Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to identify and protect indigenous, historical and natural heritage sites in line with relevant legislation.
The unit applies to those who identify cultural heritage sites, apply protective measures, and monitor work practices with the aim of improving cultural heritage awareness and care in a variety of work settings, including a forest or private native forest, horticultural, domestic, local council or emergency services environment.
The unit applies to Forestry Worker, Harvesting Technician, Machine Operator.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Access and interpret cultural heritage requirements | 1.1 Identify and review information relevant to recognising and following cultural heritage protection, maintenance and recording. 1.2 Identify and interpret key principles and requirements that apply to cultural heritage protection and preservation. 1.3 Identify partnership arrangements and relationships with appropriate government departments, agencies and other relevant community organisations. 1.4 Identify indigenous, historical and natural heritage sites and/or objects in the forest operational plan and maps. |
2. Apply cultural heritage requirements | 2.1 Review work order and identify and clarify the potential impact on cultural heritage with appropriate personnel. 2.2 Locate and identify indigenous, historical and natural heritage sites and/or objects in the field. 2.3 Assess and report risks and hazards to cultural heritage sites. 2.4 Apply relevant requirements for the selection and use of protection zones, signage, field markings and equipment. 2.5 Carry out cultural heritage protection measures in line with legal requirements. 2.6 Identify situations requiring specialist advice and seek assistance. |
3. Monitor work practices | 3.1 Monitor and adjust work practices to meet changing conditions. 3.2 Monitor and maintain cultural heritage protection measures. 3.3 Identify and report non-compliant work practices to appropriate personnel. 3.4 Identify improved work practices and make recommendations for improvements. |
4. Maintain records | 4.1 Revise and update forest operational plans. 4.2 Record and report work activity in line with organisational requirements. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
safely and effectively follow cultural heritage requirements
follow regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to implementing cultural heritage protection principles
follow organisational policies and procedures for implementing and monitoring cultural heritage protection principles
monitor and maintain cultural heritage protection procedures
identify and report non-compliant work practices
complete relevant workplace reports.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the processes for implementing and monitoring cultural heritage protection procedures including those related to:
Commonwealth, state or territory and local departments, authorities, commissions or offices responsible for and administering cultural heritage legislation, codes, guidelines and policy and procedures
Indigenous affairs and culture
heritage and history
environment
sustainability
forestry
parks and wildlife
water
organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures associated with cultural heritage protection
the importance of indigenous, historical and natural heritage conservation including:
any place or object of significance to indigenous people because of their traditions, observances, lore, customs, beliefs and history including:
sacred sites
ceremonial sites
burial sites
rock art and engravings
ochre pits
scatter sites
scarred or carved trees
stone arrangements or bora rings
stone tool manufacture and grinding sites
artefacts
massacre sites
Historical heritage aspects including the legacy of physical artefacts inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations including:
buildings
constructions
mining ruins
roadways
landscape features, including:
convict markings or carvings
blazed trees
historic locations and sites
monuments
historic artefacts and objects
Natural heritage knowledge of outstanding physical, biological and geological features including:
physiological feature
paleontological feature
biological formation
habitat of protected, rare or endangered species
specific species management area
scientific site
educational significant site
spiritual site
nature reserve
wilderness area
procedures for preventing harm to cultural heritage sites and objects including protection zone requirements
established communication channels and protocols
procedures for recording and reporting workplace activity.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
legislation relating to cultural heritage principles
forest operation site
organisational policies and procedures relevant to following cultural heritage principles.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Oral communication skills to: | work effectively with others in following and maintaining cultural heritage requirements identify situations requiring specialist advice |
Reading skills to: | interpret: cultural heritage legislation |
Writing skills to: | revise and update forest operational plans |
Problem solving skills to: | identify non-compliant work practices |
Planning and organising skills to: | monitor and adjust work practices |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management
Harvesting and Haulage