Application
Individuals who handle and store any type of creative work apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They could be handling their own work, or operating in an artist-run studio, gallery, exhibition space or educational institution. At this level, work is usually undertaken under supervision.
More complex skills associated with selecting and organising works for storage are covered in CUVPRP403A Select and organise finished work for storage.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to store work | 1.1 Identify work for storage in consultation with appropriate people 1.2 Clarify factors that need to be taken into account when storing work 1.3 Identify action that needs to be taken prior to storing finished work 1.4 Identify suitable storage areas 1.5 Organise or obtain materials required for storage preparation |
2. Complete storage tasks | 2.1 procedures to prepare finished work for storage 2.2 Handle work safely and in a manner that maintains the integrity of the work 2.3 Use safe manual handling procedures to avoid injury or damage 2.4 Promptly identify any problems, take action within scope of individual responsibility or refer to appropriate people 2.5 Complete storage documentation as required |
Required Skills
Required skills
communication skills to clarify verbal and written instructions related to the storage of works
initiative and enterprise skills to take appropriate action if problems arise during the storage process
literacy skills to:
read product descriptions and material handling procedures
complete routine workplace documentation
numeracy skills to:
take basic measurements
calculate quantity of protective and/or storage materials required
planning and organising skills to:
complete processes
follow procedures in a logical and timely fashion
self-management skills to complete storage tasks on time.
Required knowledge
fundamental archival principles and values
basic requirements for storing finished works relevant to the type of work being stored
security issues associated with storing works
physical properties of materials most commonly used for protection and storage of works
manual handling procedures relevant to the work context
sustainability issues relevant to works being stored
OHS procedures and legislation that apply to the storage of work in the relevant context.
Evidence Required
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: use appropriate techniques and materials to prepare works for storage follow correct procedures for storing work. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: works for storage storage areas and materials. |
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: observation of the candidate preparing work for storage discussion and questioning about the care and protection of finished work review of portfolios of evidence review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
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.
Appropriate people may include: | client or commissioning body current industry practitioners information professionals, such as librarians and museum staff managers mentors supervisors teachers. |
Factors may include: | available space materials required to prepare works for storage personal affinity to pieces of work physical characteristics of storage locations potential of works to be used as exemplars quality of works quantity and size of works usefulness in the future workplace procedures: cost control recycling reporting procedures safety procedures security requirements use of materials. |
Action may involve: | cleaning works completing processes identifying damage to works and remedial action required identifying elements missing from works preparing and applying materials required for storage. |
Suitable storage areas may relate to: | access to storage facility archival value cost dampness fading humidity light. |
Materials may include: | acid free interleaving or wrapping CD cases enclosures folders negative sleeves protective enclosure: boxes canisters tubing protective wrapping: bubble wrap cardboard. |
Sectors
Industry capability – professional practice
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.