Assessor Resource

CUAATS202
Investigate and present features of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to investigate and present information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture compared to other cultures, and investigate the impact on day-to-day life of cultural differences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

It applies to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals who wish to gain a greater understanding of the impact of belief systems and culture.

This unit requires the support of Elders and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

1.1 Use sources of information to identify significant elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, with input from Elders and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members

1.2 Identify differences between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and other cultures

2. Outline how belief systems impact on day-to-day life

2.1 Discuss the belief systems of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with input from Elders and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members

2.2 Identify the impact of belief systems on the day-to-day life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

3. Investigate the impact of cultural differences

3.1 Use sources of information to research ideas, with input from Elders and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members

3.2 Record information gathered in an appropriate format

4. Present findings of investigations

4.1 Identify audience and purpose of presentation

4.2 Select and organise presentation content

4.3 Deliver a presentation in an appropriate format

4.4 Review presentation to identify areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

research information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture using written texts and digital tools

communicate with Elders and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members to access relevant information following appropriate protocols

organise and present information in a format suitable for the audience and purpose

review own presentation to identify areas for improvement..

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe the significant elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

provide examples of how belief systems impact on the day-to-day lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

outline a range of the impacts of cultural differences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

identify the audience and purpose of presentation.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

Elders and/or Indigenous community members

resources required for the learner to present information in their preferred format

culturally appropriate processes and techniques suited to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

1.1 Use sources of information to identify significant elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, with input from Elders and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members

1.2 Identify differences between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and other cultures

2. Outline how belief systems impact on day-to-day life

2.1 Discuss the belief systems of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with input from Elders and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members

2.2 Identify the impact of belief systems on the day-to-day life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

3. Investigate the impact of cultural differences

3.1 Use sources of information to research ideas, with input from Elders and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members

3.2 Record information gathered in an appropriate format

4. Present findings of investigations

4.1 Identify audience and purpose of presentation

4.2 Select and organise presentation content

4.3 Deliver a presentation in an appropriate format

4.4 Review presentation to identify areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

research information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture using written texts and digital tools

communicate with Elders and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members to access relevant information following appropriate protocols

organise and present information in a format suitable for the audience and purpose

review own presentation to identify areas for improvement..

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe the significant elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

provide examples of how belief systems impact on the day-to-day lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

outline a range of the impacts of cultural differences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

identify the audience and purpose of presentation.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

Elders and/or Indigenous community members

resources required for the learner to present information in their preferred format

culturally appropriate processes and techniques suited to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Use sources of information to identify significant elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, with input from Elders and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members 
Identify differences between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and other cultures 
Discuss the belief systems of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with input from Elders and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members 
Identify the impact of belief systems on the day-to-day life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 
Use sources of information to research ideas, with input from Elders and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members 
Record information gathered in an appropriate format 
Identify audience and purpose of presentation 
Select and organise presentation content 
Deliver a presentation in an appropriate format 
Review presentation to identify areas for improvement 

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