This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to operate on Country, following local cultural protocols and using a mix of traditional and contemporary management strategies. The term ‘on Country’ refers to the land, waterways and the sea.

Individuals with this qualification may perform a range of roles under broad direction on land and water, including:

• rangers (park, on Country, discovery)
• tour guides
• council workers
• land management corporations’ employees
• bushland management officers
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and heritage officers.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.