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Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture

Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTGDE101
State Code
WF688
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2014
Field of Education
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Original Release Date
18/06/2014
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to share information about a specific local Australian Indigenous culture. It is this localised focus that distinguishes this unit from SITTGDE306 Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures.The unit recognises that there is no single Australian Indigenous culture and emphasises the importance of local cultural knowledge, appropriate behaviour and local community consultation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Talk with the local Indigenous community.
  • 1.1 Talk to community members about cultural tourism activities, and the ways that information can be used.
  • 1.2 Prepare for and conduct activities according to the needs and wishes of the local Indigenous community.
  • 1.3 Identify potential conflicts within the local Indigenous community and seek solutions.
2. Share information about local Australian Indigenous culture.
  • 2.1 Share information about aspects of Australian Indigenous culture with customers to an appropriate level.
  • 2.2 Advise customers about culturally appropriate behaviour.
  • 2.3 Show respect for Australian Indigenous cultures and values through appropriate personal behaviour during activities.
  • 2.4 Show customers traditional and contemporary practices when appropriate.
  • 2.5 Use local language and share with customers when appropriate.
  • 2.6 Invite customers to actively participate and share in the Australian Indigenous cultural experience when appropriate.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Ways that information can be usedmay relate to:
what information can be shared
who can give information to whom
who can receive the information
what activities are appropriate
who should be involved in activities.
Aspects of Australian Indigenous culture may relate to:
art
bush foods and medicine
dance
music
storytelling
tools and implements.
Cultural experience may take place in:
cultural centres
galleries
natural sites.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
talk with Indigenous community members about what information can be shared with customers
provide cultural information in an appropriate and respectful manner
demonstrate knowledge of the local Australian Indigenous culture appropriate to the region.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
cultural sites and locations
involvement of persons approved of by relevant local community elders in the assessment process.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge.
For this unit, methods should be chosen by relevant local community elders or those approved of by the elders.
Guidance information for assessment
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
SITXCCS101 Provide information and assistance.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6442 SITTGDE009A Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR26 SITTGDE001 Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture Unit of competency