Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills
communication skills to clarify verbal and written instructions related to the storage of works
initiative and enterprise skills to take appropriate action if problems arise during the storage process
literacy skills to:
read product descriptions and material handling procedures
complete routine workplace documentation
numeracy skills to:
take basic measurements
calculate quantity of protective and/or storage materials required
planning and organising skills to:
complete processes
follow procedures in a logical and timely fashion
self-management skills to complete storage tasks on time.
Required knowledge
fundamental archival principles and values
basic requirements for storing finished works relevant to the type of work being stored
security issues associated with storing works
physical properties of materials most commonly used for protection and storage of works
manual handling procedures relevant to the work context
sustainability issues relevant to works being stored
OHS procedures and legislation that apply to the storage of work in the relevant context.
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.
Appropriate people may include: | client or commissioning body current industry practitioners information professionals, such as librarians and museum staff managers mentors supervisors teachers. |
Factors may include: | available space materials required to prepare works for storage personal affinity to pieces of work physical characteristics of storage locations potential of works to be used as exemplars quality of works quantity and size of works usefulness in the future workplace procedures: cost control recycling reporting procedures safety procedures security requirements use of materials. |
Action may involve: | cleaning works completing processes identifying damage to works and remedial action required identifying elements missing from works preparing and applying materials required for storage. |
Suitable storage areas may relate to: | access to storage facility archival value cost dampness fading humidity light. |
Materials may include: | acid free interleaving or wrapping CD cases enclosures folders negative sleeves protective enclosure: boxes canisters tubing protective wrapping: bubble wrap cardboard. |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist