Unit of competency Outline
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Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVPRP03B
CUVPRP03B
State Code
D1733
D1733
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2008
Field of Education
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Original Release Date
18/09/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop and apply knowledge of cultural arts within a specific Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander context. As such, the unit includes a focus on the scope and nature of local Indigenous arts practice, its cultural and economic significance, and marketing and distribution issues.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 recognises 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.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Source and apply information on Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts.
- 1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on cultural arts within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities in a culturally appropriate way, including information on:scope and nature of arts practice within communities cultural significance economic significancemarketing and distribution issues1.2 Conduct arts practice in a manner which takes account of relevant cultural protocols.
2 Liaise with stakeholders.
- 2.1 Correctly identify individuals and networks used in the context of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts, both internal and external to the community.2.2 Use knowledge of networks to enhance the quality of work practices.2.3 Integrate cultural protocols into all communication and business practices.
3 Update and maintain knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts.
- 3.1 Identify and use relevant opportunities to update knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts.3.2 Share updated knowledge with colleagues as appropriate, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities.
community arts organisations
directories or other references
funding bodies
government agencies
land councils
local communities
practising artists.
link between the arts and other areas of economic activity, e.g. tourism
positive local community impacts
role of the arts within community development
statistical data.
significance of cultural arts within a given community
types of work
ways in which artworks are promoted/distributed.
copyright issues surrounding promotion of work
cultural protocols to be observed
different markets for artworks
ethical issues
typical distribution channels.
access to information
culturally appropriate forms of promotion
moral rights/intellectual property and/or copyright
sharing of information.
informal sharing of information
multimedia
participation in community networks
review of references and other written materials
seminars
using electronic media (TV, radio).
directories or other references
funding bodies
government agencies
land councils
local communities
practising artists.
link between the arts and other areas of economic activity, e.g. tourism
positive local community impacts
role of the arts within community development
statistical data.
significance of cultural arts within a given community
types of work
ways in which artworks are promoted/distributed.
copyright issues surrounding promotion of work
cultural protocols to be observed
different markets for artworks
ethical issues
typical distribution channels.
access to information
culturally appropriate forms of promotion
moral rights/intellectual property and/or copyright
sharing of information.
informal sharing of information
multimedia
participation in community networks
review of references and other written materials
seminars
using electronic media (TV, radio).
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
knowledge of the context and structure of cultural arts within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities (relevant to specific community context)
application of knowledge to particular aspects of arts practice in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment must provide for:
involvement of persons approved of by Elders of the relevant local community in the assessment process.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
project to research arts practice within own community
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of cultural arts within an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander context
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to sources of information on cultural arts within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities.
This unit has linkages to a range of other units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate, e.g.:
marketing and small business units
units related to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture or identity.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
knowledge of the context and structure of cultural arts within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities (relevant to specific community context)
application of knowledge to particular aspects of arts practice in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment must provide for:
involvement of persons approved of by Elders of the relevant local community in the assessment process.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
project to research arts practice within own community
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of cultural arts within an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander context
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to sources of information on cultural arts within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities.
This unit has linkages to a range of other units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate, e.g.:
marketing and small business units
units related to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture or identity.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6535 | CUVPRP03A | Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7623 | CUVATS301A | Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C612 | CUV30203 | Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| C613 | CUV40203 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |