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Provide information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples' cultural practice

Provide information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples' cultural practice

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCOCM301
State Code
OFB08
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate the cultural practices of local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People and to provide this information to others, if permitted by Cultural Authorities. All work is performed according to local Community guidelines and cultural protocols. Cultural landscapes and on Country refers to the land, waterways and the sea.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Investigate cultural practice
  • 1.1 Explore and record local cultural practice from appropriate people within the Community
  • 1.2 Determine and record local key practices of culture according to cultural protocols and permissions
  • 1.3 Define the relationship between culture and management of Country and confirm with supervisor
  • 1.4 Establish appropriate Cultural Authorities and determine parameters for transferring cultural information
2. Identify locations and patterns of plants and animals in a specific area
  • 2.1 Identify and document relationships between on Country management practices and seasonal cycles in an accessible record
  • 2.2 Use and document common and/or local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander names, as appropriate, to describe plants and animals
  • 2.3 Ensure environmental disturbance is considered and minimised on Country according to organisational procedures
3. Identify plants, animals and resources used for medicine and food
  • 3.1 Identify and record bush foods and medicines for a specific area
  • 3.2 Collect and record plant and animal species for future identification using appropriate equipment
  • 3.3 Follow animal welfare requirements when collecting samples
  • 3.4 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when working on Country
  • 3.5 Define and document issues in relation to access and use of plants, animals and resources, if applicable
4. Provide information on cultural practice to others
  • 4.1 Seek approval by the appropriate Cultural Authorities to pass on general information about cultural practice
  • 4.2 Provide information to stakeholders who have been given permission by the appropriate Cultural Authorities to learn that knowledge
  • 4.3 Relate information on cultural practice in an appropriate format and medium
  • 4.4 Refer requests for disclosure of information on cultural heritage that infringes on intellectual property rights of a group or Community to appropriate Cultural Authority or local Community members
  • 4.5 Decline requests for disclosure of information on aspects of cultural practice by unauthorised individuals
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN32 AHCILM302 Provide appropriate information on cultural knowledge Unit of competency