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Work in an Indigenous community or organisation

Work in an Indigenous community or organisation

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCILM303A
State Code
D6844
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit covers the process of operating in an indigenous community or organisation while demonstrating an awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, history and spirituality, and defines the standard required to work within and between indigenous and non-indigenous social structures, apply an understanding of the perceptions and impacts of government action to deal with the effects of European colonisation within indigenous communities, and demonstrate empathy and respect in working with indigenous communities and organisations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather information about indigenous and non-indigenous social structures
  • 1.1. Major characteristics of the social structures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies are determined.
  • 1.2. Main characteristics of the social structure of British society (1770-1790) are defined.
  • 1.3. Impacts on indigenous social structures following European colonisation are identified.
  • 1.4. Examples of resistance to European colonisation are recorded.
  • 1.5. Positive and negative effects of European colonisation are documented.
2. Summarise actions of governments to deal with the effects of European colonisation on indigenous people
  • 2.1. Major legislation and/or policy directions of governments that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are identified.
  • 2.2. Legal parameters relating to indigenous land ownership, acquisition and management are defined.
  • 2.3. Impacts of laws and/or policies on social structures of indigenous peoples are documented.
3. Outline responses of indigenous peoples
  • 3.1. Responses by communities relating to social impacts of European colonisation are identified.
  • 3.2. Influences and trends affecting indigenous peoples' responses are determined.
  • 3.3. The source of influences and trends affecting indigenous peoples' responses is identified.
  • 3.4. Positive responses for the maintenance of indigenous peoples' culture and/or growth of culture are recorded.
  • 3.5. Personal responses to these trends are related.
4. Operate within an indigenous community or organisation
  • 4.1. Cultural protocols are observed according to community and/or organisational guidelines and procedures.
  • 4.2. Community traditions and customs are respected and reflected in workplace policies and procedures.
Work may include:
working within any indigenous community or organisation.

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

work within and between indigenous and non-indigenous social structures
apply an understanding of the perceptions and impacts of government action to deal with the effects of European colonisation within indigenous communities
demonstrate empathy and respect in working with indigenous communities and organisations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2638 RTD3903A Work in an Indigenous community or organisation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG059 AHCILM305A Work with an Aboriginal Community or organisation Unit of competency
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