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Work with an Aboriginal Community or organisation

Work with an Aboriginal Community or organisation

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCILM305
State Code
BAN76
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work with an Aboriginal Community or organisation while demonstrating an awareness of Aboriginal identity, history and spirituality.All work is performed according to Community guidelines and cultural protocols.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define Australian history from an Aboriginal cultural and Community perspective
  • 1.1 Determine major characteristics of the social structures of a specific Aboriginal Community
  • 1.2 Identify impacts on Aboriginal social structures following European colonisation
  • 1.3 Record examples of resistance to European colonisation
  • 1.4 Document positive and negative effects of European colonisation
  • 1.5 Determine various approaches and resources which can be employed in order to identify cultural authorities for specific Country and Community
  • 1.6 Research contemporary Aboriginal social, economic and political trends in the context of Community life
2. Outline strategies for working with Aboriginal organisations and people
  • 2.1 Acknowledge and consider differences in working within Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Communities and organisations
  • 2.2 Identify Aboriginal ways of working
  • 2.3 Recognise potential conflicts
  • 2.4 Identify and implement strategies for minimisation of conflicts
3. Operate effectively in a job role working with an Aboriginal Community or organisation
  • 3.1 Observe Aboriginalcultural protocolsaccording to Community and organisational guidelines and procedures
  • 3.2 Respect Community traditions and customs
  • 3.3 Build and maintain productive relationships within the Aboriginal Community and organisation
  • 3.4 Create and give mutual respect as evidenced by effective engagement and shared outcomes with the Community and organisation over time
  • 3.5 Obtain and value feedback on personal work performance, interpersonal ways of relating, and adherence to Aboriginal cultural protocols
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG059 AHCILM305A Work with an Aboriginal Community or organisation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB07 AHCOCM302 Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation Unit of competency