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 provide preventive care of collection material through a sound knowledge of conservation principles, practices and ethics.
It applies to individuals who apply their skills in organisations responsible for the care of cultural material, including archives, museums, libraries, galleries and cultural centres. They monitor environmental conditions, assess the condition of collection material and take action to conserve it.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Cultural services - preventive conservation
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. Monitor environmental conditions |
1.1 Monitor environmental conditions according to collection needs and identify agents of deterioration affecting collection material 1.2 Control and adjust environmental conditions within scope of own role 1.3 Report serious or complex problems to relevant colleagues |
2. Assess condition of collection material |
2.1 Examine and assess condition of collection material in the appropriate location, applying knowledge of deterioration patterns 2.2 Review documentation and record current condition of collection items 2.3 Consult experts for advice where necessary |
3. Undertake preventive conservation |
3.1 Implement preventive conservation activities according to organisational policies and procedures and within required timeframes 3.2 Research and apply best practice guidelines, cultural protocols, updated knowledge of preservation issues and techniques, and specialist conservation advice 3.3 Identify the need for assistance and consult with a specialist conservator in relation to more complex issues that arise in collection care |
4. Finalise basic preservation activities |
4.1 Ensure conserved collection material is returned to original location where required 4.2 Communicate conservation activity and any associated learnings with colleagues 4.3 Complete records of preservation and preventive conservation activities in an appropriate format |
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 |
2.2, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Writing |
1.3, 2.2, 4.3 |
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Oral communication |
1.3, 2.3, 3.3, 4.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.3, 2.3, 3.3, 4.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAPRE401 Implement preventive conservation activities |
CULPRE401A Implement preventive conservation activities |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent. Minor edits to elements and performance criteria. |
Equivalent Unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5