Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 11:12 PM AWST
23/07/2026 11:12 PM AWST
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Manage collection maintenance and preservation procedures
Manage collection maintenance and preservation procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
CUACNM611
CUACNM611
State Code
ODH40
ODH40
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
091303 - Curatorial Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, manage and evaluate procedures for the care, maintenance and preservation of collections. It involves assessing the needs of the collection, reviewing and updating maintenance and preservation procedures, establishing risk management strategies and ensuring the collection is maintained and preserved according to organisational policies and procedures. The unit applies to those who work in leadership positions and who are responsible for the physical care of collections. It also involves the use of analytical, communication and planning skills, as well as knowledge of specific issues that apply to the care, maintenance, minimisation of risk and preservation of both print and electronic materials.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review, update and communicate maintenance and preservation procedures
- 1.1 Assess care and maintenance needs of specific collections according to organisational policies and procedures
- 1.2 Assess need for and organise access to specialist expertise
- 1.3 Confirm preservation procedures comply with organisational policies and procedures
- 1.4 Review and update policies, systems and procedures for care, maintenance and preservation of material and anticipate and respond to problems and challenges that arise
- 1.5 Identify and incorporate organisational priorities and constraints when developing new and revising existing procedures
- 1.6 Communicate maintenance and preservation procedures to required personnel
2. Establish risk-management strategies and procedures
- 2.1 Identify key risk factors for digital and non-digital collections and assess organisational capability for addressing risk
- 2.2 Develop risk-management strategies for digital and non-digital collections according to organisational policies and procedures
- 2.3 Develop migration strategies to ensure preservation of data
- 2.4 Implement strategies and anticipate and respond to problems and challenges as required
3. Evaluate effectiveness of collection maintenance and preservation procedures
- 3.1 Establish systems for regularly monitoring collection maintenance and preservation procedures
- 3.2 Monitor implementation of procedures and identify aspects needing attention
- 3.3 Assess the application of safe and secure work practices and address problems as required
- 3.4 Contribute to monitoring collection development and digital preservation policies of the organisation
- 3.5 Consult with colleagues on a regular basis and obtain feedback on maintenance and preservation procedures
- 3.6 Improve procedures and identify opportunities for own professional development using feedback and outcomes from monitoring staff performance and activities
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWF54 | CUACNM601 | Manage collection maintenance and preservation procedures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGU5 | CUA51420 | Diploma of Arts and Cultural Management | Qualification |