Unit of competency Outline

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Move and store collection material

Move and store collection material

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACNM301
State Code
AWF60
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091303 - Curatorial Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to handle, pack and unpack collection material when moving or storing it. It involves using techniques and materials suited to the material in accordance with established guidelines.It applies to individuals who handle, move and store different types of collection material. Movement and storage may be within the same building of an organisation or to an external location. Storage may be short or long-term.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine movement and storage requirements
  • 1.1 Assess documentation to determine scope of work required for movement and storage of collection material
  • 1.2 Identify organisational procedures and guidelines and specific requirements and confirm with relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Assess collections to estimate projected current and future storage requirements with relevant personnel
  • 1.4 Seek specialist advice or assistance where required
2. Pack and unpack collection material
  • 2.1 Select appropriate packing materials, tools and equipment and use safely
  • 2.2 Handle collection material safely and in a manner that maintains integrity of collection material
  • 2.3 Apply conservation and sustainability principles in the use of packaging materials
  • 2.4 Label packaging to facilitate easy identification by others during transportation and within storage facilities
  • 2.5 Recycle and dispose of waste responsibly
3. Move collection material
  • 3.1 Select appropriate handling and moving equipment, and use safely
  • 3.2 Handle collection material in a manner that protects individual items and contributes to efficient loading and unloading processes
  • 3.3 Identify hazardous items and load them in a manner that minimises health and safety risk
  • 3.4 Inspect load prior to transportation to ensure that items are loaded and secured appropriately, and make adjustments as required
  • 3.5 Prepare transportation documentation
4. Arrange collection material and update records
  • 4.1 Install, position or store collection material as required and within expected timeframes
  • 4.2 Clear and clean work areas according to organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Refer problems to relevant personnel as required
  • 4.4 Update existing movement and storage records and prepare new records as required
  • 4.5 Store records according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9391 CULCNM303A Move and store collection material Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD12 CUACNM311 Move and store collection material Unit of competency