information on family and kinship 2.3 Collect appropriate information on family and kinship with respect for local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture and customs |
3. Use information to develop concept of identity | 3.1 Examine information to determine own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity in relation to country and kinship 3.2 Consider how concept of ‘belonging to country’ in relation to culture, family and kinship may inform work practice 3.3 Use information in culturally appropriate way at all times, including identification of how and with whom information can be shared |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
identify and gather information relevant to own region, family and kinship, using culturally appropriate communication practices
use information, in a culturally appropriate way, to develop a concept of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
explain own country and region, including customs, ceremonies and relationship to land
describe own family and kinship
explain matters of protocol within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander societies
list protocols for accessing information and communicating with different community members
outline ways in which knowledge can be used, how it should be used and with whom it can be shared
explain ways in which Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander protocols and cultural values impact on work practices in different contexts.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage environments. The assessment environment must include:
access to information sources on relevant regions and countries
involvement by persons approved by Elders of the relevant local community.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.3, 2.3, 3.1 | Comprehends information in familiar contexts |
Oral Communication | 1.1-1.3, 2.1- 2.3 | Participates in exchanges using appropriate language Uses questioning and careful listening to gather facts and information |
Navigate the world of work | 1.3, 2.3, 3.3 | Observes local cultural protocols when accessing and using information related to own identity in other contexts |
Interact with others | 1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.3 | Follows culturally determined communication practices and customs required to gather relevant information |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2 | Plans, organises and completes tasks in logical sequence |
Sectors
Community and cultural heritage – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander