Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables defines the different contexts, work environments and parameters governing the performance of this competency standard. The variables chosen in training and assessment will need to reflect local industry and regional contexts.

To what groups does the term Indigenous people refer?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.

What is country?
Country is an area of land with cultural significance to a group.

Which Indigenous land and sea management practices may be included?
Fire management, feral animal control, ceremonial closures, sharing/passing on of knowledge and dreaming and story places, and others as appropriate.

Which non-Indigenous land and sea management practices may be included?
Fire management, weed and feral animal control, waste management, pollution management and pest and disease management, and others as appropriate.

What may be included in a specified area?
Own country or area of choice, e.g., defined community area, National Park, state forest, nature reserves, Crown lands, marine park and private land.

What forms of technology may be applied?
GIS, satellite tracking and computer mapping skills.

Which correct cultural protocols may be relevant to this standard?
Observation of protocols for making contact with people and organisations, recognition of authority of individuals within their communities, the understanding of the special conditions associated with certain types of Indigenous knowledge and approaches to traditional owners and custodians seeking information. An understanding of the nature of sensitive information and the need to restrict the transfer this information.

Which appropriate people may be included?
Elders, Council of Elders, Local Aboriginal Lands Councils, Community Councils, medicine people, governing committees, traditional owners, and community rangers.

What cultural knowledge may be relevant to this competency standard?
Indigenous land and sea resources, their uses and the relationships between plants, animals and community.

Who is an authorised person?
An authorised person is an individual to whom certain information or knowledge can be disclosed without infringing on cultural protocols and rights to that knowledge. This can include both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

What are the associated issues which may be relevant to this standard?
Endangered species, pest control, weed control, rubbish disposal, pollution - terrestrial and marine, ceremonial closures, totemic responsibilities, waste disposal/control and feral animals.

What management strategies may be relevant to this competency standard?
Details of the issue, research information, a range of possible solutions, the outcomes of consultations with appropriate people, outcomes of consultations with other key stakeholders and concluding recommendations.

Who could be included in groups of Indigenous people?
Local Indigenous community, traditional owners, Elders, government agencies - State and Commonwealth, land councils, regional and State/Territory associations and legal services.

Who might the government stakeholders be?
State/Territory and Commonwealth government agencies such as Departments of Environment, Departments of Natural Resources, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Aboriginal advisory Offices, State or regional industry associations and organisations (such as tourism fishing mining bodies etc.), and ATSIC.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in developing Indigenous land and sea management practices requires evidence that land and sea management practices have been appropriately undertaken according to community and agency guidelines and best practice procedures. The skills and knowledge required to develop Indigenous land and sea management practices must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different areas of country and management practices.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

Cultural protocols which apply in communities.
Indigenous land and sea management practices.
Non-Indigenous land and sea management practices.
Technology for use in environmental management.
Implementation strategies for land and sea management.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

Determine appropriate Indigenous land and sea management practices.
Determine appropriate non-Indigenous land and sea management practices.
Develop approach to implementation of land and sea management practices.
Undertake land and sea management practices.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.

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What processes should be applied to this competency standard?
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Communication of ideas and information can be applied by discussing verbally and in writing Indigenous and non-Indigenous land and sea management practices with appropriate people and others. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Implementing Indigenous and non-Indigenous land and sea management practices will require detailed information to be gathered from a wide variety of sources, and analysed and organised for others. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Implementing Indigenous and non-Indigenous land and sea management practices requires some planning and organising of information and resources. (2)

Working with others and in teams
Implementing Indigenous and non-Indigenous land and sea management practices will require coordination of self and others in a team. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical ideas and techniques can be applied when analysing management practices information. (1)

Solving problems
While implementing Indigenous and non-Indigenous land and sea management practices, technical and organisational problems may arise requiring innovative solutions. (2)

Using technology
Technology may be required to gather and present information. (2)