AHCOCM303 — Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols

1 Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander beliefs and cultural protocols of specific Country

• 1.1Identify and document the importance of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander beliefs and the relationship of these beliefs with cultural landscapes
• 1.2Recognise the richness and diversity of relationships within the local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community
• 1.3Recognise local language groups and kinship networks within specific Country
• 1.4Acknowledge the rights of individuals within Communities and on Country to hold specific knowledge and Ceremony and responsibility for cultural sites and the cultural rules
• 1.5Acknowledge the rights of individuals within Communities and on Country to hold the responsibility associated with sharing cultural knowledge

2 Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Authorities for specific Country in culturally appropriate ways

• 2.1Apply various approaches and resources to identify Cultural Authorities for specific Country
• 2.2Identify and consult with appropriate Cultural Authorities and people within Communities
• 2.3Acknowledge the cultural significance of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander objects and places
• 2.4Respect and implement the provision of advice by Cultural Authorities
• 2.5Support cultural Knowledge Holders in the decision-making process to determine the cultural significance of objects and places
• 2.6Acknowledge and respect traditional knowledge and practices in managing Country and environment

3 Apply Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols

• 3.1Identify and record key cultural protocols required for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community consultation
• 3.2Acknowledge determination of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the primary source of cultural information
• 3.3Select participants for and methods of consultation according to decisions made by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Authorities
• 3.4Use communication approaches that prioritise Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
• 3.5Undertake participation in local Community consultation following appropriate cultural protocols

4 Recognise and administer Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ownership and intellectual property rights

• 4.1Investigate ownership rights and intellectual property rights of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural information and material
• 4.2Seek permissions and comply with decisions from Cultural Authorities, relevant individuals and organisations
• 4.3Recognise rights to control cultural heritage by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples
• 4.4Apply access restrictions to cultural knowledge, information and material
• 4.5Apply confidentiality measures for recording cultural information
• 4.6Identify and report any infringement of copyright and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)

5 Access, transfer and use cultural information and material

• 5.1Seek permissions from Cultural Authorities, relevant local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples and organisations
• 5.2Comply with cultural restrictions, copyright, and licensing issues on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural information and material
• 5.3Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural requirements regarding the display, access and handling of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural information and material
• 5.4Implement a process of consent for the access, transfer and use of cultural information and materials following local Community cultural protocols and key principles of ICIP

6 Use appropriate personal and social protocols

• 6.1Use local cultural protocols for addressing and greeting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples
• 6.2Apply local Community cultural protocols to guide personal presentation and conduct
• 6.3Use personal communication styles that reflect the cultural practice and social cues of the local Community
• 6.4Maintain a flexible attitude to address cultural diversity and cross-cultural differences

What does an assessment tool for AHCOCM303 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCOCM303 needs to address all 51 unit components: 6 elements with 30 performance criteria, 8 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.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AHCOCM303?

Auditori pulls the current release of AHCOCM303 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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