Unit of competency Outline
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Follow cultural protocols
Follow cultural protocols
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCILM304A
AHCILM304A
State Code
D6845
D6845
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit will provide participants with an awareness of the issues surrounding community cultural protocols and familiarise them with cultural processes, whilst considering their impact on heritage and the local Aboriginal community and defines the standard required to: relate key components of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander societies and activities as they relate to heritage and cultural protocols; identify Aboriginal beliefs and cultural protocol; relate Aboriginal protocols to community consultation; identify the main principles of Intellectual Property (IP)and copyright.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Relate key components of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander societies and activities to heritage and cultural protocols
- 1.1. Identify the significance of gender roles.
- 1.2. Document elements of the cultural diversity within Aboriginal communities and relevant management practices that impact on the economy and spirituality.
- 1.3. Describe the key components of Aboriginal societies relating to land, sea, water, air, flora and fauna.
2. Identify Aboriginal beliefs and cultural protocol
- 2.1. Identify and document the importance of Aboriginal beliefs and sites.
- 2.2. Document protocols within a community.
3. Relate Aboriginal protocols to community consultation
- 3.1. Identify and record key protocols required for community consultation.
- 3.2. Document significant factors and practices which could damage the level of trust and respect between negotiating parties and the community.
- 3.3. Describe strategies to establish and maintain a harmonious relationship between all parties involved.
4. Explain the main principles of IP and copyright
- 4.1. Describe IP as an economic right.
- 4.2. Document processes and procedures in order to acquire IP.
- 4.3. Identify and record the rights of land owners to recognise knowledge and land management practises (e.g. bush tucker, medicinal properties of plants and animals, traditional agriculture).
- 4.4. Describe the general rule/s governing the length of IP.
- 4.5. Research current legislation which identifying intellectual property and copyright.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage and cultural protocols may refer to:
gender roles in relation to knowledge and cultural practices
information sensitivity and access
appropriate information transfer
negotiations with local Aboriginal community about information transfer
cultural diversity
natural resources and their importance for economy, religion, spirituality, art, environment, values, beliefs and lore.
Aboriginal beliefs may relate to:
connection to country
creation
structure of community such as elders and custodians
practicality and purpose
appropriate behaviour, protocols and restrictions
spiritual value of knowledge and stories
communal ownership of some knowledge and material
intergenerational ownership of some knowledge and material
oral tradition of passing on knowledge
roles as custodians of specified knowledge, ceremony, designs, information
kinship and relationships
storytelling.
Cultural protocols may relate to:
symbols
sites
stories
local customs - respect and responsibility to local customs
who can hold information and why
information which is commonly owned within the community
the talking of community politics
repatriation of artefacts
issues of ownership (clans/nations)
ownership of intellectual property.
Community consultation may require understanding of:
the need to gain permission from local Aboriginal Land Councils for access to sites
adequate consultation with elders and custodians/community
repatriation of artefacts
issues of ownership and boundaries
respecting restrictions on who can speak about certain topics or information, e.g. gender issues
acceptance that some material may not be able to be accessed, shared or published.
Who in a specified community needs to be contacted may relate to a range of people, including:
elders
elders' councils
residents
custodians of local cultural knowledge
land councils
women's groups
men's groups
aboriginal organisations
relevant individuals
local government groups
aboriginal advisory groups
DECC (National Parks and Wildlife).
gender roles in relation to knowledge and cultural practices
information sensitivity and access
appropriate information transfer
negotiations with local Aboriginal community about information transfer
cultural diversity
natural resources and their importance for economy, religion, spirituality, art, environment, values, beliefs and lore.
Aboriginal beliefs may relate to:
connection to country
creation
structure of community such as elders and custodians
practicality and purpose
appropriate behaviour, protocols and restrictions
spiritual value of knowledge and stories
communal ownership of some knowledge and material
intergenerational ownership of some knowledge and material
oral tradition of passing on knowledge
roles as custodians of specified knowledge, ceremony, designs, information
kinship and relationships
storytelling.
Cultural protocols may relate to:
symbols
sites
stories
local customs - respect and responsibility to local customs
who can hold information and why
information which is commonly owned within the community
the talking of community politics
repatriation of artefacts
issues of ownership (clans/nations)
ownership of intellectual property.
Community consultation may require understanding of:
the need to gain permission from local Aboriginal Land Councils for access to sites
adequate consultation with elders and custodians/community
repatriation of artefacts
issues of ownership and boundaries
respecting restrictions on who can speak about certain topics or information, e.g. gender issues
acceptance that some material may not be able to be accessed, shared or published.
Who in a specified community needs to be contacted may relate to a range of people, including:
elders
elders' councils
residents
custodians of local cultural knowledge
land councils
women's groups
men's groups
aboriginal organisations
relevant individuals
local government groups
aboriginal advisory groups
DECC (National Parks and Wildlife).
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:
identification of cultural information, material and cultural expression appropriate to be shared
description of elements of cultural diversity within Aboriginal communities
description of natural resources and how they relate to general economy, religion and spirituality, art, environment, values, beliefs and lore
description of the cultural rights and responsibilities when using community knowledge, information and material
identification of groups to be consulted in relation to owners/custodians of cultural and community knowledge, information and/or material
description of cultural protocols for contacting appropriate people in a specific community
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Any assessment events must be contextualised to meet the needs of the particular group, including:
a community, educational or workplace setting
involvement of people approved by Elders of the relevant local community
candidates who have gained relevant knowledge and skills through their life experience.
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:
identification of cultural information, material and cultural expression appropriate to be shared
description of elements of cultural diversity within Aboriginal communities
description of natural resources and how they relate to general economy, religion and spirituality, art, environment, values, beliefs and lore
description of the cultural rights and responsibilities when using community knowledge, information and material
identification of groups to be consulted in relation to owners/custodians of cultural and community knowledge, information and/or material
description of cultural protocols for contacting appropriate people in a specific community
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Any assessment events must be contextualised to meet the needs of the particular group, including:
a community, educational or workplace setting
involvement of people approved by Elders of the relevant local community
candidates who have gained relevant knowledge and skills through their life experience.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG060 | AHCILM306A | Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols | Unit of competency |
