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  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work

This qualification covers work on Country at Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites, including land, sea and waterways. Work includes researching, recording, looking after and protecting cultural and heritage sites while following cultural protocols. People already doing this work could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC32516 Certificate III in Aboriginal Sites Work (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Rangers, cultural heritage workers and land council staff who care for cultural sites and want a qualification for their skills.

JOB ROLES

  • Rangers (National Park, Discovery, On Country)
  • Tour guides
  • Rural fire service field officers
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites officers
  • Local authorities’ and/or services’ employees
  • Bushland management officers
  • Cultural heritage officers
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Land council workers

Qualification structure

12 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: 4 units must be selected from Group A Cultural Sites Work. At least 3 units must be selected from groups A or B. The remaining 2 units may be from groups A or B, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core units

3 units
  1. AHCCSW301 (has a prerequisite)Protect places of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural significance
  2. AHCOCM303Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  3. AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

71 units

Group A Cultural Sites Work

  1. AHCCSW302 (has a prerequisite)Relate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture to sites work
  2. AHCCSW303 (has a prerequisite)Identify and record sites, objects and cultural landscapes on Country
  3. AHCCSW304 (has a prerequisite)Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culturally significant plants
  4. AHCCSW305 (has a prerequisite)Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceremonial and sacred materials
  5. AHCCSW306 (has a prerequisite)Use technology in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites work
  6. AHCCSW307 (has a prerequisite)Support the documentation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscapes
  7. AHCCSW308 (has a prerequisite)Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites and landscapes
  8. AHCCSW309 (has a prerequisite)Interpret Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscape
  9. AHCCSW310 (has a prerequisite)Move and store Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
  10. AHCCSW311 (has a prerequisite)Maintain an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural site
  11. AHCCSW312Apply knowledge of relevant legislation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites work
  12. AHCCSW401Contribute to the development of cultural safety processes

Group B General electives

  1. AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
  2. AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  3. AHCECR203Perform basic ecological restoration works
  4. AHCECR301Maintain native ecosystem areas
  5. AHCECR303Implement biological reintroduction works
  6. AHCECR305Collect native seed
  7. AHCECR306Conduct photography for fieldwork
  8. AHCECR307Read and interpret maps
  9. AHCFAU302Identify fauna in the field
  10. AHCFAU303Respond to wildlife emergencies
  11. AHCOCM201Maintain cultural sites
  12. AHCOCM203Record information about Country
  13. AHCOCM301Provide information on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural practice
  14. AHCOCM302 (has a prerequisite)Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or organisation
  15. AHCOCM304 (has a prerequisite)Implement cultural burning practices on Country
  16. AHCOCM305Identify customs and land rights for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community
  17. AHCOCM404Record and document Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history
  18. AHCINF305Implement property improvement, construction and repair
  19. AHCFIR202Assist with planned burning
  20. AHCFIR301 (has a prerequisite)Undertake burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management
  21. AHCLPW307 (has a prerequisite)Perform restricted diving for scientific purposes
  22. AHCLPW310Supervise park visitor activities
  23. AHCLPW311Construct access tracks
  24. AHCLPW312Carry out inspection of designated area
  25. AHCLPW313Undertake sampling and testing of water
  26. AHCLSC318Erect timber structures and features
  27. AHCMOM305Operate specialised machinery and equipment
  28. AHCMOM315Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
  29. AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens
  30. AHCPCM305Implement a plant nutrition program
  31. AHCPCM306Provide information on plants and their culture
  32. AHCPMG301Control weeds
  33. AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  34. AHCPMG305Survey pests
  35. AHCPMG307Apply animal trapping techniques
  36. AHCPMG308Implement pest management strategies
  37. AHCWRK315Respond to emergencies
  38. AHCWRK316Respond to rescue incidents
  39. AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
  40. BSBTEC201Use business software applications
  41. BSBTEC203Research using the internet
  42. BSBTEC301Design and produce business documents
  43. BSBTEC302Design and produce spreadsheets
  44. CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  45. FWPCOT3325Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
  46. FWPNSY3002Extract, clean, store and despatch tree seeds
  47. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  48. HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
  49. HLTAID015 (has a prerequisite)Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
  50. PUAFIR204 (has a prerequisite)Respond to wildfire
  51. PUAFIR210Prevent injury
  52. PUAFIR303 (has a prerequisite)Suppress wildfire
  53. SISOSCB001SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
  54. SISOSCB006 (has a prerequisite)Perform diver rescues
  55. SITTGDE013Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture
  56. SITTGDE014Work as a guide
  57. SITTGDE019Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures
  58. SITTGDE020Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape
  59. SITTGDE022Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • AHCCSW301 Protect places of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural significance — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  • AHCCSW302 Relate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture to sites work — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  • AHCCSW303 Identify and record Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites, objects and Strait Islander cultural protocols cultural landscapes — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres
  • AHCCSW304 Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culturally significant plants — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  • AHCCSW305 Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ceremonial and sacred Strait Islander cultural protocols materials — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres
  • AHCCSW306 Use technology in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites work — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  • AHCCSW307 Support the documentation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscapes — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  • AHCCSW308 Apply cultural significance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander sites Strait Islander culture to sites work * and landscapes — prerequisite: AHCCSW302 Relate Aboriginal and/or Torres
  • AHCCSW309 Interpret Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural landscape — prerequisite: AHCCSW302 Relate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture to sites work
  • AHCCSW310 Move and store Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material Strait Islander cultural protocols — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres
  • AHCCSW311 Maintain an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural site — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  • AHCLPW307 Perform restricted diving for scientific purposes — prerequisite: SISOSCB001 SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres; SISOSCB006 Perform diver rescues; HLTAID011 Provide First Aid; HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
  • AHCOCM302 Work with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community or Strait Islander cultural protocols organisation — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres
  • AHCOCM304 Implement cultural burning practices on Country — prerequisite: AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
  • HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy — prerequisite: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire — prerequisite: PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
  • PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire — prerequisite: PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire
  • SISOSCB006 Perform diver rescues — prerequisite: SISOSCB001 SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Aboriginal and/or Aboriginal Sites revised Torres Strait Islander Work Cultural Sites Work Total number of units required to achieve the qualification reduced from 15 to 12 Packaging rules, core and elective units changed

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