Unit of competency Outline

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Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity

Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity

Unit of competency
National Code
CUVPRP02B
State Code
D1732
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/04/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2008
Field of Education
090303 - Anthropology
Original Release Date
18/09/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an understanding 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 recognises that there is no single Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture.This unit deals with complex and interrelated elements of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultures which are the cultural and intellectual properties of specific communities. These may only be interpreted by appropriate persons, e.g. those recognised by the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community as an Elder or custodian of local cultural knowledge. Any organisation or individual planning to train or assess this unit would be expected to work closely with the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, for example through establishing a local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander reference group. In particular, it is vital to ensure respectful integration of any local cultural knowledge or protocols that will inform the implementation of the unit.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 other relevant sources of information on own region or Country.1.3 Access information and people in a culturally appropriate way which shows respect for local Indigenous culture and customs.
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 in a culturally appropriate way which shows 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 the concept of 'belonging to country" in relation to culture, family and kinship may inform artistic practice.3.3 Use information in a culturally appropriate way at all times, including identification of how and with whom information can be shared.
accepted Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural educators
Elders
family groups
local community groups
relevant Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisations.

Other
archives
books
CDs
community art organisations
cultural centres
galleries
Internet
libraries
museums
own observation
secondary sources
videos.

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

knowledge of sources of information
ability to access and use information in a culturally appropriate way.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment must provide for:

involvement of persons approved of by Elders of the relevant local community in the assessment process.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to information sources on relevant regions and Countries.

This unit has linkages to a range of other units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate, e.g.:

units within the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package
units within the Tourism Training Package.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6534 CUVPRP02A Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S7622 CUVATS101A Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity Unit of competency