Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work
Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work
AHC32522
BJA8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 24/01/2023 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for individuals working on Country at cultural sites, that may include, land, sea and waterways. Job tasks include researching, investigating, documenting, and maintaining Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural and heritage sites.
Individuals with this qualification work under broad direction in a range of cultural sites work job roles, including:
rangers (National Park, Discovery, On Country)
tour guides
rural fire service field officers
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites officers
local authorities' and/or services' employees
bushland management officers
cultural heritage officers
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Land council workers.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- twelve (12) units of competency:
- three (3) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- four (4) units must be selected from Group A Cultural Sites Work
- at least three (3) units must be selected from groups A or B
- the remaining two (2) units may be from groups A or B, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFB09 | AHCOCM303 | Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFC24 | AHCCSW301 | Protect places of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural significance | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Cultural Sites Work
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B - General electives
At least three (3) units must be selected from Groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDD7 | AHC32516 | Certificate III in Aboriginal Sites Work | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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