Elements and Performance Criteria
- Source Aboriginal cultural material
- Traditional ownership of cultural material is confirmed
- The appropriate Traditional custodians and communities to determine suitable keeping places for cultural materials are consulted
- The identification by cultural authorities of appropriate persons within communities who hold cultural knowledge relevant to establishing any restrictions on access to materials is performed
- Permission and advice for the use of cultural material according to Aboriginal cultural protocols is sought
- Cultural material and objects are located, identified and assessed for suitability for moving
- Records are completed according to cultural protocols
- Issues and protocols in relation to the return of cultural material to local Aboriginal communities are researched
- Determine movement and storage requirements
- Legislative and occupational health and safety requirements are implemented
- The scope of work required for movement and storage of cultural material is assessed and documented
- Organisational procedures and guidelines and specific requirements are identified and confirmed with relevant personnel
- Future storage requirements are assessed with relevant personnel
- The need for specialist expertise is assessed and, if required, access to the expertise is arranged
- Handle and transfer Aboriginal cultural material
- Cultural material is identified, moved, stored, maintained and returned according to Aboriginal cultural requirements
- Aspects of material requiring repair or attention are noted
- Action within scope of own job role is taken or relevant personnel are referred to as required
- Specific Aboriginal cultural requirements are communicated to colleagues
- Appropriate handling and moving equipment is selected, and used safely
- Handling of cultural material is performed in a manner that protects individual items and assists efficient loading and unloading processes
- Transportation documentation is prepared
- Aboriginal cultural material is transferred to approved location
- Store cultural material according to Aboriginal cultural requirements
- Cultural material is installed, positioned or stored as required
- Specific storage needs of cultural material are based on knowledge of requirementsfor different types of materials
- Work areas are cleared and cleaned according to organisational procedures
- Feedback on own work is sought and areas for improvement are noted
- Records are stored according to organisational policies and procedures