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Unit of competency details

CUACNM311 - Move and store collection material (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUACNM301 - Move and store collection material 15/Apr/2021

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 16/Apr/2021


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 091303 Curatorial Studies  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 091303 Curatorial Studies  16/Apr/2021 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 5.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to handle, pack and unpack collection material when moving or storing it. It involves using techniques, tools and equipment to move and store the material according to organisational policies and procedures.

The unit applies to those who move and store different types of collection material within the same building of an organisation or to an external location. Storage may be short or long-term.

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. Determine movement and storage requirements

1.1 Assess documentation and determine scope of work required for movement and storage of collection material

1.2 Identify organisational policies and procedures and specific requirements for moving and storing material and confirm with required personnel

1.3 Assess collections and estimate projected current and future storage requirements with required personnel

1.4 Seek specialist advice or assistance where required

2. Complete collection material packing procedures

2.1 Select packing materials, tools and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures

2.2 Handle collection material safely and in a manner that maintains integrity of collection material

2.3 Pack collection material according to conservation and sustainability principles

2.4 Label packaging according to organisational policies and procedures

2.5 Recycle and dispose of waste according to organisational policies and procedures

3. Move collection material

3.1 Select handling and moving equipment according to organisational policies and procedures

3.2 Handle collection material in a manner that protects individual items and contributes to loading and unloading process

3.3 Identify hazardous items and load them according to organisational policies and procedures

3.4 Inspect load prior to transportation and confirm items are loaded and secured according to organisational policies and procedures, and adjust as required

3.5 Prepare transportation documentation according to organisational policies and procedures

4. Arrange collection material and update records

4.1 Unpack and arrange collection material and update records

4.2 Install, position and store collection material as required according to organisational policies and procedures

4.3 Clear and clean work areas according to organisational policies and procedures

4.4 Refer problems with arranging collection material to required personnel as required

4.5 Update existing movement and storage records and prepare new records as required according to organisational policies and procedures

4.6 Store records according to organisational policies and procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

SKILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Numeracy

  • Estimates time and measurement using mathematical techniques

Oral communication

  • Seeks guidance and follows instructions according to industry standards and organisational policies and procedures
  • Uses appropriate language when communicating with others

Reading

  • Reads and interprets documentation and determines requirements for moving and storing different types of collection material

Writing

  • Legibly completes simple documentation, recording key information in a style and format that meets organisational policies and procedures

Initiative and enterprise

  • Analyses task requirements and decides on required equipment and practices
  • Makes routine decisions based on implementation of standard procedures

Planning and organising

  • Plans and implements routine tasks and workload according to organisational policies and procedures

Self-management

  • Understands roles and responsibilities for completion of tasks and seeks assistance when necessary
  • Takes personal responsibility for following policies and procedures

Teamwork

  • Cooperates with others and contributes to work practices where joint outcomes are expected and deadlines are to be met

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to CUACNM301 Move and store collection material.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 5.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • move and store collection material on at least one occasion according to movement and storage requirements, including:
  • reviewing workplace documentation and consulting with required personnel to identify nature and scope of movement or storage work
  • determining job-specific requirements, based on collection material to be moved and stored, and any cultural protocols and stakeholders to be considered
  • preparing identified requirements and seeking specialist advice or assistance where required.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

  • use safe work practices during movement and storage work, including:
  • handling collection material safely
  • using transport equipment and packing material safely
  • minimising hazards during work activities
  • use required tools, equipment and techniques according to organisational policies and procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • organisational policies and procedures relating to moving and storing collection material, including:
  • storing and transporting documentation and records
  • timeframes and schedules
  • labelling collections
  • cultural sensitivities when dealing with collections of objects
  • using materials, tools and equipment
  • manual handling and work health and safety (WHS)
  • preventive pest management processes
  • waste recycling and disposal
  • record-keeping for collection movement and storage
  • packing and storage approaches and techniques for:
  • culturally sensitive material
  • different types of collection material
  • internal and external transportation
  • short and long-term storage
  • security requirements and issues to be considered when moving or storing collection material.
  • sources of specialist advice for moving and storing collection material.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

  • collection to be moved and stored
  • materials, tools and equipment for packing, moving and storing collection items
  • organisational procedures relating to moving and storing collection material
  • sources of advice.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5