The Evidence Guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence. It is essential for assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines of the relevant Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
accurate completion of records using established procedures
knowledge of sources to access information on cultural material
ability to interpret and distill information for record keeping purposes
knowledge of common collection record keeping formats and protocols
Context of assessment and consistency of performance
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills using industry-current recording systems for a range of cultural material
presence of time constraints to reflect realistic workplace practice
Relationships to other units
It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after an information technology unit such as:
BSBCMN205A - Use business technology
This unit also has linkages to a range of other general and museum-specific units, and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
review of records completed by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of procedures, handling requirements or information sources
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands 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].
Essential skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
information sources relevant to the collection
handling procedures and identification techniques for cultural material in the relevant work context
sources of curatorial and conservation advice in the relevant work context
typical policies and procedures for collection record keeping
the principles of access and accountability in collection record keeping
ethical and cultural issues that impact on collection record keeping, including those for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material
copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation that impact on collection record keeping
literacy skills sufficient to interpret reference sources and documentation relating to specific objects and the collection
numeracy skills sufficient to work with numerical record keeping systems
Specific resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
relevant policies and procedures manuals
collection items to be recorded
Generic employability skills
The seven Key Competencies represent generic skills considered for effective work participation. The bracketed numbering against each of the Key Competencies indicates the performance level required in this unit.
Level (1) represents the competence to undertake tasks effectively
Level (2) represents the competence to manage tasks
Level (3) represents the competence to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.
How can communication of ideas and information be applied? - (1)
Completing accurate records
How can information be collected, analysed and organise - (2)
Researching information
How are activities planned and organised - (1)
Prioritising tasks
How can team work be applied - (2)
Discussing aspects of cultural material with colleagues
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied - (1)
Using numerical features of information systems
How can problem solving skills be applied - (2)
Sourcing information on an object of unknown provenance
How can the use of technology be applied - (1)
Using the Internet for research
The Evidence Guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence. It is essential for assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines of the relevant Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
accurate completion of records using established procedures
knowledge of sources to access information on cultural material
ability to interpret and distill information for record keeping purposes
knowledge of common collection record keeping formats and protocols
Context of assessment and consistency of performance
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills using industry-current recording systems for a range of cultural material
presence of time constraints to reflect realistic workplace practice
Relationships to other units
It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after an information technology unit such as:
BSBCMN205A - Use business technology
This unit also has linkages to a range of other general and museum-specific units, and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
review of records completed by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of procedures, handling requirements or information sources
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands 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].
Essential skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
information sources relevant to the collection
handling procedures and identification techniques for cultural material in the relevant work context
sources of curatorial and conservation advice in the relevant work context
typical policies and procedures for collection record keeping
the principles of access and accountability in collection record keeping
ethical and cultural issues that impact on collection record keeping, including those for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material
copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation that impact on collection record keeping
literacy skills sufficient to interpret reference sources and documentation relating to specific objects and the collection
numeracy skills sufficient to work with numerical record keeping systems
Specific resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
relevant policies and procedures manuals
collection items to be recorded
Generic employability skills
The seven Key Competencies represent generic skills considered for effective work participation. The bracketed numbering against each of the Key Competencies indicates the performance level required in this unit.
Level (1) represents the competence to undertake tasks effectively
Level (2) represents the competence to manage tasks
Level (3) represents the competence to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.
How can communication of ideas and information be applied? - (1)
Completing accurate records
How can information be collected, analysed and organise - (2)
Researching information
How are activities planned and organised - (1)
Prioritising tasks
How can team work be applied - (2)
Discussing aspects of cultural material with colleagues
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied - (1)
Using numerical features of information systems
How can problem solving skills be applied - (2)
Sourcing information on an object of unknown provenance
How can the use of technology be applied - (1)
Using the Internet for research