National code: AHC32522
Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work
OverviewAbout this course
Gain skills and insights On-Country to protect cultural heritage. Engage with your Community through thoughtful field investigations to restore, revitalise and preserve, while respecting diverse landscapes and traditional knowledge.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Inspect and identify artefacts
Document artefacts and stories
Describe the Cultural significance of and connections across landforms and elements within Country
Maintain and preserve cultural and heritage Sites by consulting with your Community to establish the correct Protocols
Update the Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS)
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Work
Ability to implement conservation measures while respecting Cultural Protocols
The means to explore or establish deeper relationships and connections to Country
Confidence to navigate stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively in culturally sensitive contexts
Knowledge and confidence to educate and share Cultural insights and stories
Strong pathways and relationships to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in Cultural Sites and stories.
Students require Local Cultural Knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this course, and knowledge which may only be accessible to Aboriginal Peoples. This course also reflects the fact that there is no single Aboriginal Culture. TAFE NSW recommend students seek endorsement of Local Aboriginal Community and Local Aboriginal leadership when enrolling in this course. Students who are Aboriginal People from another/different Aboriginal Nation, must provide evidence of communication/support from the local Aboriginal Community and/or local Aboriginal leadership when enrolling.
Students must provide personal protective clothing (PPE), including a cotton long-sleeved shirt, cotton long-legged pants, leather work boots and a brimmed hat suitable for working outdoors. All other task-specific PPE will be supplied by TAFE NSW unless otherwise advised by the class teacher.
You will also need access to a computer and internet at your home base or can access a TAFE NSW campus or Connected Learning Centre (CLC) in your region. Students who do not meet the above requirements should contact TAFE Student Services to discuss their options.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: Indigenous rangers (National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Discovery, On Country), tour guides, rural fire service field officers, Aboriginal cultural sites officers, Local authorities' and/or services' employees, bushland management officers, cultural heritage officers and Local Aboriginal Land council workers.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study2 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study1 Course
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency, including 3 core and 9 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Protect places of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural significanceAHCCSW301
Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocolsAHCOCM303
Contribute to workplace health and safety processesAHCWHS302
TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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