Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare sites for the display of collection material. It focuses on the assembly and construction of display mounts and so has a strong link to general building and construction skills.
It applies to individuals who construct and assemble display areas with temporary or permanent components. In large cultural organisations, this work may constitute a complete job and be the responsibility of qualified tradespeople working under the guidance of curators and other specialised senior staff. In smaller organisations, people with a wide range of general and collection-management responsibilities may undertake this role, either under supervision or autonomously.
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. Plan construction of display mounts | 1.1 Locate and confirm collection material to be displayed and the relevant liaison personnel 1.2 Interpret plans and other related documentation 1.3 Estimate and confirm site requirements according to organisational procedures and guidelines associated with display components and assembly of mounts 1.4 Confirm mounting and display requirements, components and timelines 1.5 Assess potential risks and refer to relevant personnel |
2. Prepare for the display of cultural material | 2.1 Determine equipment and materials to be used 2.2 Check and test mounting and display components for compatibility with cultural and conservation requirements of collection material 2.3 Ensure that mounting and display components are capable of being disassembled and reassembled to meet relocation requirements 2.4 Maintain records relating to the preparation process and provide to relevant personnel |
3. Construct or assemble mountings and display components | 3.1 Assemble existing structure or complete construction according to organisational procedures and within required timeframes 3.2 Anticipate and address technical problems that arise during process within scope of own role or escalate if required 3.3 Record information relating to the construction and assembly, and refer to relevant personnel 3.4 Clean up work site and dispose of waste according to organisational procedures 3.5 Seek feedback on own work and note areas for improvement |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
assess and agree on mounting and display requirements with colleagues
plan and organise construction work within required timeframes and established equipment and material supplies
construct and assemble mountings for the display of collection material, or adapt an existing structure to accommodate the display, in a safe and sustainable manner
finalise work processes, clean work site and dispose of or recycle waste
complete records relating to finished work.
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:
explain the common equipment, methods and materials used in the construction and assembly of mountings for the display of collection material
identify conservation issues to be considered when displaying collection material
explain security and site requirements for displaying collection material.
explain construction and assembly techniques for commonly used display structures
explain safe work practices and procedures used when preparing display mounts
outline record keeping requirements.
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:
equipment, tools and materials used for display of a collection
collection material that needs to be mounted for display
relevant policies and procedures manuals
sources of specialist advice.
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 | 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.4 | Recognises and interprets information from a range of procedures, drawings, work plans and exhibition documentation to determine work requirements |
Writing | 2.4, 3.2, 3.5 | Uses clear and specialised language to accurately document requirements and outcomes |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 1.5, 3.5 | Participates in a verbal exchange of ideas and elicits the view and opinions of others by listening and questioning Uses appropriate tone and language when communicating with others |
Numeracy | 1.3, 1.4, 3.3 | Compares and calculates basic measurements relating to estimating display, mounting and site requirements Calculates with whole numbers and routine fractions or decimals |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.4, 2.2, 3.1, 3.4 | Accepts responsibility and ownership for tasks and makes decisions about the need to coordinate work with others Takes personal responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and meeting deadlines |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 3.3, 3.5 | Collaborates and cooperates with others to achieve joint outcomes |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 | Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload to meet deadlines and achieve outcomes Determines resources and equipment and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks Anticipates potential problems and contributes to solutions and risk management strategies Uses appropriate methods and tools to complete work tasks |
Sectors
Collection management - cultural services