Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop conservation strategies for cultural resources.
This unit applies to those who develop conservation strategies and management policies for cultural resources as part of the overall park management and planning process. These individuals take responsibility for their own work and who provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
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. Define components of cultural heritage significance | 1.1 Define geographic and operational boundaries for conservation policy 1.2 Review and collate results of studies of cultural significance for places and areas within the boundaries to develop park, reserve or region significance 1.3 Develop limits of acceptable change in the forms of deterioration and damage to the places of cultural significance to legislative and enterprise requirements |
2. Review past strategies, plans and activities | 2.1 Compare previous strategies and plans with collated assessment of significance to determine compatibility 2.2 Review current activities in the area to assess their compatibility with the collated assessment of significance 2.3 Document areas of incompatibility |
3. Review current and potential resource uses | 3.1 Assess impact of current uses of the cultural resources against the set limits of acceptable change to determine success of conservation approach 3.2 Assess feasible uses of resources against client requirements 3.3 Develop possible changes to resource use to ensure sustainability of cultural values and environment |
4. Identify threats to cultural places | 4.1 Identify threats to cultural significance and the environment both external and internal to the area under consideration 4.2 Make a risk assessment of all threats to determine potential impact on strategies 4.3 Document policy changes required to address the threats |
5. Develop strategies for management of cultural resource | 5.1 Develop draft policy to address the cultural significance that meets any shortfalls in previous strategies, allows for compatible resource uses and addresses risks associated with any threats to the cultural values of the area 5.2 Review policy to ensure compliance with Burra Charter guidelines 5.3 Conduct consultations with stakeholders on draft policy in accordance with legislative, enterprise and good practice requirements 5.4 Ensure consultations comply with cultural protocols and enterprise approaches to stakeholders 5.5 Finalise management strategies to reflect stakeholder views as required in legislation, government policies, enterprise strategies and procedures, and environmental sustainability requirements 5.6 Submit strategies for approval to legislative and enterprise requirements |
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:
review the cultural resources in the area and level of deterioration
assess the compatibility of current utilisation with cultural and heritage values
investigate feasible land uses that maintain the cultural integrity of the site
carry out a risk assessment for damage/deterioration to cultural sites
consult with stakeholders according to cultural protocols
develop strategies for management of cultural resources that take into account cultural and environmental requirements
apply cultural protocols to investigation and development of policies
apply enterprise policies and procedures to undertake assessment of resources, consultation with stakeholders and development of new policies
apply appropriate sustainability practices to management strategies
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
the range of conservation strategies for cultural areas
policies from all levels of government and within the specific region, including those under catchment plans that apply to land management practices
the application and interpretation of Australian Natural Heritage Charter and the Burra Charter and the interpretation of the charters as they apply to use of cultural resources
enterprise policies and procedures for carrying out investigations, consultations and development of policies
design and implementation of consultation processes
policy analysis and impact statements
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)