Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCCSW305 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceremonial and sacred materials

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCSW305 - Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceremonial and sacred materials
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Conduct background research and consultation with Traditional Owners, Community, Cultural Authorities/Knowledge Holders
  • Confirm traditional ownership of cultural material and objects, and consult appropriate Traditional Owners or Cultural Authorities and Communities
  • Identify gender requirements for consultations, handling of and access to materials according to cultural protocols
  • Consult with Traditional Owner/s, Community groups and experts to determine suitable holding for materials not authorised for general exhibition
  • Obtain permissions from appropriate Cultural Authorities for access to and use of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sacred and ceremonial materials
  • Consult with local Community to determine culturally appropriate handling of material and any limitations on access to materials
  • Demonstrate confidentiality and neutrality in consultations and dealings with Traditional Owners and Cultural Authorities
       
Element: Handle Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceremonial and sacred material
  • Allow for and support the carrying out of any required Ceremony and procedure associated with seeing, handling or moving the material
  • Note aspects of cultural material requiring repair or attention, and pass onto supervisor or person with relevant expertise
  • Communicate specific Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural requirements to colleagues
  • Select and use appropriate handling and moving equipment according to safe work practices and to protect sacred and ceremonial material
  • Adhere to cultural restrictions and limitations on sacred and ceremonial material
  • Demonstrate handling of cultural material in a manner that protects individual items, assists efficient loading and unloading processes if moving, and in accordance with safe work practices
  • Handle, move, store and manage ceremonial and sacred cultural material in accordance with Burra Charter guidelines and legislative requirements
       
Element: Contribute to documenting a generational succession plan for passing on ownership of sacred material
  • Discuss options for inheritance of ownership with Traditional Owners and/or Elders
  • Comply with the requirements of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property principles
  • Participate in documenting the process, guidelines and timeframes agreeable to Traditional Owners and Cultural Authorities for handover of ownership, control and access to sacred materials
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm traditional ownership of cultural material and objects, and consult appropriate Traditional Owners or Cultural Authorities and Communities 
Identify gender requirements for consultations, handling of and access to materials according to cultural protocols 
Consult with Traditional Owner/s, Community groups and experts to determine suitable holding for materials not authorised for general exhibition 
Obtain permissions from appropriate Cultural Authorities for access to and use of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sacred and ceremonial materials 
Consult with local Community to determine culturally appropriate handling of material and any limitations on access to materials 
Demonstrate confidentiality and neutrality in consultations and dealings with Traditional Owners and Cultural Authorities 
Allow for and support the carrying out of any required Ceremony and procedure associated with seeing, handling or moving the material 
Note aspects of cultural material requiring repair or attention, and pass onto supervisor or person with relevant expertise 
Communicate specific Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural requirements to colleagues 
Select and use appropriate handling and moving equipment according to safe work practices and to protect sacred and ceremonial material 
Adhere to cultural restrictions and limitations on sacred and ceremonial material 
Demonstrate handling of cultural material in a manner that protects individual items, assists efficient loading and unloading processes if moving, and in accordance with safe work practices 
Handle, move, store and manage ceremonial and sacred cultural material in accordance with Burra Charter guidelines and legislative requirements 
Discuss options for inheritance of ownership with Traditional Owners and/or Elders 
Comply with the requirements of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property principles 
Participate in documenting the process, guidelines and timeframes agreeable to Traditional Owners and Cultural Authorities for handover of ownership, control and access to sacred materials 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCCSW305 - Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceremonial and sacred materials
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCCSW305 - Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceremonial and sacred materials

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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