AHCCSW501 - Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCCSW501 Mapping and Delivery Guide Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites
Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
AHCCSW501 - Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites
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: Identify, communicate and consult with key stakeholders
Work with Cultural Authorities to identify appropriate persons within Communities who hold cultural knowledge
Develop and implement communication and consultation systems that place cultural protocols and values at the forefront
Confirm traditional ownership of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites, material and objects with supervisor
Engage with stakeholders to address concerns and interests
Ensure approvals and permissions are obtained from relevant Traditional Owners for cultural sites access and work to be undertaken
Complete required submissions for conducting cultural sites surveys
Scope and document client needs for deliverables in a formal sites survey report
Manage planning and assessment processes, according to the Burra Charter process and other existing industry guidelines and legislation
Element: Manage collection of initial sites data
Identify and acquire required resources
Source and verify sites plans and maps, including topographical maps
Prepare a base plan of the sites
Undertake sites orientation and define and verify location, geographic and operational boundaries
Identify and record current land use and environmental problems and threats
Identify and record covenants that could affect the sites or report
Ascertain climate and weather conditions from historical data
Element: Compile a sites inventory
Categorise and record sites context, location and sites information data
Categorise and record features data
Identify and record cultural material, objects, properties and relevant physical characteristics on sites inventory according to archaeological or scientific protocols
Undertake relevant field research in accordance with safe work policies and procedures
Implement appropriate techniques and tools and relevant archaeological practices and procedures
Record the presence, location and/or extent of other relevant sites constraints
Develop limits of acceptable change in the forms of deterioration and damage to the places of cultural significance to legislative and organisational requirements
Element: Review, assess and record sites data
Engage relevant expertise and consultant services when required
Conduct an assessment of cultural significance
Document a statement of cultural significance
Element: Determine the impact of threats to the sites
Identify threats to culturally significant places, both external and internal to the area under consideration
Undertake a risk assessment of all threats to determine potential impact on sites and associated cultural landscape
Develop and implement risk management strategies and protection/conservation measures to control risks
Develop and document a risk management report that incorporates an impact analysis
Document policy changes required to address the threats
Element: Document a sites survey report
Document sites information into a sites assessment report or sites survey report
Incorporate all relevant data from the sites assessment into assessment report in line with client needs and the requirements of relevant legislation and regulations
Provide and record specific recommendations for remedial action of sites conservation and mitigation of sites problems
Formulate and document recommendations for appropriate risk controls of sites hazards
Store and maintain survey and assessment data as part of professional practice
Inform and advise client-stakeholder of the content and implications of the report, and present a copy
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:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
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
Work with Cultural Authorities to identify appropriate persons within Communities who hold cultural knowledge
Develop and implement communication and consultation systems that place cultural protocols and values at the forefront
Confirm traditional ownership of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites, material and objects with supervisor
Engage with stakeholders to address concerns and interests
Ensure approvals and permissions are obtained from relevant Traditional Owners for cultural sites access and work to be undertaken
Complete required submissions for conducting cultural sites surveys
Scope and document client needs for deliverables in a formal sites survey report
Manage planning and assessment processes, according to the Burra Charter process and other existing industry guidelines and legislation
Identify and acquire required resources
Source and verify sites plans and maps, including topographical maps
Prepare a base plan of the sites
Undertake sites orientation and define and verify location, geographic and operational boundaries
Identify and record current land use and environmental problems and threats
Identify and record covenants that could affect the sites or report
Ascertain climate and weather conditions from historical data
Categorise and record sites context, location and sites information data
Categorise and record features data
Identify and record cultural material, objects, properties and relevant physical characteristics on sites inventory according to archaeological or scientific protocols
Undertake relevant field research in accordance with safe work policies and procedures
Implement appropriate techniques and tools and relevant archaeological practices and procedures
Record the presence, location and/or extent of other relevant sites constraints
Develop limits of acceptable change in the forms of deterioration and damage to the places of cultural significance to legislative and organisational requirements
Engage relevant expertise and consultant services when required
Conduct an assessment of cultural significance
Document a statement of cultural significance
Identify threats to culturally significant places, both external and internal to the area under consideration
Undertake a risk assessment of all threats to determine potential impact on sites and associated cultural landscape
Develop and implement risk management strategies and protection/conservation measures to control risks
Develop and document a risk management report that incorporates an impact analysis
Document policy changes required to address the threats
Document sites information into a sites assessment report or sites survey report
Incorporate all relevant data from the sites assessment into assessment report in line with client needs and the requirements of relevant legislation and regulations
Provide and record specific recommendations for remedial action of sites conservation and mitigation of sites problems
Formulate and document recommendations for appropriate risk controls of sites hazards
Store and maintain survey and assessment data as part of professional practice
Inform and advise client-stakeholder of the content and implications of the report, and present a copy
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
AHCCSW501 - Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites
Assessment task 1: [title]
Student name:
Student ID:
I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
Student signature:
Result: Competent Not yet competent
Feedback to student
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Assessment Record Sheet
AHCCSW501 - Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites
Student name:
Student ID:
Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Feedback to student:
Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent