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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to store work
  2. Complete storage tasks

Required Skills

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 andor storage materials required

planning and organising skills to

complete processes

follow procedures in a logical and timely fashion

selfmanagement 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

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

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to

use appropriate techniques and materials to prepare works for storage

follow correct procedures for storing work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

works for storage

storage areas and materials

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

observation of the candidate preparing work for storage

discussion and questioning about the care and protection of finished work

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

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


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.

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.