Assessment Requirements for SITTGDE007 Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures

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Assessment Requirements for SITTGDE007 Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures

Modification History

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Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

liaise with relevant Australian Indigenous community elders or persons approved by relevant Indigenous community elders in a culturally appropriate manner to identify acceptable protocols for sharing knowledge on local Indigenous culture with others

using relevant sources of information listed in the knowledge evidence, undertake research on Australian Indigenous culture relevant to the regional context to develop current knowledge of:

art and music

bushcraft, bush food and bush medicine

contemporary Australian Indigenous life and culture

cultural centres, galleries and natural sites

dance

history, pre- and post-European contact

land ownership

tools and implements

traditional life and culture

share information on aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture with customers on at least three different occasions and using at least three different locations.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

sources of information on Australian Indigenous cultures:

artworks

events

exhibitions

experiences (of self or others)

films

images

internet

music

performances

Indigenous people

traditional owners

presentations

professional associations

printed texts

protocols for researching and sharing information about Australian Indigenous cultures that address:

the type of information that can be shared

who can give information

who can receive the information

what activities are appropriate

who should be involved in activities

fundamental Australian Indigenous intellectual property issues:

strong links between intellectual property and cultural heritage

issues associated with the reproduction and sale of Indigenous cultural works.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in an Australian Indigenous tourism environment. This can be:

an industry workplace where research is conducted and shared on Australian Indigenous cultures

a simulated activity involving the researching and sharing of information on Australian Indigenous cultures.

Assessment must ensure access to:

cultural sites, galleries or natural settings

information sources verified or supported by Indigenous communities

involvement of relevant local Indigenous community elders or persons approved by relevant local Indigenous community elders in the assessment process

customers with whom the individual can interact; these can be:

customers in an industry workplace who are assisted by the individual during the assessment process; or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and:

have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=68c40a93-e51d-4e0f-bc06-899dff092694