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CUL40204 - Certificate IV in Museum Practice (Release 1)

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Is superseded by CUL40111 - Certificate IV in Library, Information and Cultural ServicesQualifications deleted and replaced by a cross-industry qualification that covers libraries, information services and museums. Outcomes deemed NOT EQUIVALENT. 19/Dec/2011
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUL40299 - Certificate IV in Museum Practice 04/Apr/2004

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CUVCRS03B - Produce computer-aided drawingsProduce computer-aided drawingsSupersededN/A
CUECOR04B - Deal with conflict and resolve complaintsDeal with conflict and resolve complaintsDeletedN/A
CUVADM13B - Research and critique cultural work(s)Research and critique cultural work(s)SupersededN/A
CUEIND03B - Integrate accessibility principles into work practicesIntegrate accessibility principles into work practicesDeletedN/A
CULMS011B - Develop a disaster preparedness planDevelop a disaster preparedness planSupersededN/A
CULMS003B - Move/store cultural materialMove/store cultural materialSupersededN/A
BSBADM305A - Create and use databasesCreate and use databasesDeletedN/A
CULMS201C - Develop and apply knowledge of the museum industryDevelop and apply knowledge of the museum industryDeletedN/A
CULMS406C - Deliver information, activities and eventsDeliver information, activities and eventsSupersededN/A
THTFME03A - Develop and update event industry knowledgeDevelop and update event industry knowledgeDeletedN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 399311 Gallery Or Museum Technician 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3999-13 Museum Or Art Gallery Technician 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0913 Librarianship, Information Management And Curatorial Studies 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Museums 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Museum Visitor Services Team Leader,Small Museum or Gallery Coordinator,Museum Installation Team Leader,Collections Management Assistant,Curatorial Assistant 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 399311 Gallery Or Museum Technician 05/Apr/2004 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3999-13 Museum Or Art Gallery Technician 05/Apr/2004 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0913 Librarianship, Information Management And Curatorial Studies 05/Apr/2004 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 05/Apr/2004 
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Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skills Summary 

CUL40204 Certificate IV in Museum Practice 

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a co-ordinator of a small museum/gallery, team leader (installation or visitor services), curatorial assistant or collections management assistant. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry requirements for this qualification include :

Communication
  • communicating effectively with people from a range of cultural backgrounds
  • completing workplace documentation
  • developing and maintaining industry networks
  • developing exhibition concepts that meet audience needs
  • writing descriptions of cultural items in a collection

Teamwork
  • collaborating with stakeholders on planning exhibitions
  • consulting with curators about condition of cultural material
  • leading work teams

Problem Solving
  • adapting a storage area to improve the environment, within resource limitations
  • dealing with situations that arise from communication breakdowns
  • resolving cultural issues surrounding a particular cultural item
  • responding to a situation where object is damaged during transportation

Initiative and Enterprise
  • creating structures to support unusual shapes or fragile or heavy items
  • developing creative and engaging concepts for exhibitions

Planning and Organising
  • assessing display requirements
  • undertaking research and analysing data to support development of concepts for exhibitions or for presenting critiques of cultural works
  • undertaking tasks in a logical sequence

Self-management
  • assessing the condition of cultural material within the scope of own expertise
  • following workplace procedures
  • managing own time effectively

Learning
  • extending one's own knowledge through work-related research
  • providing OHS information to work team

Technology
  • using a computerised recording system
  • using power tools
  • using the internet for research
  • using tools and equipment to monitor condition of exhibition items

Packaging Rules

Core Units 

Complete 4 core units :

CULMS009B Implement preventive conservation activities

CULMS201C Develop and apply knowledge of the museum industry

BSBFLM412A Promote team effectiveness

CUEOHS01C Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures

Elective Units 

Complete 9 other units with at least 5 from one or more of the following areas of the CUL04 Museum and Library /Information Services Training Package :

  • Collection Management
  • Preventive Conservation
  • Public Programs
  • Education and Visitor Services
  • Exhibition Development and Management
  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Museum Practice
  • Arts Administration and Management
  • Facility Management
  • Marketing
  • Multimedia

Remaining units may be selected from any relevant endorsed Training Package .

Appendix A provides guidance on suitable packaging levels for all Units of Competency. The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for a Certificate IV. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification.

Notes on Certificate IV in Museum Practice 

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals who apply a broad range of skills, including evaluation and planning, and who may provide leadership and guidance to others, with some responsibility for group outcomes.

The workplace context for this qualification will vary, and this context must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate units for particular jobs at this level follow.

Co-ordinator of Small Museum /Gallery 

CULMS003B Move/store cultural material

CULMS007B Design and develop interpretive displays

CULMS011B Develop a disaster preparedness plan

CULMS406C Deliver information, activities and events

CULMS411C Prepare display accommodation for cultural material

CULMS412C Record and maintain collection information

CULMS610C Research, describe and document cultural material

CUEFIN02C Manage a budget

SRXHRM001B Manage volunteers (pre-requisite leadership skills required. See note in unit)

Team Leader  (Installation )

CULMS003B Move/store cultural material

CULMS407C Install and dismantle exhibition elements

CULMS411C Prepare display accommodation for cultural material

CULMS504C Organise and monitor exhibition installation/dismantling

BCGCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment

CUEIND03B Integrate accessibility principles into work practices

CUVCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawings (CADD)

MEM18.2B Use power tools/hand held operations

THTFME03A Develop and update event industry knowledge

Team Leader  (Visitor Services )

CULMS202C Provide visitors with venue information and assistance

CULMS406C Deliver information, activities and events

CULMS506C Plan and develop activities, events and programs

CUECOR03B Provide quality service to customers

CUECOR04B Deal with conflict and resolve complaints

TAADEL404B Facilitate work-based learning

THTFTG07B Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous culture

THTFTG14A Prepare specialised interpretive content (cultural and heritage environments)

THTTCO01B Develop and update tourism industry knowledge

Curatorial Assistant 

CULMS003B Move/store cultural material

CULMS411C Prepare display accommodation for cultural material

CULMS412C Record and maintain collection information

CULMS610C Research, describe and document cultural material

CULMS005B Research and generate ideas for exhibition concepts

CUSGEN02B Work in a culturally diverse environment

CUVADM13B Research and critique cultural work(s)

CUVADM12B Work with arts professionals in an arts organisation

THTFTG14A Prepare specialised interpretive content (cultural and heritage environments)

Collections Management Assistant 

CULMS003B Move and store cultural material

CULMS205C Observe and report basic condition of collection

CULMS411C Prepare display accommodation for cultural material

CULMS412C Record and maintain collection information

CULMS502C Acquire/dispose of cultural material

CULMS605C Develop and implement procedures for the movement and storage of cultural material

CUSGEN02B Work in a culturally diverse environment

BSBADM305A Create and use databases

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