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Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures

Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTGDE306
State Code
WF694
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2014
Field of Education
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Original Release Date
18/06/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and share information about Australian Indigenous societies in a culturally appropriate way. It focuses on information that is widely available to the general community. The unit recognises that there is no single Australian Indigenous culture and emphasises the importance of culturally appropriate behaviour and local community consultation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research general information on Australian Indigenous cultures.
  • 1.1 Identify key information sources about Australian Indigenous cultures.
  • 1.2 Select and use formal and informal research techniques to access current, accurate and relevant information about Australian Indigenous cultures.
  • 1.3 Obtain information in a culturally appropriate way.
  • 1.4 Enhance cultural awareness and understanding by sharing information with others.
2. Share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures.
  • 2.1 Identify and use Indigenous interpreters where possible.
  • 2.2 Provide people with guidance on appropriate behaviour when interacting with Indigenous people.
  • 2.3 Share clear and accurate information on Australian Indigenous cultures ensuring acknowledgment of the diversity of cultures.
  • 2.4 Share information in a manner respectful of local community values and customs.
  • 2.5 Answer questions according to community wishes about what information can be shared.
  • 2.6 Respond to culturally inappropriate customer behaviour in a manner that minimises the likelihood of offence being taken.
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.
Sources may include:
artworks
events
exhibitions
experiences (of self or others)
films
images
Internet
music
other people:
Indigenous people
traditional owners
performances
presentations
professional associations
printed texts (books, journals, magazines, newspapers)
technical information.
Information may cover:
Australian Indigenous cultures and countries in general
specific topics:
art and music
bushcraft, bush food and bush medicine
contemporary Indigenous life and culture
cultural sites:
cultural centres
galleries
natural sites
occupation sites like middens
dance
history, pre and post-European contact
land ownership
tools and implements
traditional life and culture.
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
Evidence of the ability to:
follow protocols for researching and sharing information generally available about Australian Indigenous cultures
demonstrate knowledge of Australian Indigenous cultures
source different types of information covering multiple topics to ensure a breadth of knowledge.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
people accepted by the local community in the assessment process (where information is specific to a community)
information sources verified or supported by Indigenous communities.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the individual sharing information about Australian Indigenous cultures
questioning of group members about the individual’s breadth of knowledge and ability to answer customer questions
review of a portfolio of information prepared by the individual
written or oral questioning to evaluate the process undertaken by the individual to source information
written or oral questioning or to assess general knowledge of Australian and Indigenous cultures appropriate to the region
use of case studies to assess ability to apply correct protocols to particular situations
review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
SITTGDE304 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6441 SITTGDE008A Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR19 SITTGDE007 Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures Unit of competency