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Operate within Community cultures and goals

Operate within Community cultures and goals

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCOCM506
State Code
OFC56
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and understand the culture and goals of a local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or group and operate appropriately within those parameters.This unit applies to individuals who work autonomously or under the supervision and Cultural Authority of Traditional Owners or Elders for specific Country and apply judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify local Community values
  • 1.1 Identify and document Community values relevant to program activities for planning of promotional and group activities
  • 1.2 Seek permissions and advice from Cultural Authority in accordance with Community protocols
  • 1.3 Work with Cultural Authority to identify Community Elders or Custodians and their roles within the Community relevant to Community consultation
2. Research local Community history and plans
  • 2.1 Research history of Community relevant to program, and seek permission from Community Elders and Cultural Authorities to use research in promotional, educational and group activities
  • 2.2 Identify relevant documents, symbols, places of value and oral traditions to place program and group in local context
  • 2.3 Identify Community plans and seek permission from Community Elders and Custodians to use plans in promotional, educational and group activities
3. Establish role of program in local Community
  • 3.1 Identify current Community social and environmental issues and plans through consultation with Community Elders and Custodians
  • 3.2 Identify potential roles of program to Community
  • 3.3 Manage interaction with Community to build rapport with individuals and groups
  • 3.4 Establish and maintain consultation processes with Community members and groups in accordance with permissions and Community protocols
  • 3.5 Maintain image of program in Community by following Community protocols, acknowledging Community concerns and promoting positive image of program
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State Code National Code Title Type
BAR18 AHCILM506 Operate within Community cultures and goals Unit of competency