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AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols.
AHCOCM303 RTO Training Materials for this unit focus on the essential skills and knowledge required to apply appropriate cultural protocols when working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Communities. It includes identifying the appropriate persons to approach and understanding the cultural and social protocols associated with this task. The unit also covers cultural landscapes, including the land, waterways, and sea.
Individuals working with local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community groups must ensure that cultural safety is maintained through shared respect, meaning, and knowledge. An Implementation Guide is available to provide an explanation of the differences between lore and law and their importance.
AHCOCM303 RTO Training Materials are provided in Microsoft Word format making them easy to contextualise, add images to and edit them to suit your RTO’s requirements. They include:
- AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols Learner Assessment
- AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols Learner Guide
- AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols Assessor Guide
- AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols Assessment Mapping
AHCOCM303 Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols. AHCOCM303 RTO Training Materials
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Training Materials Excerpt:
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community refers to a group of Indigenous Australians who identify with a particular geographic area, cultural heritage, and social identity. It is a group of individuals who share a common history, language, and culture, and who have a deep connection to the land and sea that they inhabit.
These communities have a long and rich history, with traditions and customs that have been passed down through generations. They may have their own governance structures, cultural practices, and social norms that are unique to their community. They may also face their own set of challenges, such as access to healthcare, education, and employment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are incredibly diverse, encompassing a range of different cultures, languages, and traditions. They may be located in rural or urban areas, and may have a range of different socio-economic backgrounds.
There are over 250 distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations in Australia, each with their own unique cultures, languages, and traditions. Here are some examples of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities:
- Yolngu people: The Yolngu people are the traditional owners of northeastern Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, and have a rich cultural tradition that includes art, dance, and song. They are known for their intricate bark paintings and their use of the didgeridoo.
- Wiradjuri people: The Wiradjuri people are the traditional owners of a vast area of central New South Wales, and have a long history of resistance against colonialism. They have a rich cultural heritage that includes storytelling, song, and dance.
- Tiwi people: The Tiwi people are the traditional owners of Bathurst and Melville Islands in the Arafura Sea, and have a distinct culture that includes their own language, art, and music. They are known for their vibrant and colourful designs, which feature in their art and textiles.
- Noongar people: The Noongar people are the traditional owners of the southwest of Western Australia, and have a deep connection to the land and sea. They have a rich cultural heritage that includes storytelling, dance, and song, and are known for their intricate weaving.
- Torres Strait Islander people: The Torres Strait Islander people are the traditional owners of the Torres Strait, which lies between Australia and Papua New Guinea. They have a distinct culture that includes their own language, music, and dance, and are known for their intricate weaving and their use of traditional drums in their music.
These are just a few examples of the diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities that exist across Australia. Each community has its own unique culture, traditions, and history, and it is important to respect and celebrate this diversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are incredibly diverse, encompassing a wide range of cultures, languages, traditions, and histories. Here are some specific examples of this diversity:
- Language diversity: There are over 250 different Indigenous languages spoken across Australia, with many of them belonging to different language families. For example, the Pitjantjatjara people in central Australia speak a Western Desert language, while the Yolngu people in Arnhem Land speak a Yolngu Matha language.
- Cultural diversity: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have distinct cultural practices and traditions that vary from region to region. For example, the Guringai people in Sydney have a tradition of rock art, while the Torres Strait Islander people have a tradition of drumming and dancing.
- Geographic diversity: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities live in a range of different environments, from remote desert regions to coastal areas. For example, the Anangu people live in the arid interior of Australia, while the Kaurareg people live on the tropical islands of the Torres Strait.
- Historical diversity: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have a rich and varied history that is shaped by factors such as colonialism, displacement, and resistance. For example, the Noongar people in Western Australia were impacted by the Swan River Colony in the early 1800s, while the Wiradjuri people in New South Wales were impacted by the arrival of European settlers in the mid-1800s.
The diversity within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities highlights the need for culturally appropriate and responsive approaches to working with these communities, recognising and respecting their unique cultural, linguistic, and historical contexts.
AHCOCM303 RTO Training Materials.
Qualifications that include this unit.
AHC33822 – Certificate III in Permaculture
AHC32522 – Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work
AHC51120 – Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC31522 – Certificate III in On Country Management
Training packages that include this unit
AHC – Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
