Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 9.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to operate on Country, following local cultural protocols and using a mix of traditional and contemporary management strategies. The term 'on Country' refers to the land, waterways and the sea.
Individuals with this qualification may perform a range of roles under broad direction on land and water, including:
- rangers (park, on Country, discovery)
- tour guides
- council workers
- land management corporations' employees
- bushland management officers
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and heritage officers.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 12 units of competency:
- 3 core units plus
- 9 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 4 units must be selected from Group A On Country Management
- at least 3 units must be selected from groups A or B
- the remaining 2 units may be from groups A or B, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Core Units
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AHCOCM303 |
Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
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AHCWHS302 |
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
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AHCWRK320 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units
Group A On Country Management
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AHCOCM201 |
Maintain cultural sites |
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AHCOCM202 |
Observe and report plants or animals |
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AHCOCM203 |
Record information about Country |
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AHCOCM301 |
Provide information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples' cultural practice |
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AHCOCM302 * |
Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation |
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AHCOCM304 |
Implement cultural burning practices on Country |
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AHCOCM305 |
Identify customs and land rights for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community |
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AHCOCM401 |
Protect places of cultural significance |
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AHCOCM402 |
Report on place of potential cultural significance |
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AHCOCM403 |
Contribute to a proposal for a negotiated outcome related to Country |
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AHCOCM404 |
Record and document Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history |
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AHCOCM405 |
Develop work practices to accommodate cultural identity |
Group B General electives
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ACMARM301 |
Support veterinary activities in remote communities |
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ACMARM409 |
Plan and monitor remote community animal management activities |
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ACMARM410 |
Develop and implement animal management initiatives |
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ACMBEH301 |
Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals |
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ACMGEN309 |
Provide basic animal first aid |
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ACMINF304 |
Promote environmental health and safety for companion animals in remote communities |
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AHCCFP301 |
Identify the effects of climate change as a factor in land management |
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AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
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AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
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AHCCSW302 * |
Relate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture to sites work |
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AHCCSW304 * |
Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culturally significant plants |
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AHCCSW306 * |
Use technology in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites work |
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AHCCSW309 * |
Interpret Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscape |
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AHCECR203 |
Perform basic ecological restoration works |
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AHCECR301 |
Maintain native ecosystem areas |
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AHCECR303 |
Implement biological reintroduction works |
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AHCECR305 |
Collect native seed |
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AHCECR306 |
Conduct photography for fieldwork |
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AHCECR307 |
Read and interpret maps |
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AHCECR309 |
Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works |
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AHCFAU302 |
Identify fauna in the field |
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AHCFAU303 |
Respond to wildlife emergencies |
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AHCFIR202 |
Assist with planned burning |
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AHCFIR301 * |
Undertake burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management |
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AHCINF305 |
Implement property improvement, construction and repair |
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AHCLPW307 * |
Perform restricted diving for scientific purposes |
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AHCLPW310 |
Supervise park visitor activities |
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AHCLPW311 |
Construct access tracks |
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AHCLPW312 |
Carry out inspection of designated area |
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AHCLPW313 |
Undertake sampling and testing of water |
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AHCLSC318 |
Erect timber structures and features |
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AHCMAR304 |
Identify and collect marine life |
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AHCMAR305 |
Monitor ocean conditions and marine environmental quality |
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AHCMOM305 |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
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AHCMOM315 |
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment |
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AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
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AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
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AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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AHCPMG305 |
Survey pests |
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AHCPMG307 |
Apply animal trapping techniques |
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AHCPMG308 |
Implement pest management strategies |
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AHCWRK315 |
Respond to emergencies |
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AHCWRK316 |
Respond to rescue incidents |
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AHCWRK317 |
Coordinate work site activities |
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BSBTEC301 |
Design and produce business documents |
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FBPBSH201 |
Participate in wild harvesting of native plants for food processing |
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FWPCOT2254 |
Maintain chainsaws |
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FWPCOT2273 |
Trim and cut felled trees |
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FWPCOT3325 |
Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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HLTAID013 |
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site |
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HLTAID015 * |
Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy |
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HLTPOP032 |
Monitor and maintain dog health in the community |
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PUAFIR204 * |
Respond to wildfire |
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PUAFIR210 |
Prevent injury |
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PUAFIR303 * |
Suppress wildfire |
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SISOSCB001 |
SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres |
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SISOSCB006 * |
Perform diver rescues |
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SITTGDE013 |
Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture |
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SITTGDE014 |
Work as a guide |
Prerequisite requirements
Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
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Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
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AHCCSW302 Relate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture to sites work |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocol |
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AHCCSW304 Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island culturally significant plants |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocol |
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AHCCSW306 Use technology in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island site works |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocol |
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AHCCSW309 Interpret Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscape |
AHCCSW302 Relate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture to sites work * |
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AHCFIR301 Undertake burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management |
AHCFIR202 Assist with planned burning |
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AHCLPW307 Perform restricted diving for scientific purposes |
SISOSCB001 SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres SISOSCB006 Perform diver rescues * HLTAID011 Provide First Aid HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy * |
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AHCOCM302 Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
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AHCOCM304 Implement cultural burning practices on Country |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
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HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy |
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid |
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PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire |
PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
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PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire |
PUAFIR204Respond to wildfire * |
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SISOSCB006 Perform diver rescues |
SISOSCB001 SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC31522 Certificate III in On Country Management |
AHC31516 Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management |
Title changed Qualification description revised Total number of units required to achieve the qualification reduced from 16 to 12 Packaging rules, core and elective units changed |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
