Unit of competency Outline
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Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culturally significant plants
Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culturally significant plants
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCSW304
AHCCSW304
State Code
OFC22
OFC22
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe, record and report on the presence of plants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural significance against criteria provided by a supervisor or as required under legislation, regulations, and/or community protocols. On Country refers to the land, waterways and the sea.The unit involves the recognition of plants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander significance that are commonly encountered in land management situations and covers knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander plant identification techniques, local plant names and Community and organisational procedures for obtaining and supplying advice and information about plants. It also involves Community or organisational expectations about the range and number of plants to be recognised. The unit has a particular focus on culturally significant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander plants, management and conservation.This unit applies to the identification and recording of indigenous plants, local bushland and bush foods on Country. The unit applies to working with lore/law men and women either as an autonomous worker or under the appropriate supervision and Cultural Authority of Traditional Owners or Elders for specific Country. An explanation of the differences between lore and law and why both are important is available in the Implementation Guide.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for plant recognition
- 1.1 Recognise range of plants and plant species according to predetermined criteria, and job or client needs
- 1.2 Work in partnership with local Community and organisations
- 1.3 Identify and locate resources required for use in recognition activity
- 1.4 Research potential for rare and endangered plant species in survey area
- 1.5 Implement processes for plant recognition, including consultation and seeking approval from relevant local Cultural Authorities
- 1.6 Investigate and document Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) principles in relation to local knowledge and cultural protocols
- 1.7 Identify safety hazards and apply work health and safety procedures
2. Identify specified culturally significant plants
- 2.1 Name specified plants according to their identifiable characteristics and by their local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander name
- 2.2 Determine and record plant habits, characteristics and significant features according to organisational requirements
- 2.3 Seek advice from Cultural Authorities or supervisors when necessary and where appropriate in the recognition activity
3. Survey and record identification of culturally significant plants in a specified area
- 3.1 Survey site and record location of plants using maps and grid references
- 3.2 Record cultural uses and significance of specified plants
- 3.3 Document information about plants, and add to reference collection according to organisational requirements
- 3.4 Update reference collection if new plants are recognised
- 3.5 Record rare or endangered plant species in location if present
- 3.6 Utilise appropriate disposal techniques for plant debris if specimen collection is necessary
- 3.7 Apply environmentally sustainable practices for carrying out observation activities to minimise degradation and disturbance
- 3.8 Record areas requiring restoration and re-establishment of culturally significant plants
- 3.9 Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures for carrying out survey activities
4. Identify local bushland and/or bush foods and their uses
- 4.1 Record the relationship between local foods, physical wellbeing and the land in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture
- 4.2 Locate and gather information from a range of sources about access to bush foods
- 4.3 Identify and record local plants using their common, scientific and cultural names
- 4.4 Identify and record cultural uses of available bush resources for food and medicine
- 4.5 Identify and record land management practices with respect to conservation of species
5. Identify and report potential threats to culturally significant plants and implement and monitor strategies for restoration
- 5.1 Identify and record invasive flora and fauna species if present in survey area
- 5.2 Report location of invasive flora and fauna species
- 5.3 Develop strategies in partnership with local Community and organisations to support restoration and re-establishment of culturally significant plants
- 5.4 Assist in the implementation of restoration and re-establishment strategies with local Community and organisations
- 5.5 Work in partnership with local Community and organisations to monitor and evaluate strategies
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS73 | AHCASW304 | Identify Indigenous culturally significant plants | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA8 | AHC32522 | Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work | Qualification |
| BJA9 | AHC31522 | Certificate III in On Country Management | Qualification |
| AF213 | FBPSS00060 | Source and Harvest Bush and Native Food Skill Set | Skill set |