AHCOCM301 — Provide information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultural practice

1 Investigate cultural practice

• 1.1Explore and record local cultural practice from appropriate people within the Community
• 1.2Determine and record local key practices of culture according to cultural protocols and permissions
• 1.3Define the relationship between culture and management of Country and confirm with supervisor
• 1.4Establish appropriate Cultural Authorities and determine parameters for transferring cultural information

2 Identify locations and patterns of plants and animals in a specific area

• 2.1Identify and document relationships between on Country management practices and seasonal cycles in an accessible record
• 2.2Use and document common and/or local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander names, as appropriate, to describe plants and animals
• 2.3Ensure environmental disturbance is considered and minimised on Country according to organisational procedures

3 Identify plants, animals and resources used for medicine and food

• 3.1Identify and record bush foods and medicines for a specific area
• 3.2Collect and record plant and animal species for future identification using appropriate equipment
• 3.3Follow animal welfare requirements when collecting samples
• 3.4Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when working on Country
• 3.5Define and document issues in relation to access and use of plants, animals and resources, if applicable

4 Provide information on cultural practice to others

• 4.1Seek approval by the appropriate Cultural Authorities to pass on general information about cultural practice
• 4.2Provide information to stakeholders who have been given permission by the appropriate Cultural Authorities to learn that knowledge
• 4.3Relate information on cultural practice in an appropriate format and medium
• 4.4Refer requests for disclosure of information on cultural heritage that infringes on intellectual property rights of a group or Community to appropriate Cultural Authority or local Community members
• 4.5Decline requests for disclosure of information on aspects of cultural practice by unauthorised individuals

What does an assessment tool for AHCOCM301 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCOCM301 needs to address all 52 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 23 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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