Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise and monitor the installation and dismantling of physical exhibition elements.
It applies to individuals who work as exhibition venue staff or independent exhibition contractors in many different contexts in both business and community environments. They tend to be autonomous, and may be required to lead and manage a team and consult with various exhibition stakeholders.
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. Identify physical resource requirements | 1.1 Review exhibition documentation to determine the scope and type of exhibition elements required 1.2 Confirm budget and resources required for exhibitions 1.3 Provide appropriate input into the overall planning of exhibitions 1.4 Check inventory to determine availability of physical resources 1.5 Order additional resources as required and according to organisational procedures and budgetary guidelines 1.6 Assess the need for specialist or external assistance and where required organise according to organisational procedures |
2. Plan the installation and dismantling of exhibitions | 2.1 Liaise with exhibition personnel to determine the most effective sequence for installing and dismantling exhibitions 2.2 Document plans for installation or dismantling according to organisational procedures 2.3 Confirm availability of resources in advance of installation and dismantling 2.4 Organise physical resources |
3. Coordinate operations | 3.1 Provide clear instructions to relevant personnel in relation to installation or dismantling to ensure safety and avoid damage to physical elements 3.2 Monitor operations to ensure that work is carried out according to instructions and within required budget and timeframes 3.3 Deal with problems that arise in ways that minimise disruption to work operations and schedules 3.4 Organise appropriate storage and security of exhibition elements, including valuable items and hazardous materials |
4. Complete exhibition operations | 4.1 Complete relevant exhibition documentation and reports and forward to relevant personnel as required 4.2 Seek feedback from stakeholders and team members about ways to improve processes 4.3 Identify aspects of operations that worked well and ways to enhance those aspects in future projects |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
use documentation to determine exhibition elements, budget and resource requirements
discuss and document plans for installation and dismantling of exhibitions
instruct and supervise personnel who are installing and dismantling exhibition components to ensure safe handling of all elements
organise and manage resources, storage and security of exhibition elements
deal efficiently with disruptive issues that may arise in the context of installing and dismantling exhibitions
complete required documentation and reports.
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 organisational procedures, guidelines, processes and requirements relevant to the following exhibition installation and dismantling elements:
budget
inventory systems and procedures used for equipment and materials in the context of exhibitions
security
recordkeeping
technical procedures for handling physical elements, including artworks and historical objects
cleaning and waste disposal.
discuss cultural protocols that could impact on installation and dismantling
identify packing materials and techniques used for different types of exhibition elements
list tools commonly used for installing and dismantling exhibitions and describe their safe use
outline relevant organisational and legislative work health and safety requirements, including those that affect the allocation of work and the movement of physical elements
outline roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in staging exhibitions
list sources of exhibition equipment and supplies
identify sources of specialist assistance relevant to the work context.
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:
an exhibition venue
physical exhibition elements
exhibition documentation
organisational procedures
interaction with others.
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 | 1.1, 1.4 | Gathers and interprets information in a variety of procedures, drawings, work plans and exhibition documentation to determine and meet requirements |
Writing | 2.2, 4.1 | Develops textual information for a specific audience using clear and detailed language and numerical data to convey information, requirements and recommendations |
Oral communication | 1.6, 2.1, 3.1, 4.2 | Interacts effectively in verbal exchanges, using language and features appropriate to the audience and context Uses active listening and questioning skills to clarify information and to elicit the views and opinions of others Provides clear instructions to others |
Numeracy | 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 4.1 | Uses mathematical skills to monitor project costs, budgets and timeframes |
Navigate the world of work | 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 3.1 | Understands and complies with organisational policies and procedures and regulatory requirements |
Interact with others | 1.6, 2.1, 3.1, 4.2 | Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes playing an active role in leading work operations |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.6, 2.1- 2.4, 3.2-3.4, 4.1, 4.3 | Plans and schedules complex activities for self and others, taking responsibility for determining job priorities, resources and equipment Monitors progress of plans making adjustments when required and addresses problems that arise Uses problem-solving skills to identify and address issues that arise |
Sectors
Cultural services - exhibitions and visitor programs