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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Describe collection material
   • Identify collection material in line with industry guidelines and organisational procedures
   • Establish the relationship of material to other collection items and the significance of this relationship using information sources
   • Consult with key stakeholders to confirm information and assessment
2. Record collection information
   • Articulate significance of collection material in an appropriate format and in sufficient detail in descriptions to meet organisational requirements
   • Describe in detail the condition of items and their conservation needs
   • Alert relevant personnel to conservation needs as required
   • Enter information in records according to organisational procedures and guidelines
3. Complete accession details
   • Record accession details
   • Allocate accession numbers and record on collection material according to organisational procedures and guidelines
   • Record accession numbers in the record-keeping system
   • Check record-keeping system and collection material
   • In consultation with relevant personnel, review and revise procedures as required

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

describe in detail a range of collection material

apply knowledge of organisational procedures and guidelines to describe and document collection material.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify subject matter experts and sources of expert advice related to collection material

research and evaluate information sources

analyse and assess concepts of significance, and significance assessment methodology

outline handling and examination techniques

interpret organisational procedures and procedures that apply to identification, description and documentation of collection material

assess copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on identification, description and documentation of collection material

identify and interpret cultural protocols for examining, identifying and reporting on collection material, including those associated with Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander cultural material

explain record-keeping systems.

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