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Develop strategies for on Country management

Develop strategies for on Country management

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCOCM504
State Code
OFC58
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
135
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies for on Country management from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander perspective. On Country refers to the land, waterways and the sea.This unit applies to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander worldviews and beliefs as they impact and affect Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites work on Country. The unit applies to working either as an autonomous worker or under the supervision and Cultural Authority of Traditional Owners or Elders for specific Country.All work is undertaken according to local Community guidelines and cultural protocols.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research contemporary Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander on Country management practices
  • 1.1 Investigate relevant contemporary Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander on Country management practices
  • 1.2 Consult with appropriate people, including local Community members and Cultural Authorities
  • 1.3 Document details of consultation and research
2. Develop management strategies for a specified area
  • 2.1 Determine strategies based on contemporary Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander on Country management practices
  • 2.2 Incorporate biosecurity measures, and environmentally sustainable practices
  • 2.3 Identify priorities for management according to level of importance or threats to area
  • 2.4 Develop new approaches to address priorities within the context of legislation, cultural protocols and local Community needs
  • 2.5 Develop timelines and steps for implementation of strategies
  • 2.6 Define costs of resources, labour and materials required
  • 2.7 Complete preliminary project design to identify project steps and funding requirements
  • 2.8 Make arrangements for project implementation to organisational requirements and legislation
3. Source and apply for funds
  • 3.1 Identify and record appropriate funding sources
  • 3.2 Make applications for funds according to legislative, Community and organisation requirements
  • 3.3 Ensure applications are endorsed by appropriate stakeholders before submission
4. Consult with others on strategies, priorities and project work
  • 4.1 Brief stakeholders on the strategies, priorities and actions planned
  • 4.2 Train staff in new procedures developed to address strategies
  • 4.3 Implement work health and safety policies and procedures
  • 4.4 Develop project implementation plan in consultation with staff, and local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Authorities and Communities
  • 4.5 Obtain endorsement from appropriate stakeholders, groups and Communities, and relevant government stakeholders before works start
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS56 AHCILM504 Develop strategies for Indigenous land or sea management Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGF9 AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management Qualification