Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to observe and report the basic condition of collections, and to identify possible threats to objects in collections.
It applies to individuals who work in organisations and are responsible for the care of material in a collection, both on display and in storage.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Observe the condition of collections | 1.1 Check the position, appearance and condition of collections 1.2 Identify changes, anomalies, damage and deterioration 1.3 Take action when required by condition according to organisational policies and procedures 1.4 Refer complex matters to appropriate personnel |
2. Maintain environmental conditions | 2.1 Monitor environmental conditions that affect collections 2.2 Identify environmental conditions that need attention and make adjustments according to organisational policies and procedures 2.3 Refer unresolved matters regarding environmental conditions to appropriate personnel |
3. Report evidence of potential or actual collection change or damage | 3.1 Report changes that present potential immediate risk to collections to appropriate personnel 3.2 Report evidence of common sources of damage to appropriate personnel 3.3 Observe visitor behaviour that may threaten collections and take action and report within scope of individual responsibility 3.4 Identify and refer hazards and risks to appropriate personnel |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
undertake regular, thorough and timely checks of collections to observe and report on their condition
follow workplace procedures in relation to monitoring collections for changes in condition
identify threats to collections and take prompt remedial action according to workplace procedures
report potential or actual change or damage to collection within scope of responsibility, or escalate as appropriate.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline collection monitoring protocols
describe the types of changes, anomalies, damage and deterioration that are likely to occur
list common environmental conditions that affect collections and explain what adjustments could be made for each condition
outline potential hazards and risks to collection material, buildings and personnel.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
a collection to monitor
relevant policy and procedures manuals
interaction with relevant personnel.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.3, 2.2 | Selects relevant information from organisational policies and procedures to monitor collections after reading appropriate workplace documentation |
Writing | 3.1, 3.4 | Completes routine workplace reports accurately and legibly detailing changes in the condition of collections using specific and appropriate language |
Oral Communication | 1.4, 2.3, 3.1, 3.4 | Seeks opinions of others by asking questions, listening and responding to routine instructions regarding collection hazards and risks Discusses changes in the condition of the collection |
Navigate the world of work | 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.4 | Understands roles, responsibilities and procedures for routine tasks Operates climate control, lighting, safety and security systems according to procedures |
Interact with others | 1.4, 2.3, 3.1, 3.4 | Follows accepted communication practices and protocols when reporting matters to colleagues or supervisors |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3 | Plans and implements routine tasks making limited decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration Responds to predictable routine problems in relation to the condition of collections and implements standard or logical solutions |
Sectors
Cultural services - collection management