Certificate IV in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management
Course Code: 21840VIC
The Certificate IV in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management is a nationally accredited qualification which provides training in the skills and knowledge required to work in the cultural heritage industry. It also provides skills training to enable Registered Aboriginal Parties and other land managers to meet their cultural heritage management obligations under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. La Trobe University delivers this course in partnership with Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV).
Delivery
Course Dates:
13/02/12 – 1/12/2012
Study Mode:
Full time equivalent
The course takes nine months to complete. It is delivered in nine intensive blocks of 5 days, approximately one month apart, at locations in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Applying
This course is substantially funded by the Victorian government through Aboriginal Affairs Victoria and, in 2012, by Skills Victoria. To be considered for a place applicants must meet Aboriginal Affairs Victoria criteria for funding eligibility. These are the criteria:
- Applicants must successfully complete the Aboriginal Affairs Victoria three-day Introductory Workshop to Cultural Heritage Management. Contact Christina.pavlides@dpcd.vic.gov.au for further information.
- Applicants must be Victorian Aboriginal Traditional Owners or Indigenous Australians resident and/or working in Victoria.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age prior to the commencement of the course.
- Applicants must also meet La Trobe University eligibility criteria which include the ability to read, write and speak English to a level which will ensure satisfactory participation in the course.
Further details about applications and the selection process for this course are provided in the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Handbook 2012 [PDF 681KB].
Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
An RPL assessment process is available to those students who are offered a place in the course, and who may be able to demonstrate some of the competencies of the course as a result of previous learning, work and life experiences, employment experience and/or previous non-accredited education and training. The process involves self-assessment using an RPL kit, an interview and practical assessment. Applying for RPL is free of charge.
Credit transfer is the process of granting students credit for accredited study previously completed through another Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Students need to provide an original or certified copy of the relevant Certificate and/or Statement of Attainment indicating a competent level of attainment.
Pathways and Employment
The Certificate IV in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management provides a pathway to both employment and further training and education. Opportunities for employment beyond the qualification include: government agencies, Aboriginal organisations, cultural heritage industry, land management, tourism and museums. Successful completion of this qualification provides a pathway to enrol in the Bachelor of Arts at La Trobe University, where students can select subjects in Archaeology along with subjects chosen from a range of other study areas. The Diploma of Arts, offered at regional campuses, provides a one-year course for extended study in Arts and may lead to enrolment in a degree. The Certificate IV in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management can also build a study foundation for application to a range of courses within the TAFE sector.
Fees
Students with a place in the course which is funded by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria will be provided with meals, accommodation and reimbursement for transport costs when required to be away from their usual home. All learning materials are provided. In 2012 La Trobe University is not charging tuition fees for this course. However, student tuition fees are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenity fees.
Units of Competency
| HLTFA301C | Apply first aid |
|---|---|
| LGACOM502B | Devise and conduct community consultation |
| NWP105B | Draw and use simple maps, plans and drawings |
| AHCOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes |
| AHCWRK203A | Operate in isolated and remote situations |
| AHCLPW403A | Inspect and monitor cultural places |
| AHCILM502A | Develop conservation strategies for cultural resources |
| VPAU005 | Work effectively in the cultural heritage industry |
| VPAU006 | Investigate cultural heritage landscapes and environments |
| VPAU007 | Analyse and interpret cultural heritage materials |
| VPAU008 | Manage the discovery of human skeletal remains |
| VPAU743 | Review assessments for legislative compliance |
| CULCNM301A | Move and store collection material |
|---|---|
| CULMS010B | Contribute to the preservation of cultural material |
Further Information
Maddy Maitri
Senior Educator, Certificate IV in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management
Archaeology Program
P: 9479 2806
Email: m.maitri@latrobe.edu.au
Additional Resources
The following additional resources are required as part of our service funding agreement, as an RTO, with Skills Victoria.
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Handbook 2012 [PDF 681KB]
- Learner Engagement and Employer Satisfaction - 2011 [PDF 12KB]
These indicators are based on a survey of 20 students and 11 employers. This sample represents 100% of this organisation’s training delivery in the 2011 calendar year. The students and employers surveyed for these indicators were selected by this organisation in accordance with national guidelines. - Enrolments and completions by Qualifications - 2011 [PDF 28KB]
- Enrolments and completions by Units of Competency - 2011 [PDF 24KB]
Competency completion, in this case, is a measure of volume - An audit was due in 2010, but was postponed pending the transfer of the RTO to the oversight of ASQA. An ASQA audit is expected in 2012.
Further resources can found on the Aboriginal Affairs Victoria and Skills Victoria websites.
