Modification History
The version details of this endorsed unit of competency set are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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E 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. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to share information about a specific local Australian Indigenous culture. It is this localised focus that distinguishes this unit from SITTGDE306 Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures.
The unit recognises that there is no single Australian Indigenous culture and emphasises the importance of local cultural knowledge, appropriate behaviour and local community consultation.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those people who are able to share local Indigenous cultural knowledge with others. They may work at many different levels, as cultural knowledge has no direct relationship with workplace levels of responsibility.
The local cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to those individuals who identify as elders or who are authorised by local elders on behalf of their communities.
There are many different Indigenous language groups in Australia, therefore focus of cultural interpretation will vary and should ultimately be decided in consultation with elders on behalf of the local community.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Tour guides, residing anywhere in Australia, are required to undertake training and assessment prescribed by Parks Australia to guide within Kakadu and Uluru National Parks in the Northern Territory. This training is based on the following units:
- SITTGDE101 Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture
- SITTGDE306 Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure use of:
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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:
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Range Statement
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. |
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Ways that information can be used may relate to: |
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Aspects of Australian Indigenous culture may relate to: |
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Cultural experience may take place in: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Tourism
Competency Field
Guiding