AHCCSW501 — Survey and report on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites

1 Identify, communicate and consult with key stakeholders

• 1.1Work with Cultural Authorities to identify appropriate persons within Communities who hold cultural knowledge
• 1.2Develop and implement communication and consultation systems that place cultural protocols and values at the forefront
• 1.3Confirm traditional ownership of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites, material and objects with supervisor
• 1.4Engage with stakeholders to address concerns and interests
• 1.5Ensure approvals and permissions are obtained from relevant Traditional Owners for cultural sites access and work to be undertaken
• 1.6Complete required submissions for conducting cultural sites surveys
• 1.7Scope and document client needs for deliverables in a formal sites survey report
• 1.8Manage planning and assessment processes, according to the Burra Charter process and other existing industry guidelines and legislation

2 Manage collection of initial sites data

• 2.1Identify and acquire required resources
• 2.2Source and verify sites plans and maps, including topographical maps
• 2.3Prepare a base plan of the sites
• 2.4Undertake sites orientation and define and verify location, geographic and operational boundaries
• 2.5Identify and record current land use and environmental problems and threats
• 2.6Identify and record covenants that could affect the sites or report
• 2.7Ascertain climate and weather conditions from historical data

3 Compile a sites inventory

• 3.1Categorise and record sites context, location and sites information data
• 3.2Categorise and record features data
• 3.3Identify and record cultural material, objects, properties and relevant physical characteristics on sites inventory according to archaeological or scientific protocols
• 3.4Undertake relevant field research in accordance with safe work policies and procedures
• 3.5Implement appropriate techniques and tools and relevant archaeological practices and procedures
• 3.6Locate structural elements and confirm existing services and facilities
• 3.7Record the presence, location and/or extent of other relevant sites constraints
• 3.8Develop limits of acceptable change in the forms of deterioration and damage to the places of cultural significance to legislative and organisational requirements

4 Review, assess and record sites data

• 4.1Engage relevant expertise and consultant services when required
• 4.2Conduct an assessment of cultural significance
• 4.3Document a statement of cultural significance

5 Determine the impact of threats to the sites

• 5.1Identify threats to culturally significant places, both external and internal to the area under consideration
• 5.2Undertake a risk assessment of all threats to determine potential impact on sites and associated cultural landscape
• 5.3Develop and implement risk management strategies and protection/conservation measures to control risks
• 5.4Develop and document a risk management report that incorporates an impact analysis
• 5.5Document policy changes required to address the threats

6 Document a sites survey report

• 6.1Document sites information into a sites assessment report or sites survey report
• 6.2Incorporate all relevant data from the sites assessment into assessment report in line with client needs and the requirements of relevant legislation and regulations
• 6.3Provide and record specific recommendations for remedial action of sites conservation and mitigation of sites problems
• 6.4Formulate and document recommendations for appropriate risk controls of sites hazards
• 6.5Store and maintain survey and assessment data as part of professional practice
• 6.6Inform and advise client-stakeholder of the content and implications of the report, and present a copy

What does an assessment tool for AHCCSW501 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCCSW501 needs to address all 62 unit components: 6 elements with 37 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 13 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 AHCCSW501?

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