Unit of competency Outline

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Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAATS514
State Code
ODD77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
091303 - Curatorial Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material using required cultural protocols. It involves the complex and interrelated elements of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures, which are the cultural and intellectual properties of specific communities; elements that may only be interpreted by required persons, for example those recognised by local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities as an Elder or custodian of local cultural knowledge.The unit applies to individuals who source, handle, interpret and exhibit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material according to specific cultural and consultative requirements. The cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. This unit also reflects that there is no single Aboriginal and/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 and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
  • 1.1 Identify and locate cultural material for exhibition or display
  • 1.2 Confirm traditional ownership of material in consultation with required communities
  • 1.3 Consult with traditional custodians to determine required keeping place for materials not authorised for general exhibition
  • 1.4 Negotiate permission and advice for use of cultural material
  • 1.5 Complete documentation including records and agreements
  • 1.6 Research issues and protocols in relation to return of cultural material to local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
2. Handle cultural material
  • 2.1 Describe, move, store and maintain cultural material
  • 2.2 Note aspects of objects that need repair or attention and take action within scope of own job role or refer to required personnel as required
  • 2.3 Communicate specific cultural requirements to colleagues
3. Prepare cultural material for exhibition
  • 3.1 Consult with custodians to agree cultural protocols required to promote, exhibit and display material, and limitations to mode of exhibit
  • 3.2 Develop interpretive approaches that meet cultural protocols and requirements
  • 3.3 Develop exhibition support materials that incorporate cultural protocols in consultation with custodians
  • 3.4 Communicate requirements for display or exhibition of cultural material to colleagues
4. Display and return cultural material
  • 4.1 Display material using required cultural protocols and consultation outcomes
  • 4.2 Prepare material for return according to required cultural protocols and requirements
  • 4.3 Return cultural material to local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF62 CUAATS504 Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material Unit of competency