Unit of competency Outline

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Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation

Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCOCM302
State Code
OFB07
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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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 work effectively with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation while demonstrating an awareness of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, history and spirituality.All work is performed in consultation with local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People and according to local Community guidelines and cultural protocols.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define Australian history from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural and Community perspective
  • 1.1 Determine major characteristics of the social structures of a specific Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community and record
  • 1.2 Identify and record impacts on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social structures following British colonisation
  • 1.3 Record examples of resistance to British colonisation
  • 1.4 Document positive and negative effects of British colonisation
  • 1.5 Examine various approaches that can be undertaken to identify Cultural Authorities for specific Country and Communities
  • 1.6 Research and document contemporary Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social, economic and political trends in the context of Community life
2. Outline strategies for working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisations and peoples
  • 2.1 Acknowledge and consider diversity when working within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Communities and organisations
  • 2.2 Identify and document Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander methods of communication and working
  • 2.3 Research and document cultural protocols in the local Community
  • 2.4 Recommend strategies with supervisor following consultation and research outcomes
3. Operate effectively in a job role working with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation
  • 3.1 Apply Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols according to Community and organisational guidelines and procedures
  • 3.2 Build and maintain genuine relationships within the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community and organisation
  • 3.3 Reciprocate mutual respect through effective engagement and shared outcomes with the Community and organisation over time
  • 3.4 Obtain and document feedback on personal work performance from supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN76 AHCILM305 Work with an Aboriginal Community or organisation Unit of competency