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Interpret Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscape

Interpret Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscape

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCSW309
State Code
OFB94
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret cultural landscapes from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural and spiritual perspective. The unit also covers if and how this knowledge may be collected and provided.This unit applies to individuals who are required to interpret cultural landscapes on Country. Cultural landscapes and on Country refer to the land, waterways and the sea. The unit applies to working with lore/law men and women either as an autonomous sites worker or under the appropriate supervision and Cultural Authority of Traditional Owners and Elders for specific Country. This unit is also applicable to the work of repatriation workers, archaeologists 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. Establish relationships with appropriate stakeholders
  • 1.1 Acknowledge the determination of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the primary source of cultural knowledge information
  • 1.2 Consult appropriate Cultural Authorities to gain approval to be on Country
  • 1.3 Investigate and record boundaries and extent of Country
  • 1.4 Research the rights and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and copyright to cultural knowledge
  • 1.5 Investigate and record parameters for access and restrictions in transferring cultural knowledge and information
  • 1.6 Work with Cultural Authorities to identify appropriate persons within local Communities who hold cultural knowledge
  • 1.7 Access cultural knowledge through the appropriate Knowledge Holders
  • 1.8 Determine and record key principles, values and practices of cultural knowledge with approval from appropriate Cultural Authorities
  • 1.9 Determine and record relationships between cultural knowledge and Country according to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
2. Acquire information
  • 2.1 Manage movement through area to minimise disturbance and degradation to the area and surrounding environments
  • 2.2 Identify landscape features and sites on Country in accordance with their place and role in local cultural practices and Ceremony through consultation with Community and local Knowledge Holders
  • 2.3 Identify landscape features and sites on Country in accordance with their place and role with the Dreaming, spirituality and local cultural practices and Ceremony through consultation with Community and local Knowledge Holders
  • 2.4 Make the association of connection to Country through language, stories, song, dance and art
  • 2.5 Use Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander names and common names, as appropriate, to identify fauna and flora used for food and medicine
  • 2.6 Investigate and record knowledge of relationships between plants and animals from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander beliefs, land management and cultural perspectives
  • 2.7 Define simple bush tucker food chains relevant to Country and determine relationships to the cultural landscape
  • 2.8 Carry out investigations according to work health and safety and environmental sustainability policies and procedures
  • 2.9 Document investigations according to local Community protocols and permissions, to organisational standards
3. Relate information on cultural knowledge to authorised individuals or organisations
  • 3.1 Seek permissions from Cultural Authorities, relevant individuals and organisations for access, use and documentation of cultural information and material
  • 3.2 Provide information on cultural knowledge to those who are authorised to possess that knowledge according to Community guidelines and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  • 3.3 Relate information on cultural knowledge in an appropriate format and medium according to ICIP, Community guidelines and cultural protocols
  • 3.4 Refer requests for disclosure of information on cultural sites, landscapes and cultural material that infringes rights of a group or Community to appropriate Cultural Authorities
  • 3.5 Decline requests for disclosure of information on aspects of cultural knowledge by unauthorised individuals
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL78 AHCASW309 Interpret Aboriginal cultural landscape Unit of competency