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Evidence Guide: CULMS201C - Develop and apply knowledge of the museum industry

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CULMS201C - Develop and apply knowledge of the museum industry

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Source and apply industry information

  1. Identify and use relevant sources to acquire basic information about the museums industry
  2. Use industry knowledge appropriately to enhance the quality of work outcomes
Identify and use relevant sources to acquire basic information about the museums industry

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Use industry knowledge appropriately to enhance the quality of work outcomes

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Source and apply information on industry employment obligations and opportunities

  1. Identify and use relevant sources to acquire information about employment obligations and opportunities in the museums industry
  2. Use knowledge of industry employment obligations and opportunities appropriately within day-to-day work activities
Identify and use relevant sources to acquire information about employment obligations and opportunities in the museums industry

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Use knowledge of industry employment obligations and opportunities appropriately within day-to-day work activities

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Seek opportunities to update industry knowledge

  1. Identify and use a range of information sources and opportunities to update knowledge of the museum industry
  2. Monitor current key issues affecting the industry, using appropriate industry channels
  3. Share updated knowledge with customers and colleagues as appropriate, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities
Identify and use a range of information sources and opportunities to update knowledge of the museum industry

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Monitor current key issues affecting the industry, using appropriate industry channels

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Share updated knowledge with customers and colleagues as appropriate, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

general knowledge of the museum industry and ways to maintain currency of knowledge

understanding of the ways in which industry knowledge can be applied to work activities to enhance work outcomes

sourcing and application of industry information to specific contexts and work activities.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to sources of industry information.

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

evaluation of candidate's response to different scenarios to assess ability to apply knowledge to different industry contexts and situations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of different aspects of the museum industry.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

research skills to source information on general industry issues within a defined range

literacy skills to interpret a wide variety of information sources.

Required knowledge

sources of information on the museum industry

industry operating structures

nature and role of museums (historical and contemporary)

historical and philosophical development of museums and their role within the community (both large and small museums)

concept of sustainable museum practice (environmental, economic and social)

key work areas within museums

relationships between museums, other cultural agencies and other industries

nature, role and functions of relevant unions and employer bodies

overview of legislation that impacts on the industry, including cultural heritage, privacy, child protection, copyright

major industry organisations and professional associations

employee and employer obligations.

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.

Basic information about the museums industry should include:

role, function and history of museums in the community, including different structures and philosophies

key contacts and industry networks

relationship of museums industry to other industries and other cultural agencies

products and services typically provided by museums

legislation that impacts on the industry

concept of sustainable museum practice

The role, function and history of museums may relate to:

acquisition

conservation

research

communication

education

operating structure

The history of museums may relate to:

early development both in Australia and overseas

current trends and developments

changing roles within the community

operating structures

changing concepts/philosophies of museums

Information sources and opportunities to update knowledge may include:

industry associations and organisations

industry journals

media

Internet

reference manuals

events e.g. conferences, seminars, trade fairs

training programs

community activities

activities staged by other institutions

social events

unions and employer bodies

professional associations

Employment obligations and opportunities in the museums industry may relate to:

career opportunities

basic rights and responsibilities of the employer and employee

employment conditions

award provisions

enterprise bargaining agreements

job descriptions

codes of conduct

codes of ethics

Other industries with which the museum industry has a relationship may include:

visual arts

tourism

hospitality

retail

community recreation

library/information services

education

information technology

Current issues affecting the industry may relate to:

government initiatives

funding policies

changing nature of the visitor/community

trends in museum practice

cultural protocols