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Use technology in Aboriginal-sites work
Use technology in Aboriginal-sites work
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCASW306A
AHCASW306A
State Code
WG074
WG074
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2014
Field of Education
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Original Release Date
18/06/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit will provide participants with an awareness of the technology and tools available to assist them in their role as an Aboriginal-sites worker and defines the standard required to operate handheld PDAs in sites location and recording; map reading; use digital devices to photograph/record sites, landscapes and objects.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply information literacy skills to meet needs
- 1.1 Exact nature and extent of information needs for Aboriginal-sites work undertaken in accordance with Aboriginal cultural protocols are determined
- 1.2 The relevant Information Management Systems (IMS) and their applications for Aboriginal-sites are identified
- 1.3 Effective search strategies are developed and appropriate search tools to locate and record information are selected
- 1.4 Aboriginal cultural requirements are followed for access and handling of Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information
- 1.5 Copyright and licensing issues related to access and use of Aboriginal cultural material and cultural information are recognised and applied
2. Set up and use handheld personal digital assistant (PDA) device
- 2.1 The basic operating and menu settings are identified and set
- 2.2 The screen environment is navigated and manipulated according to needs
- 2.3 Screen icons and access to applications are customised where applicable
- 2.4 The PDA is used to locate and record location and details of the Site and/or cultural landscape, and the output is saved and edited where applicable
- 2.5 The usefulness and relevance of information resources to the sites work context and client needs is assessed
- 2.6 Search results are evaluated and search strategies are adjusted to meet information needs
- 2.7 More advanced features available are identified and used as required
3. Access and use basic connectivity devices
- 3.1 The basic operating and menu settings are identified and set
- 3.2 External digital devices, such as computer devicesorstorage devices, are connected to retrieve, copy, move and save information
- 3.3 Physical connectivityof computer devices or storage devices to ensure operation and performance are checked
- 3.4 A printer is connected either through a computer device or directly and printer settings and print data are used
- 3.5 Audio-visual devices are accessed to view and play a multimedia file
- 3.6 Manuals, training booklets and/or online help or help-desks are used to overcome basic difficulties with applications
4. Maintain and operate UHF/HF radio and compass onsite in the context of sites work
- 4.1 Suitable radio equipment for communication needs is accessible on-site
- 4.2 Radio devices are used effectively and correctly to meet communication needs of self and team onsite
- 4.3 Any storage and transport requirements for compass equipment are applied
- 4.4 A suitable directional compass is identified for orientation needs on-site
- 4.5 Directional compass is used in conjunction with a geographical and topographical map to accurately move around onsite and map coordinates
5. Maintain knowledge of IMS trends and emerging technologies
- 5.1 Information about current industry trends and emerging technologies in relation to IMS and data collection methods is sourced
- 5.2 Used technology consumables are identified and replaced in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements
- 5.3 Routine maintenance is carried out and/or arranged to ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements
- 5.4 Equipment faults are identified accurately and action is taken in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or fault is reported to designated person
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Information needs may relate to:
authoritative source
currency
format of required information, such as:
audio or video recordings
electronic files
images
texts
level of readership required, such as suitable for:
different age groups
general interest
scholarly and academic research
school assignments
purpose and intended outcomes of information search
Aboriginal-sites may include:
shelters with deposits
open camp site
midden
shelter with midden
shelter with art
isolated find
undefined sites
axe grinding grooves
bora/ceremonial ring
burial site
rock engraving
scarred tree
carved tree
natural mythological site
restricted site
quarry
ochre quarry
fish trap
stone arrangement
mound (oven)
mia mia
waterhole (well)
contact/mission
abraded grooves
Aboriginal Place (declared under NPW Act)
Aboriginal Area (declared under NPW Act)
protected archaeological site
Conservation agreement
massacre
reserve
Aboriginal cultural protocols may include:
gender roles in relation to knowledge and cultural practices
information sensitivity and access
appropriate information transfer
negotiations with local Aboriginal Community about information transfer
cultural diversity
natural resources and their importance for economy, religion, spirituality, art, environment, values, beliefs and lore/law
rights and responsibilities associated with cultural knowledge, story, song, Site, and ceremony
interpersonal ways of relating
the talking of Community politics
repatriation of artefacts
issues of ownership (clans/nations)
ownership of intellectual property
acknowledging participation and ownership
communicating about cultural material
displaying cultural material
handling cultural material
identifying appropriate people to be consulted
occasions when consultation is required
ways in which consultations should be conducted
Information Management System (IMS) may include:
Region or State based sites information management systems
Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS)
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Register and Information System (ACHRIS)
Aboriginal Information Management System (AIMS)
Aboriginal Heritage Management System (AHMS)
Cultural Site Management System
Search strategies may relate to:
brainstorming keywords and phrases
consulting with colleagues regarding similar searches
consulting with topic experts or external organisations
internet searches
mind mapping
refining or narrowing search terms
searching, such as:
electronic databases
external organisations’ websites or remote databases
other library catalogues
own library catalogue
subject headings
topics
use of Boolean operators
Search tools may include:
card/paper indexes
datasets
electronic databases
internet
online catalogues
print or online indexing services.
GPS and topography maps
Cultural requirements may relate to:
access to material and associated research
any ceremony or procedure that should be carried out around the handling and/or moving of material
storage of material
the way material should be transported
use of equipment or tools
who can describe or handle material
who can view or be around material.
Cultural material is defined as objects, collections, artworks, specimens, structures or sites, and includes:
archaeological material
books and manuscripts
built heritage
cultural sites and buildings
ethnographic material
film and audio-visual material
flora and fauna
furniture
photographs
technological and industry items
textiles
works on paper and canvas
Copyright and licensing issues may include:
conditions of licensing agreements for digital resources
copyright declarations
copyright warnings
restrictions on access and use of electronic resources
restrictions regarding reproduction of works or parts of works
cultural intellectual copyright
protection of cultural knowledge
Search results may include
bibliographic citations
explanation of search strategy used
information obtained from websites or external organisations
list of records retrieved from internet search
list of records retrieved from searching electronic databases
results of catalogue search
advanced features may include:
advanced operations
customising standard settings
integrating with other devices
Computer devices may include:
tablet
laptop
notebook
PDA
PC
Storage devices may include:
disks:
CD
DVD
Blu-Ray
flash drives
server
solid-state hard drives
virtual devices
Connectivity may include:
audio-visual
cable, wireless, infra-red or Bluetooth
internal or via universal serial bus (USB) dongle
network or stand-alone computer
ports:
Firewire
high definition multimedia interface (HDMI)
printer
USB
Printer settings may include:
cartridge type
layout
number of copies
orientation
paper size
paper tray
Audio visual devices may include:
data projector
external monitor
headset
microphone
speakers
webcam or digital camera
technology consumables may include:
back-up tapes
CD-ROM
USB drives
print heads
printer ribbons and cartridges
toner cartridges
zip disks
routine maintenance refers to:
in-house cleaning and servicing of equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines
periodic servicing by qualified or manufacturer approved, technician
regular checking of equipment
replacing consumables
Identifying equipment faults refers to:
checking repairs have been carried out
encouraging feedback from work colleagues
keeping a log book of detected faults
preparing a maintenance program
regular back-ups of data
regular OHS inspections
routine checking of equipment
Information needs may relate to:
authoritative source
currency
format of required information, such as:
audio or video recordings
electronic files
images
texts
level of readership required, such as suitable for:
different age groups
general interest
scholarly and academic research
school assignments
purpose and intended outcomes of information search
Aboriginal-sites may include:
shelters with deposits
open camp site
midden
shelter with midden
shelter with art
isolated find
undefined sites
axe grinding grooves
bora/ceremonial ring
burial site
rock engraving
scarred tree
carved tree
natural mythological site
restricted site
quarry
ochre quarry
fish trap
stone arrangement
mound (oven)
mia mia
waterhole (well)
contact/mission
abraded grooves
Aboriginal Place (declared under NPW Act)
Aboriginal Area (declared under NPW Act)
protected archaeological site
Conservation agreement
massacre
reserve
Aboriginal cultural protocols may include:
gender roles in relation to knowledge and cultural practices
information sensitivity and access
appropriate information transfer
negotiations with local Aboriginal Community about information transfer
cultural diversity
natural resources and their importance for economy, religion, spirituality, art, environment, values, beliefs and lore/law
rights and responsibilities associated with cultural knowledge, story, song, Site, and ceremony
interpersonal ways of relating
the talking of Community politics
repatriation of artefacts
issues of ownership (clans/nations)
ownership of intellectual property
acknowledging participation and ownership
communicating about cultural material
displaying cultural material
handling cultural material
identifying appropriate people to be consulted
occasions when consultation is required
ways in which consultations should be conducted
Information Management System (IMS) may include:
Region or State based sites information management systems
Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS)
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Register and Information System (ACHRIS)
Aboriginal Information Management System (AIMS)
Aboriginal Heritage Management System (AHMS)
Cultural Site Management System
Search strategies may relate to:
brainstorming keywords and phrases
consulting with colleagues regarding similar searches
consulting with topic experts or external organisations
internet searches
mind mapping
refining or narrowing search terms
searching, such as:
electronic databases
external organisations’ websites or remote databases
other library catalogues
own library catalogue
subject headings
topics
use of Boolean operators
Search tools may include:
card/paper indexes
datasets
electronic databases
internet
online catalogues
print or online indexing services.
GPS and topography maps
Cultural requirements may relate to:
access to material and associated research
any ceremony or procedure that should be carried out around the handling and/or moving of material
storage of material
the way material should be transported
use of equipment or tools
who can describe or handle material
who can view or be around material.
Cultural material is defined as objects, collections, artworks, specimens, structures or sites, and includes:
archaeological material
books and manuscripts
built heritage
cultural sites and buildings
ethnographic material
film and audio-visual material
flora and fauna
furniture
photographs
technological and industry items
textiles
works on paper and canvas
Copyright and licensing issues may include:
conditions of licensing agreements for digital resources
copyright declarations
copyright warnings
restrictions on access and use of electronic resources
restrictions regarding reproduction of works or parts of works
cultural intellectual copyright
protection of cultural knowledge
Search results may include
bibliographic citations
explanation of search strategy used
information obtained from websites or external organisations
list of records retrieved from internet search
list of records retrieved from searching electronic databases
results of catalogue search
advanced features may include:
advanced operations
customising standard settings
integrating with other devices
Computer devices may include:
tablet
laptop
notebook
PDA
PC
Storage devices may include:
disks:
CD
DVD
Blu-Ray
flash drives
server
solid-state hard drives
virtual devices
Connectivity may include:
audio-visual
cable, wireless, infra-red or Bluetooth
internal or via universal serial bus (USB) dongle
network or stand-alone computer
ports:
Firewire
high definition multimedia interface (HDMI)
printer
USB
Printer settings may include:
cartridge type
layout
number of copies
orientation
paper size
paper tray
Audio visual devices may include:
data projector
external monitor
headset
microphone
speakers
webcam or digital camera
technology consumables may include:
back-up tapes
CD-ROM
USB drives
print heads
printer ribbons and cartridges
toner cartridges
zip disks
routine maintenance refers to:
in-house cleaning and servicing of equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines
periodic servicing by qualified or manufacturer approved, technician
regular checking of equipment
replacing consumables
Identifying equipment faults refers to:
checking repairs have been carried out
encouraging feedback from work colleagues
keeping a log book of detected faults
preparing a maintenance program
regular back-ups of data
regular OHS inspections
routine checking of equipment
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The delivery and assessment of this unit must comply with Aboriginal cultural protocols and Community protocols.
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of the ability to:
use a digital device, including a handheld PDA
use menu features and navigate around the PDA and IMS functions
use device features to perform tasks
save results of work
read and understand maps in the context of Aboriginal-sites work, including topography maps
observe Aboriginal cultural protocols in the use of technology on Country
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resources required for assessment include:
digital device
computer device
storage device
printer
use of handheld PDA application currently used in industry
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess competency in working with secret sacred materials. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of the candidate working on Country with industry related technological devices and maps
direct questioning combined with third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of digital device operations
direct observation of candidate performing basic device-relevant practical skills
direct observation of candidate performing a sequence of routine tasks following clear directions
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular client groups (consider the requirements of different age groups, clients with English as a second language, clients with disabilities, remote library users, etc.).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
AHCILM306A Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols
AHCASW308A Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal sites and landscapes
Assessment for this unit should comprise a combination of theory and practical application. Both aspects of assessment are best conducted on Country and/or in a keeping place facility for this unit.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The delivery and assessment of this unit must comply with Aboriginal cultural protocols and Community protocols.
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of the ability to:
use a digital device, including a handheld PDA
use menu features and navigate around the PDA and IMS functions
use device features to perform tasks
save results of work
read and understand maps in the context of Aboriginal-sites work, including topography maps
observe Aboriginal cultural protocols in the use of technology on Country
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resources required for assessment include:
digital device
computer device
storage device
printer
use of handheld PDA application currently used in industry
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess competency in working with secret sacred materials. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of the candidate working on Country with industry related technological devices and maps
direct questioning combined with third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of digital device operations
direct observation of candidate performing basic device-relevant practical skills
direct observation of candidate performing a sequence of routine tasks following clear directions
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular client groups (consider the requirements of different age groups, clients with English as a second language, clients with disabilities, remote library users, etc.).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
AHCILM306A Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols
AHCASW308A Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal sites and landscapes
Assessment for this unit should comprise a combination of theory and practical application. Both aspects of assessment are best conducted on Country and/or in a keeping place facility for this unit.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM36 | AHCASW306 | Use technology in Aboriginal sites work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J516 | AHC32513 | Certificate III in Aboriginal-sites Work | Qualification |