Modification History
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This unit of competency first released with CUL11 Library, Information and Cultural Services Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and dismantle the physical elements of exhibitions.
Application of the Unit
This unit has broad application to exhibition venue staff or independent exhibition contractors.
Work is undertaken under general guidance and supervision, and with established exhibition plans and procedures.
Exhibitions are staged in many different contexts in both business and community environments.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm exhibition specifications |
1.1 Review exhibition documentation and confirm requirements with relevant personnel 1.2 Identify materials, equipment and resources required for exhibitions with the assistance of relevant personnel 1.3 Confirm procedures and responsibilities for handling collection material, and installing and dismantling exhibitions 1.4 Establish an agreed project timeline with stakeholders |
2. Prepare exhibition sites |
2.1 Undertake necessary site alterations for installation purposes 2.2 Ensure site is suitable and secure according to technical specifications 2.3 Complete or organise on-site construction as required |
3. Position and remove exhibition elements |
3.1 Install and dismantle exhibition elements according to exhibition requirements, available floor plans, and safety and security requirements 3.2 Pack, unpack, handle and move physical elements according to agreed plans and within scope of individual responsibility 3.3 Use safe manual-handling techniques consistent with organisational procedures respecting the integrity of exhibition elements 3.4 Clear and clean work areas according to organisational procedures, safety and sustainable work practices 3.5 Return elements safely to appropriate locations according to exhibition documentation and plans 3.6 Follow record-keeping procedures regarding installing and dismantling exhibition elements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- liaise and agree on work requirements
- refer problems to relevant personnel
- literacy skills to:
- complete workplace documentation
- read and interpret procedures, drawings, work plans and exhibition documentation
- numeracy skills to:
- calculate measurements
- count items
- estimate material requirements
- planning and organising skills to:
- complete tasks in a logical order
- follow procedures according to agreed timelines
- organise equipment and materials
- safety awareness skills to:
- handle collection material safely
- use equipment and tools safely
- minimise hazards
- self-management skills to:
- follow workplace procedures
- prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines
- teamwork skills to communicate and work with others involved in installing and dismantling exhibitions
- technical skills to select and apply appropriate installation and dismantling techniques.
Required knowledge
- different exhibition components relevant to the work or industry context
- typical procedures and processes for exhibition installation
- roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in staging exhibitions
- safe manual-handling techniques and broad safety issues associated with the movement of physical elements
- relevant organisational and legislative work health and safety requirements relating to installing and dismantling exhibitions
- packing materials and techniques used for a range of exhibition elements
- range of tools commonly used for installing and dismantling exhibitions
- cultural protocols that impact on installing and dismantling, including those for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material
- conservation issues to be considered when handling collection material
- security issues to be considered when work is underway
- record-keeping procedures
- organisational procedures and guidelines relating to installing and dismantling exhibition elements.
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.
Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular client groups (consider the requirements of different age groups, clients with English as a second language, clients with disabilities, remote library users, etc.). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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.
Exhibition documentation may include: |
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Requirements may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Site alterations may include: |
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On-site construction may be completed in-house or by external contractors, and many relate to: |
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Exhibition elements may include: |
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Exhibitions may be: |
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Scope of individual responsibility may relate to: |
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Organisational procedures may relate to: |
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Recordkeeping may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Cultural services - Exhibitions and visitor programs