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.

Key information may include:
climate
condition of material
cultural considerations
dimensions
intended use
length and mode of journey
nature of material
ownership details
planned duration of storage
propensity for pest infestation
type of storage facility
weight.
Collection material is defined as objects, collections, artworks, specimens, structures or sites, and includes:
archaeological material
books and manuscripts
ethnographic material
film and audiovisual material
flora and fauna
furniture
photographs
technological and industry items
textiles
works on paper and canvas.
Internal and external factors may include:
availability of specialist expertise
cultural considerations
future programs and events
intentions and programs of other museums
legal requirements
organisational priorities
resource constraints
space constraints
visitor trends.
Moving and storing may:
involve:
short or long-term storage
transferring material into an institution from an outside location
transferring objects from within an institution to an outside location
various forms of transport
take place within a museum.
Procedures may relate to:
contingencies for potential hazards
cultural protocols
legal and financial requirements
location and placement of cultural material at destination
physical, environmental and security constraints of destination
preferred suppliers
protection and security of items
protective materials and equipment
record-keeping requirements
safe health and manual-handling procedures
suitable transfer methods
transportation methods
transportation routes.
Information records may include:
accession number
accessories
associated collection items
condition
dimensions
exhibition and storage history
history and provenance
insurance details
loan information
location
photographs
images
physical description
previous conservation reports
significance, such as:
cultural
historical
scientific
social
technical
source, such as:
collector
dealer
donor
maker
original location
special handling requirements
weight.
Record-keeping formats may include:
computer-based
film and video
paper documents
photographic
sound recordings.

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:
develop procedures for moving and storing collection material
implement and monitor procedures for moving and storing collection material
integrate into procedures internal, external and technical issues that impact on the movement and storage of collection material.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
involvement of and interaction with others to reflect consultation and team leadership
assessment over a period of time to reflect the ongoing implementation and monitoring aspects of the unit
access to:
relevant policies and procedures manuals
a collection for which procedures can be planned.
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
evaluation of procedures developed by the candidate and the processes used
evaluation of records
verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of technical and other considerations in the movement and storage of cultural material.
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:
CULCNM503A Manage the development of collections.