Unit of competency details

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Replaces and is equivalent to SITTGDE009A Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture.

Wording simplified to more accurately reflect level at which skills are applied.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Talk with the local Indigenous community.

1.1 Talk to community members about cultural tourism activities, and the ways that information can be used .

1.2 Prepare for and conduct activities according to the needs and wishes of the local Indigenous community.

1.3 Identify potential conflicts within the local Indigenous community and seek solutions.

2. Share information about local Australian Indigenous culture.

2.1 Share information about aspects of Australian Indigenous culture  with customers to an appropriate level.

2.2 Advise customers about culturally appropriate behaviour.

2.3 Show respect for Australian Indigenous cultures and values through appropriate personal behaviour during activities.

2.4 Show customers traditional and contemporary practices when appropriate.

2.5 Use local language and share with customers when appropriate.

2.6 Invite customers to actively participate and share in the Australian Indigenous cultural experience  when appropriate.

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

• communication skills to:

• talk with others about Indigenous cultural issues
• share information with people from other cultures.

Required knowledge 

• aspects of a specific local Australian Indigenous culture
• protocols for the sharing of information about specific local Australian Indigenous cultures
• copyright and intellectual property issues associated with providing information about local Australian Indigenous culture.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Evidence of the ability to:

• talk with Indigenous community members about what information can be shared with customers
• provide cultural information in an appropriate and respectful manner
• demonstrate knowledge of the local Australian Indigenous culture appropriate to the region.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure use of:

• cultural sites and locations
• involvement of persons approved of by relevant local community elders in the assessment process.

Method of assessment 

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge.

For this unit, methods should be chosen by relevant local community elders or those approved of by the elders.

Guidance information for assessment 

The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:

• SITXCCS101 Provide information and assistance.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Ways that information can be used  may relate to:

• what information can be shared
• who can give information to whom
• who can receive the information
• what activities are appropriate
• who should be involved in activities.

Aspects of Australian Indigenous culture  may relate to:

• art
• bush foods and medicine
• dance
• music
• storytelling
• tools and implements.

Cultural experience  may take place in:

• cultural centres
• galleries
• natural sites.