Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables defines the different contexts, work environments and parameters governing the performance of this competency standard. The variables chosen in training and assessment will need to reflect local industry and regional contexts.

How should the specified periods of time be broken up?
1788 - 1840's, 1850's - 1930's, 1940's - 1970's and 1980's onwards.

What historical and current government policies have impacted on cultural identity?
Colonisation, protectionism, assimilation, integration, self-determination, self-management and reconciliation.

What are some of the work related issues relevant to this standard?
Selection procedures, promotion procedures, enforcement of legislation and regulations, consultative or participative mechanisms, cultural and intellectual property rights, training processes, work ethic, and procedures and policies of the workplace.

What elements which affect self-esteem may be considered?
Communication patterns of colleagues or clients, perceptions of culture, perceptions of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander identity, gender roles and stereotypes, racial stereotypes, roles and responsibilities at work, family upbringing, organisational cultural norms, and perceptions of value of different work roles and their complexity.

Which work practices may be included?
Selection procedures, promotion procedures, enforcement of legislation and regulations, consultative or participative mechanisms, training processes, procedures and policies of the workplace, and leave provisions and their application.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in determining impacts of cultural identity at work requires evidence that the work practices and procedures have been prepared and are designed to accommodate cultural identity within Indigenous communities and/or organisations. The skills and knowledge required to determine impacts of cultural identity at work must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different work practices, community groups and organisations.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

Indigenous communities and protocols.
Cultural customs and heritage.
Connections between self-esteem, identity, community and work.
Indigenous history.
Legislation and policies impacting on Indigenous communities and organisations.
Key work issues
Work practices.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

Investigate government policies and practices relating to Indigenous peoples since European settlement.
Identify changes that have occurred in Indigenous societies.
Outline effects of current work related issues.
Determine the impacts of competing factors on self-esteem/identity.
Design work practices to accommodate cultural identity

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.

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What processes should be applied to this competency standard?
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Communication of ideas and information can be applied in consultation with staff members, community organisations, committees and fellow workers. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Information can be collected, analysed and organised through research of historical documents, and oral history of community members including consultation with elders. (2)

Planning and organising activities
Activities can be planned and organised according to community and organisational guidelines and best practice procedures. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Teamwork can be applied through working within an Indigenous organisation or community. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical ideas and techniques can be applied through completion of simple mathematical tasks required by Indigenous organisation or community. (1)

Solving problems
Problem solving skills can be applied through negotiating works practices with staff and committees. (2)

Using technology
The use of technology can be applied through accessing and recording hard copy or electronic information. (1)