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Move and store Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

Move and store Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCSW310
State Code
OFB93
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle, pack and unpack Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material for movement and storage.This unit applies particularly to working around and with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural materials and objects, and focuses on the specific cultural and consultative requirements for sourcing, handling, and possibly interpreting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material. This unit is also applicable to the work of repatriation workers, archaeologists and anthropologists.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 Acknowledge traditional ownership of cultural material through consultation with Community and local Knowledge Holders
  • 1.2 Consult with the appropriate traditional custodians and local Communities to determine suitable keeping places for cultural materials
  • 1.3 Work with Cultural Authorities to identify appropriate persons within local Communities who hold cultural knowledge relevant to establishing any restrictions on access to materials
  • 1.4 Seek permission and advice for being on site and using cultural material according to cultural protocols and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and copyright
  • 1.5 Locate and identify cultural material and objects and assess material’s suitability for moving
  • 1.6 Complete records according to cultural protocols and legislative requirements
  • 1.7 Identify issues and follow protocols in relation to the return of cultural material to local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Communities
2. Determine movement and storage requirements
  • 2.1 Implement legislative and work health and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Assess and document the scope of work required for movement and storage of cultural material
  • 2.3 Identify and confirm organisational procedures and guidelines and specific requirements for moving and storing cultural material with relevant personnel
  • 2.4 Determine future storage requirements with relevant personnel
  • 2.5 Assess the need for and arrange specialist expertise
3. Handle and transfer Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
  • 3.1 Identify, move, store, maintain and return cultural material according to local cultural requirements
  • 3.2 Record details of material requiring repair or attention, and take action within scope of own job role or refer to relevant personnel as required
  • 3.3 Communicate specific local cultural protocols and requirements to colleagues and/or Cultural Authorities
  • 3.4 Select and use appropriate handling and moving equipment according to workplace health and safety requirements
  • 3.5 Handle cultural material in a manner that protects individual items and assists efficient loading and unloading processes
  • 3.6 Prepare transportation documentation
  • 3.7 Transfer cultural material to approved location
  • 3.8 Use techniques for moving material that minimise environmental disturbance and degradation, where appropriate
4. Store cultural material according to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols and environmental requirements
  • 4.1 Install, position or store cultural material according to organisational policies and procedures, including environmental considerations
  • 4.2 Ensure specific storage needs of cultural material are based on knowledge of requirementsfor different types of materials and cultural protocols
  • 4.3 Clear and clean work areas according to organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Maintain storage records according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM71 AHCASW310 Move and store Aboriginal cultural material Unit of competency