Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Exhibition documentation may include:
event orders
floor plans
handling notes
installation instructions
site plans
travelling condition reports
work instructions.
Requirementsmay include:
deadlines
duration
permanent or temporary
restrictions
safety requirements.
Relevant personnelmay include:
collection manager
conservator
curator
exhibition designer
registrar
security personnel.
Site alterations may include:
access to utilities
change to signage or access routes
clearing unnecessary items
installation requirements
introduction of new utilities or furniture
removal of existing fittings or displays
safety and licensing requirements
security
sustainable work practices.
On-site construction may be completed in-house or by external contractors, and many relate to:
carpentry
electrical
installation requirements
metalwork
plumbing
safety and licensing requirements
security.
Exhibition elements may include:
art works
computer equipment
customised supports
display cases
drawers
electronic support material
environmental monitoring and control systems
film and video screens
hanging system supports
light fittings
objects
plinths
racks
sound outlets
special exhibition features
stands
tracks.
Exhibitionsmay be:
developed in-house or externally
hired, borrowed or presented on behalf of another organisation or community group
permanent or temporary
travelling
staged in venues or events, such as:
corporate events
festivals
galleries
libraries
museums
other visitor attractions
theme parks.
Scope of individual responsibility may relate to:
authority to handle certain objects
licensing requirements for undertaking particular types of work.
Organisational proceduresmay relate to:
cleaning
conservation
environment
handling methods
national and international standards relating to installing and dismantling exhibition elements
purchasing
security
storage of packaging materials
waste disposal.
Recordkeeping may include:
electronic files and databases
logs and registers
paper documents.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
handle collection material with care, using safe manual-handling techniques
implement procedures and processes for installing and dismantling exhibitions
install and dismantle physical elements of exhibitions
work cooperatively with others involved in staging exhibitions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
involvement of and interaction with a team during the installation or dismantling process
access to:
plans and other exhibition documentation
physical exhibition elements
a physical venue to install or dismantle.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
direct observation of the candidate installing and dismantling physical elements of an exhibition
verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of different types of exhibitions, and safety and security issues
analysis of problem-solving exercises undertaken by the candidate to assess ability to respond to different operational situations and contexts.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular client groups (consider the requirements of different age groups, clients with English as a second language, clients with disabilities, remote library users, etc.).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CULEVP402A Design and develop interpretive displays.