AHCCSW311 — Maintain an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural site

1 Assess maintenance work requirements and relevant cultural protocols

• 1.1Identify and consult appropriate Cultural Authorities according to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
• 1.2Obtain approval and permits from relevant Traditional Owners for work to be carried out and access to cultural site and materials
• 1.3Access records of assessment of significance incorporated into strategies and plans for area and site
• 1.4Investigate and document previous works that may be causing damage to culturally significant sites or assets, if applicable
• 1.5Determine appropriate action to be taken to rectify damage to cultural site, if applicable
• 1.6Collect and record information on environmental systems and procedures
• 1.7Identify machinery, tools, equipment and materials to carry out maintenance works
• 1.8Identify traditional Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or modern repair and maintenance techniques, if applicable

2 Prepare for maintenance

• 2.1Organise machinery, equipment and materials to carry out maintenance works, and undertake pre-maintenance checks
• 2.2Prepare and assemble safety equipment and materials
• 2.3Identify and record safety hazards and apply safe work policies and procedures for all maintenance work

3 Maintain condition of cultural site

• 3.1Undertake maintenance work according to organisational procedures and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
• 3.2Confirm maintenance work meets environmental sustainability requirements
• 3.3Apply and communicate continuous improvement strategies relevant to own area of responsibility
• 3.4Support team members to identify possible areas for continuous improvement practices
• 3.5Report evidence of deterioration and wear to Traditional Owners, and supervisor
• 3.6Record maintenance work according to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols and approvals
• 3.7Clean site on completion of maintenance works according to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols and supervisor’s instructions

4 Protect cultural site

• 4.1Report any breach of cultural protocols, legislation or organisation regulations to Traditional Owners, and supervisor
• 4.2Maintain protective barriers and signs according to organisation procedures and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural practices and protocols
• 4.3Provide information to employees and contractors to ensure significance of cultural site is maintained
• 4.4Ensure materials, equipment and tools are removed safely from cultural site at completion of work
• 4.5Protect and maintain cultural site according to environmental sustainability processes

What does an assessment tool for AHCCSW311 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCCSW311 needs to address all 43 unit components: 4 elements with 23 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 9 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 AHCCSW311?

Auditori pulls the current release of AHCCSW311 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 AHCCSW311 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing AHCCSW311 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 AHCCSW311, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.