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 comply with cultural and consultative requirements for sourcing, handling, interpreting and exhibiting cultural material that is not specifically of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin. It involves sourcing cultural material that could be relevant to an exhibition or display through research and consultation with community groups.
It applies to individuals who work in organisations that hold, research or display cultural material not specifically of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin. It applies to elements of cultures, and intellectual properties of communities, that are represented within Australian collecting institutions or which are held temporarily for display or research purposes.
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. Source cultural material |
1.1 Identify and locate cultural material that may be appropriate for exhibition or display 1.2 Confirm traditional ownership of cultural material in consultation with appropriate communities 1.3 Consult with community groups to determine suitable holding for materials not authorised for general exhibition 1.4 Negotiate permission and advice for the use of cultural material according to cultural protocols 1.5 Complete documentation including records and agreements according to cultural and organisational protocols |
2. Handle cultural material |
2.1 Describe, move, store and maintain cultural material according to cultural requirements 2.2 Note aspects of objects that need repair or attention and take action within scope of own job role or refer to relevant personnel as required 2.3 Communicate specific cultural requirements to colleagues |
3. Prepare cultural material for exhibition |
3.1 Consult with relevant community to establish culturally appropriate approaches to promote, exhibit and display material, and limitations on mode of exhibit 3.2 Develop culturally appropriate interpretive approaches 3.3 Develop exhibition support materials that take account of cultural protocols 3.4 Communicate requirements for display or exhibition of cultural material to colleagues |
4. Display and return cultural material |
4.1 Display material according to agreed requirements 4.2 Prepare material for return in accordance with cultural requirements 4.3 Return cultural material to community in line with established cultural issues and protocols |
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 |
1.1, 4.3 |
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Writing |
1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
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Interact with others |
1.2, 1.4, 2.3, 3.1, 3.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, .4.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUACNM403 Work with cultural material |
CULCNM404A Work with cultural material |
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