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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Source Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
   • Identify and locate cultural material that may be appropriate for exhibition or display
   • Confirm traditional ownership of material in consultation with appropriate communities
   • Consult with traditional custodians to determine suitable keeping place for materials not authorised for general exhibition
   • Negotiate permission and advice for the use of cultural material according to cultural protocols
   • Complete documentation including records and agreements according to cultural protocols
   • Research issues and protocols in relation to the return of cultural material to local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities
2. Handle Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
   • Describe, move, store and maintain cultural material according to cultural requirements
   • Note aspects of objects that need repair or attention and take action within scope of own job role or refer to relevant personnel as required
   • Communicate specific cultural requirements to colleagues
3. Prepare Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material for exhibition
   • Consult with custodians to agree on culturally appropriate approaches to promote, exhibit and display material, and limitations to mode of exhibit
   • Develop culturally appropriate interpretive approaches
   • Develop exhibition support materials that take account of cultural protocols in consultation with custodians
   • Communicate requirements for display or exhibition of cultural material to colleagues
4. Display and return Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
   • Display material according to agreed cultural protocols and consultation outcomes
   • Prepare material for return in accordance with cultural requirements
   • Return cultural material to local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities in accordance with established cultural issues and protocols

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

source Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material for display or exhibition

consult in a culturally sensitive and effective manner with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members and custodians about the display of cultural material

develop agreements for the use of cultural material and record them where required

undertake activities preparing for the display of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material in a logical and efficient manner, demonstrating knowledge of cultural protocols and practices

move, store, display, maintain and return cultural material in a manner consistent with established cultural protocols.

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

explain nature and scope of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material appropriate for exhibition or display

identify appropriate keeping places for cultural material not suitable/forbidden for exhibition or display

explain issues and protocols relating to the use and return of cultural material to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities

identify copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues with particular reference to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

identify sources of support for developing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collections

describe current conventions of collection management, including appropriate consultations and respect for traditional custodianship when working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material, including non-western concepts of collecting

explain cultural protocols and appropriate consultations for identifying, moving, storing, maintaining and displaying cultural material in the relevant community context

explain current industry policy on acquiring and managing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material.

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