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Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work
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AHC32522
You have spent years on Country, protecting and documenting sites of immense cultural and historical significance. Your deep understanding of protocols and heritage is a vital asset that deserves formal recognition through the national training system. RPL It is currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer this qualification, and we invite you to register your interest to be among the first notified when the pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for individuals working on Country at cultural sites, that may include, land, sea and waterways. Job tasks include researching, investigating, documenting, and maintaining Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural and heritage sites. Individuals with this qualification work under broad direction in a range of cultural sites work job roles, including: rangers (National Park, Discovery, On Country)tour guidesrural fire service field officersAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural sites officerslocal authorities' and/or services' employeesbushland management officerscultural heritage officersAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Land council workers. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AHC32522
Training Package
AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
12 (3 core + 9 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Cultural Heritage Officer | Identifying, investigating, and documenting sites of significance to ensure their long-term protection and management. |
| Indigenous Ranger | Working on Country to maintain land and sea health through a combination of traditional knowledge and modern conservation techniques. |
| Land Council Field Officer | Supervising land management activities and ensuring traditional customs are respected in all land use proposals. |
| Bushland Management Officer | Restoring native ecosystems and maintaining bush tracks while preserving the cultural integrity of the landscape. |
| Rural Fire Service Field Officer | Responding to wildfires and implementing cultural burning practices for fuel and resource management. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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Our approach:
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current and past employment contracts with Land Councils or National Parks
- ✓Detailed position descriptions as a Ranger, Cultural Officer, or Field Officer
- ✓Letters of support or validation from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisations
Site Documentation & Research
- ✓Field notes and site identification logs documenting objects or landscapes
- ✓GPS and mapping data used during cultural sites work
- ✓Photographic evidence of site maintenance and protection activities
Cultural Protocols & Engagement
- ✓Records of consultation with Elders, Traditional Owners, and Community members
- ✓Evidence of applying specific cultural protocols during site visits
- ✓Meeting minutes or correspondence with Land Councils and local authorities
Land Management & Conservation
- ✓Records of cultural burning practices or biological reintroduction works
- ✓Maintenance logs for access tracks and timber structures on cultural sites
- ✓Fauna and flora identification reports or weed management records
Safety & Compliance Records
- ✓Workplace health and safety risk assessments and incident reports
- ✓Evidence of chemical storage and application for pest or weed control
- ✓Current first aid or emergency response certifications
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
AHC60319
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture
AHC60524
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC60422
Certificate I
Certificate I in Agriculture
AHC10222
Certificate I
Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC10124
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