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

CUAATS504 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAATS504 - Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material in a culturally appropriate manner. It involves the complex and interrelated elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, which are the cultural and intellectual properties of specific communities; elements that may only be interpreted by appropriate persons, for example those recognised by the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community as an Elder or custodian of local cultural knowledge.It applies to individuals who source, handle, interpret and exhibit Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material in accordance with specific cultural and consultative requirements. The cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. This unit also reflects that there is no single Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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:

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material or information on material when access is not available

information about cultural protocols.

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

Assessment must ensure involvement in the assessment process of persons approved of by Elders, appropriate persons or custodians of the relevant Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
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: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       


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. Source Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

1.1 Identify and locate cultural material that may be appropriate for exhibition or display

1.2 Confirm traditional ownership of material in consultation with appropriate communities

1.3 Consult with traditional custodians to determine suitable keeping place for materials not authorised for general exhibition

1.4 Negotiate permission and advice for the use of cultural material according to cultural protocols

1.5 Complete documentation including records and agreements according to cultural protocols

1.6 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

2.1 Describe, move, store and maintain cultural material according to cultural requirements

2.2 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

2.3 Communicate specific cultural requirements to colleagues

3. Prepare Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material for exhibition

3.1 Consult with custodians to agree on culturally appropriate approaches to promote, exhibit and display material, and limitations to mode of exhibit

3.2 Develop culturally appropriate interpretive approaches

3.3 Develop exhibition support materials that take account of cultural protocols in consultation with custodians

3.4 Communicate requirements for display or exhibition of cultural material to colleagues

4. Display and return Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

4.1 Display material according to agreed cultural protocols and consultation outcomes

4.2 Prepare material for return in accordance with cultural requirements

4.3 Return cultural material to local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities in accordance with established cultural issues and protocols

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.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Source Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

1.1 Identify and locate cultural material that may be appropriate for exhibition or display

1.2 Confirm traditional ownership of material in consultation with appropriate communities

1.3 Consult with traditional custodians to determine suitable keeping place for materials not authorised for general exhibition

1.4 Negotiate permission and advice for the use of cultural material according to cultural protocols

1.5 Complete documentation including records and agreements according to cultural protocols

1.6 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

2.1 Describe, move, store and maintain cultural material according to cultural requirements

2.2 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

2.3 Communicate specific cultural requirements to colleagues

3. Prepare Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material for exhibition

3.1 Consult with custodians to agree on culturally appropriate approaches to promote, exhibit and display material, and limitations to mode of exhibit

3.2 Develop culturally appropriate interpretive approaches

3.3 Develop exhibition support materials that take account of cultural protocols in consultation with custodians

3.4 Communicate requirements for display or exhibition of cultural material to colleagues

4. Display and return Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material

4.1 Display material according to agreed cultural protocols and consultation outcomes

4.2 Prepare material for return in accordance with cultural requirements

4.3 Return cultural material to local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities in accordance with established cultural issues and protocols

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
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 
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 
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 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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