Unit of competency Outline

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Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material

Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAATS504
State Code
AWF62
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091303 - Curatorial Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material in a culturally appropriate manner. It involves the complex and interrelated elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, which are the cultural and intellectual properties of specific communities; elements that may only be interpreted by appropriate persons, for example those recognised by the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community as an Elder or custodian of local cultural knowledge.It applies to individuals who source, handle, interpret and exhibit Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material in accordance with specific cultural and consultative requirements. The cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. This unit also reflects that there is no single Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
  • 1.1 Identify and locate cultural material that may be appropriate for exhibition or display
  • 1.2 Confirm traditional ownership of material in consultation with appropriate communities
  • 1.3 Consult with traditional custodians to determine suitable keeping place for materials not authorised for general exhibition
  • 1.4 Negotiate permission and advice for the use of cultural material according to cultural protocols
  • 1.5 Complete documentation including records and agreements according to cultural protocols
  • 1.6 Research issues and protocols in relation to the return of cultural material to local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities
2. Handle Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
  • 2.1 Describe, move, store and maintain cultural material according to cultural requirements
  • 2.2 Note aspects of objects that need repair or attention and take action within scope of own job role or refer to relevant personnel as required
  • 2.3 Communicate specific cultural requirements to colleagues
3. Prepare Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material for exhibition
  • 3.1 Consult with custodians to agree on culturally appropriate approaches to promote, exhibit and display material, and limitations to mode of exhibit
  • 3.2 Develop culturally appropriate interpretive approaches
  • 3.3 Develop exhibition support materials that take account of cultural protocols in consultation with custodians
  • 3.4 Communicate requirements for display or exhibition of cultural material to colleagues
4. Display and return Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
  • 4.1 Display material according to agreed cultural protocols and consultation outcomes
  • 4.2 Prepare material for return in accordance with cultural requirements
  • 4.3 Return cultural material to local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities in accordance with established cultural issues and protocols
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9387 CULATS501A Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD77 CUAATS514 Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material Unit of competency