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Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural artists and communities

Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural artists and communities

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAATS513
State Code
ODF43
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
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build working relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and their communities using required cultural protocols.The unit applies to individuals who work as practitioners, administrators, assistant managers or managers in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industry, the arts industry generally, or other associated industries, in urban, regional, rural or remote settings. The work environment could involve interactions with artists and their communities in contexts such as cultural centres, arts centres, cooperatives, commercial galleries, public galleries, museums, retail outlets, community projects, exhibitions, events and festivals.This unit reflects the diversity of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures and their cultural arts practices. It emphasises the importance of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples controlling their own cultural heritage and identity.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Understand impacts of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander history
  • 1.1 Discuss historical and contemporary events and issues and their impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • 1.2 Identify factors continuing to impact urban, regional, rural and remote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and their communities
  • 1.3 Determine how identified factors impact professional practice issues
2. Develop knowledge of cultural practices and artists’ rights
  • 2.1 Extend knowledge of cultural protocols related to local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  • 2.2 Expand knowledge of diverse Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts practices and their relevance to culture
  • 2.3 Ensure work practices use required cultural protocols and artists’ rights are supported
  • 2.4 Identify potential dishonest, misleading or deceptive conduct related to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural artists and their communities
3. Communicate with artists and their communities
  • 3.1 Identify potential communication issues related to working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and their communities
  • 3.2 Plan and document communication strategies that integrate required cultural protocols, involving stakeholders within and outside of community
  • 3.3 Apply fair and ethical work practices using services of language interpreters, colleagues and/or cultural brokers
4. Build and maintain partnerships with artists and their communities
  • 4.1 Identify key issues that influence professional partnerships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and their communities
  • 4.2 Promote work practices based on mutual respect, inclusivity and self-determination
  • 4.3 Record strategies that foster true partnerships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and their communities
5. Represent artists and their communities
  • 5.1 Seek permission and advice to work with artists and their artwork
  • 5.2 Consult with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and their communities to determine ways to promote, exhibit and display artwork
  • 5.3 Address potential barriers to fair and ethical representation
  • 5.4 Confirm Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples maintain control of cultural heritage
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