AHCCSW305 — Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceremonial and sacred materials

1 Conduct background research and consultation with Traditional Owners, Community, Cultural Authorities/Knowledge Holders

• 1.1Confirm traditional ownership of cultural material and objects, and consult appropriate Traditional Owners or Cultural Authorities and Communities
• 1.2Identify gender requirements for consultations, handling of and access to materials according to cultural protocols
• 1.3Consult with Traditional Owner/s, Community groups and experts to determine suitable holding for materials not authorised for general exhibition
• 1.4Obtain permissions from appropriate Cultural Authorities for access to and use of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sacred and ceremonial materials
• 1.5Consult with local Community to determine culturally appropriate handling of material and any limitations on access to materials
• 1.6Demonstrate confidentiality and neutrality in consultations and dealings with Traditional Owners and Cultural Authorities

2 Handle Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceremonial and sacred material

• 2.1Allow for and support the carrying out of any required Ceremony and procedure associated with seeing, handling or moving the material
• 2.2Note aspects of cultural material requiring repair or attention, and pass onto supervisor or person with relevant expertise
• 2.3Communicate specific Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural requirements to colleagues
• 2.4Select and use appropriate handling and moving equipment according to safe work practices and to protect sacred and ceremonial material
• 2.5Adhere to cultural restrictions and limitations on sacred and ceremonial material
• 2.6Demonstrate handling of cultural material in a manner that protects individual items, assists efficient loading and unloading processes if moving, and in accordance with safe work practices
• 2.7Handle, move, store and manage ceremonial and sacred cultural material in accordance with Burra Charter guidelines and legislative requirements

3 Contribute to documenting a generational succession plan for passing on ownership of sacred material

• 3.1Discuss options for inheritance of ownership with Traditional Owners and/or Elders
• 3.2Comply with the requirements of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property principles
• 3.3Participate in documenting the process, guidelines and timeframes agreeable to Traditional Owners and Cultural Authorities for handover of ownership, control and access to sacred materials

What does an assessment tool for AHCCSW305 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCCSW305 needs to address all 35 unit components: 3 elements with 16 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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