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Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments

Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTGDE309
State Code
WF697
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
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research specialised information on cultural and heritage environments, and then critically analyse that information to develop interpretive themes and messages. It highlights the need for ongoing research to update and expand knowledge.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research specialised information on cultural and heritage environments.
  • 1.1 Identify key sources of specialised information about cultural and heritage environments.
  • 1.2 Evaluate the credibility and reliability of information sources.
  • 1.3 Use formal and informal research to access and obtain current and relevant information.
  • 1.4 Make subjects of potential customer interest the focus of research activities.
2. Prepare specialised information on cultural and heritage environments.
  • 2.1 Analyse information and develop interpretive themes and messages to meet customer needs.
  • 2.2 Organise information to support the ways in which it will be used and presented.
3. Update knowledge of specialised information on cultural and heritage environments.
  • 3.1 Identify and use opportunities to maintain currency of knowledge about specialised topics.
  • 3.2 Proactively seek opportunities to enhance and expand own knowledge base.
  • 3.3 Incorporate updated and expanded knowledge into work activities.
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.
Sources may include:
artworks
events
exhibitions
experiences and observations (of self or others)
films
images
Internet
music
objects
other people:
local experts
traditional owners
performances
presentations
professional associations
printed texts (books, journals, magazines, newspapers)
special interest groups:
geological societies
plant study groups
wildlife societies
technical information.
Cultural and heritage environments may be natural or built and may include:
Aboriginal art or occupation sites
art galleries
cultural centres
heritage trails
historic localities or regions
historic theme parks
museums
prehistoric and fossil 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:
demonstrate knowledge of cultural and heritage environments as detailed under Required Knowledge
develop coherent and interesting interpretations for presentation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
current specialised information sources
current interpretive resources.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the individual using knowledge to deliver interpretive commentaries or activities
questioning of group members about the individual’s breadth of knowledge and ability to answer customer questions
review of a research portfolio prepared by the individual
written or oral questioning to assess the way in which the research process has been used
written or oral questioning to assess aspects of specialised knowledge
review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.
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:
SITTGDE303 Lead tour groups
SITTGDE304 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities
SITTPPD402 Develop interpretive activities.
Assessment should also recognise the different ways that people acquire specialised knowledge, for example:
specialised qualifications in the subject matter area
cultural knowledge in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander societies.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6445 SITTGDE012A Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR16 SITTGDE010 Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments Unit of competency