Unit of competency Outline

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Identify and record Aboriginal sites, objects and cultural landscapes

Identify and record Aboriginal sites, objects and cultural landscapes

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCASW303
State Code
BAO53
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
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 non-Aboriginal perspective.This unit applies to the identification and recording of Aboriginal sites, objects and cultural landscapes on Country. The unit applies to working with lore/law men and women either as an autonomous sites worker or under the supervision and cultural authority of Traditional Owners or Elders for specific Country and is also applicable to the work of repatriation workers and anthropologists. This unit applies to all Aboriginal sites workers. However, cultural beliefs and practices vary across locations and communities and in some situations non-Aboriginal learners may not be able to access the cultural knowledge and/or materials required to achieve competency in this unit due to restrictions that are applied to non-Aboriginal people gaining access to cultural knowledge, material or sites. In these situations the Registered Training Organisation will be required to make alternative arrangements for learners that are still consistent with the delivery and assessment requirements for this unit.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. Identify Aboriginal sites, objects and materials and cultural landscapes on Country
  • 1.1 Identify and consult appropriate cultural authorities
  • 1.2 Obtain approval to be on Country and perform identification and recording work
  • 1.3 Determine boundaries and extent of Country according to Community guidelines and Aboriginal cultural protocols
  • 1.4 Determine details of land management and maintenance practices
  • 1.5 Identify Aboriginal materials and objects accurately
  • 1.6 Identify Aboriginal cultural landscapes and Aboriginal sites accurately
  • 1.7 Determine the interrelationship of discrete Aboriginal sites to cultural landscapes and Indigenous land management
  • 1.8 Carry out work on and off Country in accordance with work 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 secret, sacred materials
  • 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 sites, objects and cultural landscapes
  • 3.1 Use information and data collected about the Aboriginal site, objects, features or landscape according to Community guidelines and Aboriginal cultural protocols
  • 3.2 Acknowledge and avoid practices which could damage the level of trust and respect between stakeholders, negotiating parties and the Community
  • 3.3 Categorise and record site context, location and information data
  • 3.4 Categorise and record feature data
  • 3.5 Record Aboriginal Community interpretations, related history and culture and recommendations
  • 3.6 Use standard industry terminology and Aboriginal names for recording and documenting information, where appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG071 AHCASW303A Identify and record Aboriginal-sites, objects and cultural landscapes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC21 AHCCSW303 Identify and record sites, objects and cultural landscapes on Country Unit of competency