Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and propose the use of traditional customs by Indigenous people in caring for Country. All work is performed according to Community guidelines and cultural protocols.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify the role of traditional customs in Indigenous Communities | 1.1 Identify traditional customs of the Community related to own work 1.2 Identify traditional gender-specific roles that relate to Indigenous land management practices 1.3 Identify changes that have occurred in traditional customs related to management of Country since European settlement |
2. Outline impact of native title rights and interests recognised under non-Indigenous law | 2.1 Outline briefly the process to be followed in applying for native title 2.2 Provide an overview to Community members of the difference between native title rights and land rights 2.3 Identify the type of rights the Community has, or wants for a particular land or site 2.4 Identify organisations or groups who can provide advice relating to native title land claims |
3. Propose appropriate applications of traditional customs | 3.1 Identify examples of successful native title applications 3.2 Identify the traditional customs used for decision making processes in the Community 3.3 Determine traditional activities or sacred sites relevant to native title land |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
identify the role of traditional customs in Indigenous Communities
outline impact of native title rights and interests recognised under non-indigenous law
propose appropriate applications of traditional customs
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
cultural customs and heritage for the Community
sources for legal advice on native title rights and interests
outline of process required to apply for native title rights
traditional customs for decision making
gender roles of Community for land management practices
The candidate must demonstrate a basic understanding of relevant state land and resources acts/legislation.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must comply with Community protocols and be supported by Elders and Custodians of Country.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Indigenous Land Management (ILM)