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CUACNM501 - Assess the significance of collections (Release 1)

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Superseded
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Is superseded by and equivalent to CUACNM511 - Assess the significance of collections 15/Apr/2021
Supersedes and is equivalent to CULCNM501A - Assess the significance of collectionsUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent. 13/Jan/2016

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1 1 (this release) 14/Jan/2016

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

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 091303 Curatorial Studies  24/Jun/2016 
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Modification History

Release 

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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 complete significance assessments for entire collections, or collections within a larger collection. Significance is determined by applying criteria including value, meaning and history attached to individual objects or collections as a whole.

The unit applies to individuals who work in collecting organisations and apply in-depth knowledge of collections and a range of specialised technical skills to make reasoned judgements and sound decisions when undertaking significance assessments that assist in the process of managing collections. In larger organisations, specialised curatorial staff may undertake this role. In smaller organisations, the role may be undertaken by individuals with broader management responsibilities, by committees and boards of management, or combinations of different personnel. Work is undertaken according to established procedures and in consultation with others.

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. Prepare to assess the significance of collections

1.1 Identify collections to be assessed

1.2 Determine purpose for undertaking significance assessment

1.3 Identify organisational policies that relate to significance assessment of collection

1.4 In consultation with colleagues, identify factors that may impact on the assessment and take these into account when planning work

2. Apply assessment methodology

2.1 Research the history and wider context of collections using sources of information

2.2 Review the scope and themes of collection and compare to organisational mission, purpose and key themes

2.3 Consult with relevant personnel to determine the social value of collection

2.4 Analyse and describe the condition of collection

3. Develop statements of significance

3.1 Identify and compare collection with similar collections

3.2 Assess significance against primary and comparative criteria

3.3 Write statements of significance that describe the value and meaning of collection

3.4 Seek feedback from colleagues on statement of significance

3.5 Enter significance assessment into organisational records in the required format and within required timeframes

4. Review assessments of collections

4.1 Reassess significance of collection

4.2 Update statement of significance to reflect reassessment

4.3 Amend organisational records

4.4 Prepare recommendations for further action as required

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, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2
  • Locates, analyses and interprets information to determine job requirements

Writing

2.4, 3.3, 3.5, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
  • Develops material for a specific purpose using clear and detailed language to convey explicit statements and recommendations
  • Prepares and updates records in the required format

Oral communication

1.4, 2.3, 3.4
  • Provides and seeks information about collections using language and features appropriate to the audience and context
  • Uses questioning and listening skills to clarify understanding or seek more detailed information

Numeracy

2.4, 3.2, 3.3
  • Interprets numerical information and applies basic mathematical calculations to record the value of collections

Navigate the world of work

2.2, 3.5, 4.3
  • Works independently and collectively to achieve organisational outcomes in relation to assessing the significance of collections
  • Takes personal responsibility for following organisational policies and procedures

Interact with others

1.4, 2.3, 3.4
  • Collaborates and cooperates with others to discuss significance issues and achieve joint outcomes

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.4
  • Plans, prioritises and implements tasks required to achieve outcomes according to workplace procedures and within timelines
  • Systematically gathers and analyses all relevant information and evaluates options to make informed decisions
  • Considers how best to involve others in decision making, using collaborative processes as part of the decision-making process
  • Uses problem solving techniques to identify and analyse issues
  • Uses digital technologies and systems to undertake research, enter data and present information

Unit Mapping Information

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current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

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Equivalence status 

CUACNM501 Assess the significance of collections

CULCNM501A Assess the significance of collections

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent.

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Companion Volume implementation guides are found in 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 2.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • identify the purpose of undertaking a significance assessment of collections
  • identify factors that may impact on the significance assessment and plan work accordingly
  • research history of collection, wider context, provenance information and comparative examples, identifying and accessing reputable sources of related information
  • assess the significance of collection using the appropriate methodology and within required timeframes
  • complete a significance assessment for a collection, developing a statement of significance of its value and meaning that includes:
  • considered assessment of the value, meaning and importance of collection
  • benchmark for future use
  • communication of values for interpretive programs
  • images, where available, of other comparative collections
  • record of the crucial provenance details and association of objects within collection
  • summary of the meaning and importance of collection
  • summary of the process of investigation and assessment
  • consult effectively with relevant people about the provenance of objects in collection and the collection’s significance.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

  • identify and detail organisational strengths, goals, policies and strategies in relation to managing and assessing collections
  • explain the methodology for significance assessment of collections
  • explain the difference between primary and comparative criteria in an assessment
  • describe the process for accessing technical specialists
  • describe the process for locating, interpreting, interrogating and verifying sources of information to assist in assessing the significance of collections.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

  • tools, equipment and storage system for statements of significance
  • information sources
  • objects and items to assess
  • organisational policies and procedures related to significance assessment
  • 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 guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

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