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Report on place of potential cultural significance

Report on place of potential cultural significance

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCOCM402
State Code
OFC65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to report on places of potential cultural significance.This unit applies to those whose job role includes investigating and reporting on places of potential cultural significance in consultation with stakeholders and local Traditional Owners. A high level of cultural awareness and the need to observe cultural protocols are important parts of the process. On Country refers to the land, waterways and the sea.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Investigate evidence of previous culturally significant activities
  • 1.1 Manage movement through park or cultural site to minimise disturbance and degradation
  • 1.2 Comply with local Community protocols, legislative requirements, Codes of Practice and the cultural site management strategy and plan
  • 1.3 Survey an area for landforms and waterways that may have cultural or natural significance
  • 1.4 Record and document any signs of culturally significant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander activity
  • 1.5 Review activities in area of potential cultural significance, and maintain, modify or halt activities to maintain significance
  • 1.6 Record the impact of the non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander activities at the culturally significant site
  • 1.7 Seek advice from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders or Cultural Authorities about the culturally significant site
  • 1.8 Record field notes of location in terms of area features, survey markers or global positioning
  • 1.9 Document reasons for identifying potential significance
  • 1.10 Refer location to stakeholders or Cultural Authorities for further directions
  • 1.11 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when working on site
2. Implement interim protection measures
  • 2.1 Identify and record immediate and longer-term threats or risks associated with the conservation of the place according to organisation requirements
  • 2.2 Take interim protective measures to avoid degradation, disturbance and deterioration
  • 2.3 Modify existing activities of personnel and visitors to reduce or eliminate risks to the significance of the place
3. Report observation
  • 3.1 Collate and record field notes on location
  • 3.2 Review organisational records to reveal any existing information about the non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander significance of the place
  • 3.3 Report finding and interim protective measures to colleagues
  • 3.4 Seek advice on the potential cultural and natural significance of the place and any additional required protective measures from stakeholders or cultural reference group, from specialists in or external to the organisation
  • 3.5 Document and report interim assessment of place according to legislative requirements, best practice guidelines and Codes of Practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT30 AHCILM402 Report on place of potential cultural significance Unit of competency