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Provide appropriate information on cultural knowledge

Provide appropriate information on cultural knowledge

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCILM302A
State Code
D6843
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2014
Field of Education
090303 - Anthropology
Original Release Date
18/06/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of maintenance of cultural knowledge by indigenous people and if and how this knowledge may be provided to others and defines the standard required to: investigate cultural knowledge in accordance with cultural protocols; investigate relationships between land features, seasons and spirituality; identify plants, animals and resources used for medicine and food; provide information on cultural knowledge in accordance with cultural protocols.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Investigate cultural knowledge
  • 1.1. Cultural knowledge is accessed through reference to an appropriate person according to community guidelines and cultural protocols.
  • 1.2. Key principles, values and practices of cultural knowledge are determined and recorded according to community protocols.
  • 1.3. The relationship between cultural knowledge and management of country is defined according to community protocols.
  • 1.4. Ownership of and parameters for transferring cultural knowledge are established according to community protocols.
2. Identify locations and patterns of plants and animals in a specific area
  • 2.1. Relationships between land, rivers, lakes and sea management practices and seasonal cycles are identified and documented in an accessible record.
  • 2.2. Common and indigenous names are used to describe plants and animal according to community guidelines and cultural protocols.
  • 2.3. Relationships between spirituality and people to complement the accessible record are noted.
  • 2.4. Appropriate people are used to confirm findings.
3. Identify plants, animals and resources used for medicine and food
  • 3.1. Bush foods and medicines for a specific area are identified and recorded.
  • 3.2. Common and indigenous names are used to describe plants and animal according to community guidelines and cultural protocols.
  • 3.3. Plant and animal samples are collected for future identification.
  • 3.4. Issues in relation to indigenous access and use are defined and documented.
4. Relate information on cultural knowledge to others
  • 4.1. Information on cultural knowledge is provided to those who are authorised to possess that knowledge according to community guidelines and cultural protocols.
  • 4.2. Information on cultural knowledge is related in an appropriate format and medium according to community guidelines and cultural protocols.
  • 4.3. Requests for disclosure of information on cultural heritage that infringes intellectual property rights of a group or community are referred to appropriate persons according to community guidelines and cultural protocols.
  • 4.4. Requests for disclosure of information on aspects of cultural knowledge by unauthorised individuals are appropriately declined.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Cultural knowledge may include:
indigenous land, rivers, lakes and sea resources and their uses, and the relationships between plants, animals and community.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
investigate cultural knowledge in accordance with cultural protocols
investigate relationships between land features, seasons and spirituality
identify plants, animals and resources used for medicine and food
provide information on cultural knowledge in accordance with cultural protocols.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2629 RTD3802A Provide appropriate information on cultural knowledge Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN32 AHCILM302 Provide appropriate information on cultural knowledge Unit of competency