People working in all areas of arts practice apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They could be responsible for selecting and organising the storage of finished works in their own practice, at an artist-run studio, or in a gallery, exhibition space or educational institution.
At this level, they would be expected to exercise autonomy and judgement in a range of situations and contexts.
Not applicable.
1. Assess finished works for storage | 1.1 Determine criteria for selecting finished works to be stored 1.2 Select works for storage based on criteria 1.3 Assess storage needs of selected works, taking into account their condition and nature |
2. Organise storage of finished works | 2.1 Identify and select appropriate protective materials and conditions for storage 2.2 Ensure that correct procedures are followed to prepare works for storage 2.3 Ensure that works are safely stored in allocated or selected storage spaces |
3. Maintain stored works | 3.1 Maintain accurate and complete records of stored finished work 3.2 Protect confidential information and adhere to copyright requirements in the storage of records 3.3 Monitor and review condition of work in storage according to its specific requirements 3.4 Make adjustments to storage arrangements as required |
Required skills |
initiative and enterprise skills to develop storage solutions that best address the characteristics of finished works literacy skills to: interpret information related to protecting, storing and maintaining finished creative work keep accurate records of stored works planning and organising skills to ensure that finished work is prepared and stored according to correct procedures problem-solving skills to anticipate issues that affect the storage of finished works self-management skills to prioritise and plan work |
Required knowledge |
archival principles and values security issues associated with storing works physical properties and capabilities of a range of materials suitable for protecting and storing work in the relevant area of creative practice record-keeping systems appropriate for storage and retrieval intellectual property issues for the storage and maintenance of stored work sustainability issues associated with equipment, tools and materials required for the protection and storage of finished works in the relevant context OHS procedures in relation to storage and maintenance of finished work |
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: select works for storage according to agreed criteria organise the safe storage of finished work demonstrate knowledge of archival principles and values in the maintenance of stored work. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: areas suitable for the storage of finished work. |
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 observation of candidate organising the storage of finished works evaluation of items prepared for storage by the candidate review of records created or maintained by the candidate discussion and questioning about the care and protection of finished works and the record-keeping system used 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. |
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.
Criteria may include: | archival values available space client requirements personal affinity to pieces of work potential of works to be used as exemplars potential future use for works public interest in works quality of works quantity and size of works. |
Storage needs may involve: | consideration of factors related to: archival values dampness dust electromagnetic fields fading fungi humidity insects light light-sensitive characteristics of images deciding on best form of storage, given the condition of a specific work simple repairs prior to storage, e.g. to mounted materials stabilising any damage to prevent deterioration in storage. |
Protective materials may include: | archival materials CD cases characteristics of the materials used in the work, such as: acid free wrapping or mount board water absorbent reflective enclosures folders form of the artwork: upright flat negative sleeves materials designed to protect fragile objects: padding tissues bubble wrap box framing. |
Procedures may include: | protocols for recording and registering stored work, including ethical considerations use of protective materials verbal instructions workplace procedures: safety security process-specific procedures recycling cost control reporting. |
Records may include: | electronic records, e.g. image archiving software labelling of work: medium number title year produced list of stored finished works model release permits, contracts containing conditional usage requirements register of all stored and finished works, e.g. date and usage of photographic material slide library. |
Industry capability – professional practice
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.