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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish procedures for handling, moving and storing collection material
   • Assess key information about collection material
   • Assess internal and external factors that impact moving and storing collection material
   • Integrate current industry best practice in procedure development
   • Locate and consult with stakeholders on complex matters of movement and storage
   • Identify and address legal, insurance and other administrative requirements impacting handling, moving and storing collection material
   • Identify and assess work health and safety issues and legislative requirements
   • Document procedures for moving and storing collection material
2. Manage operations
   • Organise and monitor movement and storage arrangements according to agreed procedures and work requirements
   • Check movement and storage of collection material against schedules and allocated budgets, and take action to address problems
   • Evaluate information records to ensure completeness, currency, accuracy and compliance with legal, ethical and cultural constraints
   • Make adjustments and enhancements to record-keeping formats and systems based on ongoing review of records and feedback from users
3. Maintain procedures for moving and storing collection material
   • Consult with colleagues to obtain feedback on movement and storage procedures
   • Update procedures based on feedback and industry practice

Performance Evidence

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 movement and storage of 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:

assess copyright, moral rights and intellectual property legislation and issues that impact moving and storing collection material

identify and interpret cultural protocols that affect movement and storage of material, including Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material

outline legal and administrative requirements for moving and storing collection material

interpret procedures and practices for protection, transportation, storage and security of collection material

explain safety legislation and requirements that impact moving and storing collection material

describe technical and conservation issues associated with moving and storing collection material.

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