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Identify and record sites, objects and cultural landscapes on Country

Identify and record sites, objects and cultural landscapes on Country

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCSW303
State Code
OFC21
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to record information and knowledge on Country from both an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander perspective.This unit applies to the identification and recording of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites, objects and cultural landscapes on Country. Cultural landscapes and on Country refer to the land, waterways and the sea. The unit applies to working with local lore/law men and women either as an autonomous sites worker or under the appropriate supervision and Cultural Authority of Traditional Owners or Elders for specific Country. It is also applicable to the work of repatriation workers and anthropologists. An explanation of the differences between lore and law and why both are important is available in the Implementation Guide.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites, objects and materials and cultural landscapes on Country
  • 1.1 Identify and consult appropriate local Cultural Authorities
  • 1.2 Obtain appropriate approval to be on Country to perform identification and recording work
  • 1.3 Recognise boundaries and extent of Country according to Community guidelines and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  • 1.4 Investigate traditional land management and maintenance practices
  • 1.5 Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural materials and objects
  • 1.6 Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscapes and Aboriginal sites
  • 1.7 Determine the interrelationship of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural materials and objects to landscapes and land management
  • 1.8 Carry out identification and recording work on and off Country according to workplace health and safety policies and procedures
2. Use the relevant Information Management System (IMS)
  • 2.1 Determine the relevant government jurisdiction
  • 2.2 Research and determine the relevant Information Management System (IMS) in operation and the organisation responsible for maintaining the system
  • 2.3 Apply access restrictions to the IMS and confidentiality measures for recording information
  • 2.4 Access the IMS and select relevant options
  • 2.5 Initiate and maintain transfer of site, features and/or cultural landscape information
3. Record information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites, objects and cultural landscapes
  • 3.1 Seek approvals to record information
  • 3.2 Utilise information and data collected according to Community and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) guidelines
  • 3.3 Acknowledge and avoid practices that could damage the level of trust and respect between stakeholders, negotiating parties and the local Community
  • 3.4 Categorise and record site context, location and information data
  • 3.5 Record Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community interpretations, related history and culture and recommendations
  • 3.6 Use standard industry terminology and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander names for recording and documenting information
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO53 AHCASW303 Identify and record Aboriginal sites, objects and cultural landscapes Unit of competency