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Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture

Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTGDE009A
State Code
S6442
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/01/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/03/2012
Field of Education
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Original Release Date
08/03/2012
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret different aspects of a specific local Australian Indigenous culture. The unit focuses on an in-depth interpretation of that specific local culture. It is this in-depth, localised interpretation that distinguishes this unit from SITTGDE008A Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures.The unit recognises that there is no single Australian Indigenous culture and emphasises the importance of in-depth local cultural knowledge, appropriate behaviour and local community consultation. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Consult with the local community.
  • 1.1 Consult appropriate community members about cultural tourism activities, including what information can be shared, who can give information to whom, who can receive the information, what activities are appropriate and who should be involved.
  • 1.2 Prepare for and conduct tourism activities according to the needs and wishes of the local community.
  • 1.3 Identify potential conflicts within the local community in relation to tourism activities and seek solutions through appropriate consultation.
2 Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture for customers.
  • 2.1 Interpret cultural aspects of Australian Indigenous culture for customers to the level that is appropriate for the guide and the particular customer.
  • 2.2 Take account of any copyright and intellectual property requirements in cultural interpretation.
  • 2.3 Brief customers on culturally appropriate behaviour.
  • 2.4 Make customers aware of copyright and intellectual property issues that may affect their own future behaviour.
  • 2.5 Show respect for Australian Indigenous culture and values through appropriate personal behaviour during activities.
  • 2.6 Show customers traditional and contemporary practices when appropriate, and in a manner that enhances their understanding of Australian Indigenous culture.
  • 2.7 Use local language correctly and share with customers when appropriate.
  • 2.8 Invite customers to actively participate and share in the Australian Indigenous cultural experience when appropriate.
RANGE STATEMENT
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 in the performance criteria is detailed below.

The focus of cultural interpretation may include:
art
dance
music
storytelling
tools and implements
bush foods and medicine.


Cultural experience may take place in:
galleries
cultural centres
natural sites.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
provision of cultural interpretation for customers in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner
in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Australian Indigenous culture appropriate to the region
ability to consult with community members to determine the appropriateness of information to be shared with customers
ability to interpret different types of information covering multiple topics to ensure a breadth of knowledge of local cultural aspects
ability to interpret information about the Australian Indigenous culture with customers on numerous occasions to ensure consistency of performance.


Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
interpretation of information about the Australian Indigenous culture within commercially realistic guiding environments, e.g. within a cultural site, on a walking tour or at a tourist site
access to appropriate cultural sites and locations
interpretation of information with customer groups of a size and nature that reflect the commercial environment in which the guide operates
involvement of persons approved of by relevant local community elders in the assessment process.


Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge.
For this unit, methods should be chosen by relevant local community elders or those approved of by the elders.
Assessment methods should take into account that individuals may have acquired their knowledge through formal study or life experience. This would include such things as the recognition of scientific qualifications of ecotour guides and the recognition systems that relate to cultural knowledge that exists in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SITTGDE006A Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities
SITTGDE008A Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures.


Assessing employability skills
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C4880 THTFTG08B Interpret aspects of local Australian indigenous culture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WF688 SITTGDE101 Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture Unit of competency