This unit applies to individuals who require knowledge of techniques and materials that may be used to handle, move and store different types of collection material.
Work would generally be undertaken under supervision, within established guidelines.
Not applicable.
1. Determine movement and storage requirements | 1.1 Assess documentation to determine scope of work required for movement and storage of collection material 1.2 Identify and confirm organisational procedures and guidelines and specific requirements with relevant personnel 1.3 Assess collections to estimate projected current and future storage requirements with relevant personnel 1.4 Seek specialist advice or assistance where required |
2. Pack and unpack collection material | 2.1 Select appropriate packing materials, tools and equipment and use safely 2.2 Handle collection material safely and in a manner that maintains integrity of collection material 2.3 Observe conservation and sustainability principles in use of packaging materials 2.4 Label packaging to facilitate easy identification by others during transportation and within storage facilities 2.5 Recycle and dispose of waste responsibly |
3. Move collection material | 3.1 Select appropriate handling and moving equipment, and use safely 3.2 Handle collection material in a manner that protects individual items and assists efficient loading and unloading processes 3.3 Identify hazardous items and load them in a manner that minimises health and safety risk 3.4 Inspect load prior to transportation to ensure that items are loaded and secured appropriately, and make adjustments as required 3.5 Prepare transportation documentation |
4. Arrange collection material and update records | 4.1 Install, position or store collection material as required 4.2 Clear and clean work areas according to organisational procedures 4.3 Refer problems to relevant personnel as required 4.4 Update existing movement and storage records and prepare new records as required 4.5 Store records according to organisational policies and procedures |
Required skills
communication skills to:
make arrangements with stakeholders, transport personnel and customs agents
refer problems to relevant personnel
learning skills to seek expert advice
literacy skills to:
read and complete documentation
read and interpret procedures and specific requirements for movement and storage
numeracy skills to:
count items
estimate storage requirements
calculate and check costs
take basic measurements
planning and organising skills to:
pack and unpack collection material in a logical order
select appropriate transportation and packing methods and storage techniques to maintain the integrity of collection material
safety awareness skills to:
handle collection material safely
use transport equipment and packaging materials safely
minimise hazards
self-management skills to:
prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines
follow workplace procedures.
Required knowledge
basic conservation issues to be considered when moving or storing collection material
cultural protocols to be observed for different types of material, including those for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material
differences in approach for short and long-term movement and storage
organisational procedures and guidelines relating to:
storage and transport documentation and records
use of materials, tools and equipment, including labelling
material handling and work health and safety (WHS) procedures and requirements
packing and storage techniques for different types of collection material
record-keeping procedures for collection movement and storage
safe work and manual-handling procedures
security issues to be considered when moving or storing collection material
sources of specialist advice for moving or storing collection material.
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: handle, move and store collection items using appropriate tools, equipment, techniques and organisational procedures use safe work practices. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: a collection materials, tools and equipment for packing, moving and storing collection items organisational procedures specialist advisers. |
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: portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance direct observation of the candidate handling, packing and unpacking collection material inspection of items packed, unpacked or stored by the candidate inspection of documentation and records completed by the candidate verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of handling and packing techniques for different types of collection material and safety requirements. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular client groups (consider the requirements of different age groups, clients with English as a second language, clients with disabilities, remote library users, etc.). |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CULCNM201A Monitor collections for changes in condition. |
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.
Documentation may include: | collection records facilities reports lending or borrowing documentation storage details transportation documentation work instructions. |
Movement and storage may be: | externally internally (within organisation or same building) short and long distance short and long-term storage. |
Collection material is defined as objects, collections, artworks, specimens, structures or sites, and includes: | archaeological material books and manuscripts digital media ethnographic material film and audiovisual material flora and fauna furniture photographs technological or industry items textiles works on paper and canvas. |
Organisational procedures and guidelines may relate to: | cleaning conservation environment handling methods national and international standards for moving and storing materials purchasing security storage arrangements storage of packaging materials waste disposal. |
Specific requirements may relate to: | additional protection cultural protocols, including Indigenous protocols de-acclimatisation periods for sensitive items environmentally controlled packaging object moving equipment object support systems for moving or transfer preventive pest management processes use or non-use of certain items. |
Relevant personnel | couriers destination personnel owners of collection material specialist advisers store staff transportation personnel. |
Packaging materials, tools and equipment may include: | acid-free interleaving or wrapping CD and DVD cases containers coverings cushioning material enclosures folders gloves negative sleeves packing/cotton tape and dispenser protective enclosures, such as: boxes canisters crates tubing protective wrapping, such as: bubble wrap cardboard foam packaging scissors trolleys trucks tools, such as: hammers screw drivers utility knives. |
Transportation may be by: | air box bus hand rail road sea trolley. |
Transportation documentation | cart notes pro-forma. |
Records may be: | asset register bar coding digital documentation reports. |
Cultural services - Collection management
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.