This unit applies to all individuals working in organisations responsible for the care of cultural material, as all workers must be aware of threats to the collection, The unit requires only a general knowledge of threats and common causes of damage. The collection may be on display or in storage. |
Nil |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1 | Monitor condition of the collection | 1.1 | Check the position, appearance and condition of the collection at regular intervals using condition reports when available |
1.2 | Identify changes, anomalies, damage or deterioration promptly and take action in accordance with organisational procedures and scope of individual responsibility | ||
1.3 | Monitor environmental conditions at regular intervals and make adjustments in accordance with organisational procedures and scope of individual responsibility | ||
1.4 | Promptly identify any visitor behaviour which may threaten the collection and take action within scope of individual responsibility and in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2 | Report evidence of potential or actual collection damage | 2.1 | Report evidence of common sources of damage orally or in writing to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational practices and procedures |
2.2 | Quickly identify and promptly report changes in circumstance which present a potential immediate risk to the collection | ||
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Required skills |
organisational skills to undertake logical, thorough and timely checks of the collection literacy skills to complete documentation or simple reports on collection condition. |
Required knowledge |
roles and responsibilities of different people in caring for the collection, including limitations on individuals handling items collection monitoring typical environmental standards for maintaining condition of collection relevant to the work context implications of poor environment and/or changes to environment on condition of collection common types of damage and deterioration relevant to the work context health, safety and security issues to be considered in monitoring the collection procedures for dealing with suspicious visitor behaviours. |
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. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the following is essential: knowledge of environmental conditions needed for a collection and common causes of damage and deterioration (relevant to the work context) knowledge and application of correct procedures to address potential threats to an actual collection. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: access to a collection for monitoring access to relevant policies and procedures manuals. |
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: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate review of documentation prepared by the candidate oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of common causes of damage or deterioration, safety and reporting procedures. |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CUFSAF01B Follow health, safety and security procedures CULMS009B Implement preventive conservation activities. | |
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. | |
Condition of the collection may be affected by: | display case and display support materials light temperature relative humidity pollution pests shock, vibration influence of human activities security considerations deterioration of other collection material |
A collection is defined very broadly and may relate to: | cultural heritage history art science plants and animals other aspects of the natural environment materials with a cultural/spiritual significance living styles ceremony e.g. dance, music any other heritage resource |
Changes, anomalies, damage or deterioration may include: | missing items/components moved objects physical damage graffiti or other markings surface loss or degradation structural breakdown discolouration distortion corrosion chemical breakdown mechanical breakdown electronic breakdown fading cracking |
Environmental conditions may relate to: | relative humidity temperature light pollution access cultural issues |
pest infection water ingress | |
Adjustments to environmental conditions may relate to: | light e.g. blinds, curtains, filters, timers, dimmers climate control (temperature adjustments, humidification/dehumidification, buffering material) re-organisation of the collection additional security initiatives altering methods of storage revising/replacing display storage materials pest management housekeeping building repair and maintenance |
Not applicable.
Collection Management |
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary for the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying Employability Skills requirements. |
Not applicable.