This online micro-credential provides you with the knowledge and skills to enhance engagement with First Nations people, communities, organisations and their representatives. Furthermore, you will gain insight into how Indigenous perspectives are taken into consideration throughout the lifecycle of a resources engineering project from concept to decommissioning. You will learn the First Nations Perspectives Framework, relevant legislation and regulations and how these are applied to ensure First Nations Peoples remain at the forefront of consultations, operations and decision-making. Case studies of best practices are provided to highlight how effective First Nation consultation promotes positive project outcomes. The micro-credential can be undertaken from an individual or organisational perspective to enable participants to reflect on their partnerships with First Nations people and promote effective organisational cultural capability and inclusiveness in their workplace. Upon completion, you will receive a digital badge that can be shared with your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our short courses and micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
There are no specific entry requirements.
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their continuing professional development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession.
Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded continuing professional development (CPD) hours, a digital badge and can download a certificate of completion.
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The mining industry workforce will use the micro-credential to increase their understanding of best practice engagement with Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples throughout the entire life cycle of a mining project: from exploration, establishment, and operation to decommissioning and rehabilitation.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
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1. Explain the relevance of the Native Title Act, Cultural Heritage legislation, Indigenous land use agreements and Environmental Impact statements concerning an engineering project
2. Identify indigenous rights and interests throughout project lifecycles
3. Describe and explain the roles and interactions of First Nations people, industry, and government throughout all phases of an engineering project
4. Reflect on applying cultural respect and inclusiveness in your professional practice.