AHCCSW308 — Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites and landscapes

1 Determine cultural significance

• 1.1Ensure cultural Knowledge Holders inform the decision-making process to determine the cultural significance of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites and places
• 1.2Acknowledge the determination of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the primary source, and owners of information about the cultural significance of a particular site and landscape
• 1.3Seek permission from appropriate local cultural Knowledge Holders and/or Cultural Authority to collect and share cultural knowledge
• 1.4Acknowledge and respect traditional knowledge and practices in managing Country and environment
• 1.5Investigate and record Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander history and beliefs embedded in a place of cultural significance
• 1.6Investigate and record the embodiment of cultural significance in the place

2 Conduct a significance assessment on an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander site

• 2.1Determine the difference between an assessment of cultural significance and a statement of cultural significance in consultation with stakeholders
• 2.2Consult with colleagues and experts to identify factors that may impact on the assessment, and incorporate them into planning work
• 2.3Collect information relevant to the assessment of cultural significance in collaboration with relevant experts and/or Cultural Authorities
• 2.4Assess the cultural significance of the site in accordance with the Burra Charter guidelines and legislative requirements
• 2.5Prepare a statement of cultural significance consistent with the assessment findings, in collaboration with relevant experts in Community, and/or Cultural Authorities and legislative requirements
• 2.6Seek feedback from colleagues and stakeholders on statement of significance

What does an assessment tool for AHCCSW308 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCCSW308 needs to address all 35 unit components: 2 elements with 12 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 14 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 AHCCSW308?

Auditori pulls the current release of AHCCSW308 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.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for AHCCSW308 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing AHCCSW308 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of AHCCSW308, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.