COM 1.1

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Competence Level

Category name:

Local communities and cultures

Category code:

COM

Category function:

Establishing systems of protected area governance and management that address the needs and rights of local communities.

Competence level:

LEVEL 1

Code:

Scope of work:

Completing specific and sometimes complex tasks and assignments under regular supervision.

Typical function:

SKILLED WORKER

Knowledge statement:

Communicate and interact appropriately with local community members.

Knowledge criterion:

Policies and regulations of the PA affecting local people. Diversity of local stakeholders communities and cultures. Local customs rules traditions languages practices livelihoods.

Performance criterion:

Demonstrating awareness of and sensitivity to local cultures and practices. Complying with policies and guidance on relations with local people. Providing basic information to local people about a protected area its functions regulations and approaches for working with local communities. Demonstrating awareness of and sensitivity to cultural issues in all aspects of work. See also CAC Level 1 FPC.