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Elements and Performance Criteria

Monitor condition of the collection
Check the position, appearance and condition of the collection at regular intervals using condition reports when available
Identify changes, anomalies, damage or deterioration promptly and take action in accordance with organisational procedures and scope of individual responsibility
Monitor environmental conditions at regular intervals and make adjustments in accordance with organisational procedures and scope of individual responsibility
Promptly identify any visitor behaviour which may threaten the collection and take action within scope of individual responsibility and in accordance with organisational procedures
Report evidence of potential or actual collection damage
Report evidence of common sources of damage orally or in writing to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational practices and procedures
Quickly identify and promptly report changes in circumstance which present a potential immediate risk to the collection

Required Skills

Required skills

organisational skills to undertake logical thorough and timely checks of the collection

literacy skills to complete documentation or simple reports on collection condition

Required knowledge

roles and responsibilities of different people in caring for the collection including limitations on individuals handling items

collection monitoring

typical environmental standards for maintaining condition of collection relevant to the work context

implications of poor environment andor changes to environment on condition of collection

common types of damage and deterioration relevant to the work context

health safety and security issues to be considered in monitoring the collection

procedures for dealing with suspicious visitor behaviours

Evidence Required

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

knowledge of environmental conditions needed for a collection and common causes of damage and deterioration relevant to the work context

knowledge and application of correct procedures to address potential threats to an actual collection

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a collection for monitoring

access to relevant policies and procedures manuals

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 onthejob performance by the candidate

review of documentation prepared by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of common causes of damage or deterioration safety and reporting procedures

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFSAFB Follow health safety and security procedures

CUFSAF01B Follow health, safety and security procedures

CULMSB Implement preventive conservation activities

CULMS009B Implement preventive conservation activities.

Range Statement


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.
Condition of the collection may be affected by:	display case and display support materials light temperature relative humidity pollution pests shock, vibration influence of human activities security considerations deterioration of other collection material

A collection is defined very broadly and may relate to:	cultural heritage history art science plants and animals other aspects of the natural environment materials with a cultural/spiritual significance living styles ceremony e.g. dance, music any other heritage resource

Changes, anomalies, damage or deterioration may include:	missing items/components moved objects physical damage graffiti or other markings surface loss or degradation structural breakdown discolouration distortion corrosion chemical breakdown mechanical breakdown electronic breakdown fading cracking

Environmental conditions may relate to:	relative humidity temperature light pollution access cultural issues
	pest infection water ingress

Adjustments to environmental conditions may relate to:	light e.g. blinds, curtains, filters, timers, dimmers climate control (temperature adjustments, humidification/dehumidification, buffering material) re-organisation of the collection additional security initiatives altering methods of storage revising/replacing display storage materials pest management housekeeping building repair and maintenance