Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Burra Charter process includes:
the cultural significance of a place and other issues affecting its future are best understood by a sequence of collecting and analysing information before making decisions. Understanding cultural significance comes first, then development of policy and finally management of the place in accordance with the policy
the policy for managing a place must be based on an understanding of its cultural significance
policy development should also include consideration of other factors affecting the future of a place such as the owner’s needs, resources, external constraints and its physical condition
Aboriginal-sites may include
shelters with deposits
open camp site
midden
shelter with midden
shelter with art
isolated find
undefined sites
axe grinding grooves
bora/ceremonial ring
burial site
rock engraving
scarred tree
carved tree
natural mythological site
restricted site
quarry
ochre quarry
fish trap
stone arrangement
mound (oven)
mia mia
waterhole (well)
contact/mission
abraded grooves
Aboriginal Place (declared under NPW Act)
Aboriginal Area (declared under NPW Act)
protected archaeological site
Conservation agreement
massacre
reserve
cultural significance may include:
aesthetic, historic, scientific, social or spiritual value for past, present or future generations
significance embodied in the place itself, its fabric, setting, use, associations, meanings, records, related places and related objects
Aboriginal beliefs may refer to
connection to Country
creation events
structure of Community such as lore/law men and women, elders and custodians
practicality and purpose
appropriate behaviour, protocols and restrictions
spiritual value of knowledge and stories
communal ownership of some knowledge and material
intergenerational ownership of some knowledge and material
oral tradition of passing on knowledge and responsibilities
roles as custodians of specified knowledge, ceremony, designs, information
kinship and relationships
storytelling
Relevant experts may include
archaeologists
Traditional Owners and/or Elders
surveyors
anthropologists
environmental scientists
historians
researchers

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The delivery and assessment of this unit must comply with Community protocols and be carried out in consultation with and participation with Traditional Owners and/or Elders and custodians of that specific Country.
In accordance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, cultural knowledge copyright considerations and Aboriginal lore/law restrictions, it is essential that this requirement be respected and implemented in the delivery and assessment of Cultural Units to guarantee cultural authenticity and quality control around the delivery of training and assessment for Aboriginal-sites workers.
Candidates must demonstrate evidence of the ability to:
identify appropriate cultural authorities for a Community, place or for a Site
collaborate with relevant experts to complete an assessment of cultural significance and involvement in an ACHMP
adhere to Burra Charter process and guidelines
identify cultural information, material and cultural expression appropriate to be shared
identify groups to be consulted in relation to owners/custodians of cultural and Community knowledge, information and/or material
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment events must be contextualised to meet the needs of the particular group, including:
a Community, educational or workplace setting
involvement of people approved by cultural authorities and/or Traditional Owners of the relevant local Community
experts such as Archaeologists, Researchers, Soil Testers, etc. may provide useful assistance and resources for the assessment of this unit
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess competency in understanding cultural significance. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of the candidate on Country identifying sites and collecting information for an assessment
direct questioning combined with third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
verbal or written questioning
examples of completed assessments of cultural significance, statements of significance, field notes, ACHMP reports and/or sections
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular client groups (consider the requirements of different age groups, clients with English as a second language, clients with disabilities, remote library users, etc.).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
AHCILM306A Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols
AHCILM404A Record and document Community history
AHCASW303A Identify and record Aboriginal-sites, artefacts and cultural landscapes
AHCASW305A Work with Aboriginal ceremonial secret sacred materials
Assessment for this unit should comprise a combination of theory and practical application. Both aspects of assessment are best conducted on Country for this unit.