Assessment Requirements for AHCOCM404 Record and document Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history

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Assessment Requirements for AHCOCM404 Record and document Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 9.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has recorded and documented a piece of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history and has:

recorded and documented Community history according to local Community protocols and permissions

discussed sensitive topics with Cultural Authorities to avoid distressing Community members

prepared for interviews by identifying topics, people to be interviewed, questions and interview processes and equipment to be used

complied with principles of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and copyright requirements

identified appropriate individuals or groups for interviews and obtained necessary permissions

set up all recording equipment according to procedures and to accommodate the needs for interviews

conducted individual or group interviews to elicit a wide range of information

provided feedback to participants and organisation following interviews

taken detailed notes of conversations for further reference and to help source supporting information

transcribed and edited information, using supporting documentation where possible

stored recorded media and transcripts to maintain recording quality and accuracy, and security and privacy requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

objectives of the cultural research

background and context of subject areas covered in the interviews/sessions

sensitive topics in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander histories including:

British colonisation

Stolen Generations

displacement

historical and current injustices

necessary permissions required for collection of information including:

recording of information

storage of information

use of information

sharing of information

methods for recording and reporting consultations and interviews including:

note taking

formal documentation

electronic recording

formal and informal presentations

relevant cultural protocols, including principles of free, prior and informed consent

principles of ICIP and copyright relevant to the cultural rights and responsibilities of the local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community

organisation procedures relating to the recording, management and storage of oral and community information

recording techniques and use of media devices, including:

digital recording

cameras

video cameras

microphones

operating instructions for set-up and use of microphones, still cameras and video cameras

Community protocols, and appropriate Cultural Authorities for recording cultural knowledge and history.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated on Country and/or within an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

recording equipment relevant to documenting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history

specifications:

specific legislation/codes of practice relevant to recording and documenting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history

relationships:

local Community Elders and/or Custodians.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards. In addition, the following specific assessor requirements apply to this unit:

Assessment must be undertaken by a workplace assessor who has expertise in this unit of competency and who is:

an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Elder and/or Custodian or:

accompanied by, and/or in communication with, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is a recognised member of the community with experience and knowledge of local cultural protocols.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72