Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 9.0 |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for individuals working on Country at cultural sites, that may include, land, sea and waterways. Job tasks include researching, investigating, documenting, and maintaining Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural and heritage sites.
Individuals with this qualification work under broad direction in a range of cultural sites work job roles, including:
- rangers (National Park, Discovery, On Country)
- tour guides
- rural fire service field officers
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites officers
- local authorities' and/or services' employees
- bushland management officers
- cultural heritage officers
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Land council workers.
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 Cultural Sites Work
- 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.
Core Units
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.
AHCCSW301 * |
Protect places of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural significance |
AHCOCM303 |
Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
AHCWHS302 |
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
Elective Units
Group A Cultural Sites Work
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.
AHCCSW302 * |
Relate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture to sites work |
AHCCSW303 * |
Identify and record sites, objects and cultural landscapes on Country |
AHCCSW304 * |
Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culturally significant plants |
AHCCSW305 * |
Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceremonial and sacred materials |
AHCCSW306 * |
Use technology in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites work |
AHCCSW307 * |
Support the documentation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscapes |
AHCCSW308 * |
Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites and landscapes |
AHCCSW309 * |
Interpret Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscape |
AHCCSW310 * |
Move and store Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material |
AHCCSW311 * |
Maintain an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural site |
AHCCSW312 |
Apply knowledge of relevant legislation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites work |
AHCCSW401 |
Contribute to the development of cultural safety processes |
Group B General electives
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.
AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
AHCECR203 |
Perform basic ecological restoration works |
AHCECR301 |
Maintain native ecosystem areas |
AHCECR303 |
Implement biological reintroduction works |
AHCECR305 |
Collect native seed |
AHCECR306 |
Conduct photography for fieldwork |
AHCECR307 |
Read and interpret maps |
AHCFAU302 |
Identify fauna in the field |
AHCFAU303 |
Respond to wildlife emergencies |
AHCOCM201 |
Maintain cultural sites |
AHCOCM203 |
Record information about Country |
AHCOCM301 |
Provide information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultural practice |
AHCOCM302 * |
Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation |
AHCOCM304 * |
Implement cultural burning practices on Country |
AHCOCM305 |
Identify customs and land rights for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community |
AHCOCM404 |
Record and document Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history |
AHCINF305 |
Implement property improvement, construction and repair |
AHCFIR202 |
Assist with planned burning |
AHCFIR301 * |
Undertake burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management |
AHCLPW307 * |
Perform restricted diving for scientific purposes |
AHCLPW310 |
Supervise park visitor activities |
AHCLPW311 |
Construct access tracks |
AHCLPW312 |
Carry out inspection of designated area |
AHCLPW313 |
Undertake sampling and testing of water |
AHCLSC318 |
Erect timber structures and features |
AHCMOM305 |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
AHCMOM315 |
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment |
AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
AHCPCM305 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
AHCPCM306 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
AHCPMG305 |
Survey pests |
AHCPMG307 |
Apply animal trapping techniques |
AHCPMG308 |
Implement pest management strategies |
AHCWRK315 |
Respond to emergencies |
AHCWRK316 |
Respond to rescue incidents |
AHCWRK317 |
Coordinate work site activities |
BSBTEC201 |
Use business software applications |
BSBTEC203 |
Research using the internet |
BSBTEC301 |
Design and produce business documents |
BSBTEC302 |
Design and produce spreadsheets |
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
FWPCOT3325 |
Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads |
FWPNSY3002 |
Extract, clean, store and despatch tree seeds |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
HLTAID013 |
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site |
HLTAID015 |
Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy |
PUAFIR204 * |
Respond to wildfire |
PUAFIR210 |
Prevent injury |
PUAFIR303 * |
Suppress wildfire |
SISOSCB001 |
SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres |
SISOSCB006 * |
Perform diver rescues |
SITTGDE013 |
Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture |
SITTGDE014 |
Work as a guide |
SITTGDE019 |
Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures |
SITTGDE020 |
Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape |
SITTGDE022 |
Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments |
Prerequisite requirements
Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
AHCCSW301 Protect places of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural significance |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
AHCCSW302 Relate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture to sites work |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
AHCCSW303 Identify and record Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites, objects and cultural landscapes |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
AHCCSW304 Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culturally significant plants |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
AHCCSW305 Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceremonial and sacred materials |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
AHCCSW306 Use technology in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites work |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
AHCCSW307 Support the documentation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscapes |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
AHCCSW308 Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites and landscapes |
AHCCSW302 Relate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture to sites work * |
AHCCSW309 Interpret Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscape |
AHCCSW302 Relate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture to sites work * |
AHCCSW310 Move and store Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
AHCCSW311 Maintain an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural site |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
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 * |
AHCOCM302 Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
AHCOCM304 Implement cultural burning practices on Country |
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols |
HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy |
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid |
PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire |
PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire |
PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire |
SISOSCB006 Perform diver rescues |
SISOSCB001 SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC32522 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work |
AHC32516 Certificate III in Aboriginal Sites Work |
Title changed Qualification description revised Total number of units required to achieve the qualification reduced from 15 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