Unit of competency Outline
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Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity
Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVATS302A
CUVATS302A
State Code
S7624
S7624
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/01/2012
Field of Education
100305 - Crafts
Original Release Date
13/01/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to appropriately express own cultural identity through artistic practice.The local cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. This unit also reflects the fact that there is no single Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture.This unit deals with complex and interrelated elements of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultures which are the cultural and intellectual properties of specific communities. These may only be interpreted by appropriate persons, e.g. those recognised by the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community as an Elder or custodian of local cultural knowledge.Any organisation or individual planning to train or assess this unit would be expected to work closely with the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, for example through establishing a local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander reference group. In particular, it is vital to ensure respectful integration of any local cultural knowledge or protocols that will inform the implementation of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply cultural protocols to the production of work
- 1.1 Discuss the ways in which cultural identity can be expressed with appropriate persons
- 1.2 Determine appropriate knowledge permitted for cultural expression.
- 1.3 Research and follow appropriate protocols for the production of cultural works
2. Develop ideas for work that expresses cultural identity
- 2.1 Evaluate and use cultural information in an appropriate way when developing ideas for artistic work
- 2.2 Integrate cultural information and identity into the development of ideas
- 2.3 Select means of expression consistent with cultural context and ideas
3. Create work
- 3.1 Produce work that appropriately expresses cultural context and locates own identity
- 3.2 Take account of work according to cultural and intellectual property requirements
- 3.3 Incorporate feedback on work in progress from appropriate persons into refinements as required
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.
Appropriate persons may include:
accepted Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural educators
Elders
family groups
local community groups
relevant Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisations.
Cultural expression may include:
art
ceremony
cultural interpretations
dance
music
storytelling.
Protocols for cultural expression:
must be decided and agreed with the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
Cultural information may relate to:
art and music
bushcraft, bush food and bush medicine
contemporary Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander life and culture
cultural sites
custodianship of land
dance
history:
pre-European contact
post-European contact
tools and implements
traditional life and culture.
Appropriate persons may include:
accepted Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural educators
Elders
family groups
local community groups
relevant Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisations.
Cultural expression may include:
art
ceremony
cultural interpretations
dance
music
storytelling.
Protocols for cultural expression:
must be decided and agreed with the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
Cultural information may relate to:
art and music
bushcraft, bush food and bush medicine
contemporary Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander life and culture
cultural sites
custodianship of land
dance
history:
pre-European contact
post-European contact
tools and implements
traditional life and culture.
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 produce artistic work that:
appropriately expresses cultural context and identity
demonstrates knowledge of the ways in which cultural information and context can be applied within art practice.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment ensure:
involvement of persons approved of by Elders of the relevant local community
access to information sources on protocols for the production of work and other cultural information as agreed by local communities.
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:
observation of candidate discussing issues with Elders and community members
review of artistic work produced by candidate to give expression to their Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander identity
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of issues surrounding cultural protocols for the production of work
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example units that describe work functions where there is a very strong link between cultural identity and the work being performed, such as:
Indigenous dance units in CUA11 Live Performance Training Package
art form specialisation units in CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to produce artistic work that:
appropriately expresses cultural context and identity
demonstrates knowledge of the ways in which cultural information and context can be applied within art practice.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment ensure:
involvement of persons approved of by Elders of the relevant local community
access to information sources on protocols for the production of work and other cultural information as agreed by local communities.
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:
observation of candidate discussing issues with Elders and community members
review of artistic work produced by candidate to give expression to their Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander identity
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of issues surrounding cultural protocols for the production of work
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example units that describe work functions where there is a very strong link between cultural identity and the work being performed, such as:
Indigenous dance units in CUA11 Live Performance Training Package
art form specialisation units in CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1735 | CUVPRP04B | Produce work which expresses own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ94 | CUAATS302 | Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D654 | CUV40211 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| D664 | CUV30111 | Certificate III in Visual Arts | Qualification |