Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to observe and report the basic condition of collections, and to identify possible threats to objects in collections.
It applies to individuals who work in organisations and are responsible for the care of material in a collection, both on display and in storage.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Cultural services - collection management
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Observe the condition of collections |
1.1 Check the position, appearance and condition of collections 1.2 Identify changes, anomalies, damage and deterioration 1.3 Take action when required by condition according to organisational policies and procedures 1.4 Refer complex matters to appropriate personnel |
2. Maintain environmental conditions |
2.1 Monitor environmental conditions that affect collections 2.2 Identify environmental conditions that need attention and make adjustments according to organisational policies and procedures 2.3 Refer unresolved matters regarding environmental conditions to appropriate personnel |
3. Report evidence of potential or actual collection change or damage |
3.1 Report changes that present potential immediate risk to collections to appropriate personnel 3.2 Report evidence of common sources of damage to appropriate personnel 3.3 Observe visitor behaviour that may threaten collections and take action and report within scope of individual responsibility 3.4 Identify and refer hazards and risks to appropriate personnel |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.3, 2.2 |
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Writing |
3.1, 3.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.4, 2.3, 3.1, 3.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.4 |
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Interact with others |
1.4, 2.3, 3.1, 3.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUACNM201 Monitor collections for changes in condition |
CULCNM201A Monitor collections for changes in condition |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5