Elements and Performance Criteria

A person demonstrating this unit of competency will operate within the institution's:
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
ethical standards
access and equity principles and practices
cultural diversity principles
communication channels
compliance with legislation, codes and workplace standards

Objects
may be moved and stored within the institution and in or out of the institution.

Outside assistance
may be required including packers and shipping, road or air transport agencies.

Packaging
may include containers, wrappings, protective materials, coatings

Relevant guidelines
may relate to conservation, security, environment.

Recorded information
may involve completion of institution's pro-forma, freehand report or computer based report. It may include a brief description, diagrams, sketches and/or photographs

Critical aspects of evidence

Evidence to demonstrate consistent achievement of this unit's outcomes include:

competence in safe object handling

Concurrent assessment of units

It is recommended that this unit is assessed in conjunction with the unit/s title:

Follow health, safety and security procedures
Transport objects to new locations

Underpinning knowledge and skills

Skills and knowledge are required in:

the institution's procedures for securing and protecting objects and the collection
relevant principles and ethics of conservation access and accountability
basic logistics
sources of expert advice
basic carpentry and joinery skills
safe object handling
the institution's record keeping procedures
safe work and manual handling procedures
listening, questioning and clarification
oral reporting
writing records of object location, packaging materials
reading and interpreting packaging documents, receipts, plans, guidelines
working collaboratively in a team
manual dexterity when handling objects
spatial relations

Resource implications

Competency in this unit should be assessed using all the relevant resources commonly provided in a museum, public gallery, contemporary art space, science exploration centre and/or keeping place. Specific tools may include:

relevant policies and procedures manuals
other organisational documentation, eg organisational charts, floor plans and relevant instructions for staff

Method and context of assessment

Evidence of competence may be obtained through a variety of methods including:

practical demonstration
third party report addressing the performance criteria
oral or written questions
case study project

Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(1)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)