AHCOCM504 — Develop strategies for on Country management

1 Research contemporary Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander on Country management practices

• 1.1Investigate relevant contemporary Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander on Country management practices
• 1.2Consult with appropriate people, including local Community members and Cultural Authorities
• 1.3Document details of consultation and research

2 Develop management strategies for a specified area

• 2.1Determine strategies based on contemporary Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander on Country management practices
• 2.2Incorporate biosecurity measures, and environmentally sustainable practices
• 2.3Identify priorities for management according to level of importance or threats to area
• 2.4Develop new approaches to address priorities within the context of legislation, cultural protocols and local Community needs
• 2.5Develop timelines and steps for implementation of strategies
• 2.6Define costs of resources, labour and materials required
• 2.7Complete preliminary project design to identify project steps and funding requirements
• 2.8Make arrangements for project implementation to organisational requirements and legislation

3 Source and apply for funds

• 3.1Identify and record appropriate funding sources
• 3.2Make applications for funds according to legislative, Community and organisation requirements
• 3.3Ensure applications are endorsed by appropriate stakeholders before submission

4 Consult with others on strategies, priorities and project work

• 4.1Brief stakeholders on the strategies, priorities and actions planned
• 4.2Train staff in new procedures developed to address strategies
• 4.3Implement work health and safety policies and procedures
• 4.4Develop project implementation plan in consultation with staff, and local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Authorities and Communities
• 4.5Obtain endorsement from appropriate stakeholders, groups and Communities, and relevant government stakeholders before works start

What does an assessment tool for AHCOCM504 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCOCM504 needs to address all 43 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 11 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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