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Mapping	Notes	Date
Is superseded by and equivalent to CUACNM301 - Move and store collection material	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent.	13/Jan/2016
Supersedes and is equivalent to CULMS003B - Move/store cultural material	CULMS003B Move/store cultural material. Minor word change to title and unit descriptor. Changes made to performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and evidence guide.	19/Dec/2011

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	20/Dec/2011

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
CUL11 - Library, Information and Cultural Services Training Package	Library, Information and Cultural Services Training Package	1.0
CUV - Arts and Culture Training Package	Arts and Culture Training Package	1.0
AHC10 - Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management	Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management	5.0-8.0

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
CUV20313 - Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts Industry Work	Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts Industry Work	Superseded	1
AHC32513 - Certificate III in Aboriginal-sites Work	Certificate III in Aboriginal-sites Work	Superseded	1
CUL30111 - Certificate III in Information and Cultural Services	Certificate III in Information and Cultural Services	Superseded	1
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CULSS00004 - Develop and Manage Exhibitions Skill Set	Develop and Manage Exhibitions Skill Set	Deleted	1
CULSS00009 - Preventive Preservation and Conservation Skill Set	Preventive Preservation and Conservation Skill Set	Deleted	1
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	091303	Curatorial Studies

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	091303	Curatorial Studies	12/Apr/2012

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	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 handle, pack and unpack collection material for movement and storage.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to individuals who require knowledge of techniques and materials that may be used to handle, move and store different types of collection material.

Work would generally be undertaken under supervision, within established guidelines.

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

Element	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. Determine movement and storage requirements	1.1 Assess documentation to determine scope of work required for movement and storage of collection material 1.2 Identify and confirm organisational procedures and guidelines and specific requirements with relevant personnel 1.3 Assess collections to estimate projected current and future storage requirements with relevant personnel 1.4 Seek specialist advice or assistance where required
2. Pack and unpack collection material	2.1 Select appropriate packing materials, tools and equipment and use safely 2.2 Handle collection material safely and in a manner that maintains integrity of collection material 2.3 Observe conservation and sustainability principles in use of packaging materials 2.4 Label packaging to facilitate easy identification by others during transportation and within storage facilities 2.5 Recycle and dispose of waste responsibly
3. Move collection material	3.1 Select appropriate handling and moving equipment, and use safely 3.2 Handle collection material in a manner that protects individual items and assists efficient loading and unloading processes 3.3 Identify hazardous items and load them in a manner that minimises health and safety risk 3.4 Inspect load prior to transportation to ensure that items are loaded and secured appropriately, and make adjustments as required 3.5 Prepare transportation documentation
4. Arrange collection material and update records	4.1 Install, position or store collection material as required 4.2 Clear and clean work areas according to organisational procedures 4.3 Refer problems to relevant personnel as required 4.4 Update existing movement and storage records and prepare new records as required 4.5 Store records according to organisational policies and procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

communication skills to:

make arrangements with stakeholders, transport personnel and customs agents
refer problems to relevant personnel

learning skills to seek expert advice
literacy skills to:

read and complete documentation
read and interpret procedures and specific requirements for movement and storage

numeracy skills to:

count items
estimate storage requirements
calculate and check costs
take basic measurements

planning and organising skills to:

pack and unpack collection material in a logical order
select appropriate transportation and packing methods and storage techniques to maintain the integrity of collection material

safety awareness skills to:

handle collection material safely
use transport equipment and packaging materials safely
minimise hazards

self-management skills to:

prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines
follow workplace procedures.

Required knowledge

basic conservation issues to be considered when moving or storing collection material
cultural protocols to be observed for different types of material, including those for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material
differences in approach for short and long-term movement and storage
organisational procedures and guidelines relating to:

storage and transport documentation and records
use of materials, tools and equipment, including labelling
material handling and work health and safety (WHS) procedures and requirements

packing and storage techniques for different types of collection material
record-keeping procedures for collection movement and storage
safe work and manual-handling procedures
security issues to be considered when moving or storing collection material
sources of specialist advice for moving or storing collection material.

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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of the ability to: handle, move and store collection items using appropriate tools, equipment, techniques and organisational procedures use safe work practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure access to: a collection materials, tools and equipment for packing, moving and storing collection items organisational procedures specialist advisers.
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: portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance direct observation of the candidate handling, packing and unpacking collection material inspection of items packed, unpacked or stored by the candidate inspection of documentation and records completed by the candidate verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of handling and packing techniques for different types of collection material and safety requirements. 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: CULCNM201A Monitor collections for changes in condition.

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.

Documentation may include:	collection records facilities reports lending or borrowing documentation storage details transportation documentation work instructions.
Movement and storage may be:	externally internally (within organisation or same building) short and long distance short and long-term storage.
Collection material is defined as objects, collections, artworks, specimens, structures or sites, and includes:	archaeological material books and manuscripts digital media ethnographic material film and audiovisual material flora and fauna furniture photographs technological or industry items textiles works on paper and canvas.
Organisational procedures and guidelines may relate to:	cleaning conservation environment handling methods national and international standards for moving and storing materials purchasing security storage arrangements storage of packaging materials waste disposal.
Specific requirements may relate to:	additional protection cultural protocols, including Indigenous protocols de-acclimatisation periods for sensitive items environmentally controlled packaging object moving equipment object support systems for moving or transfer preventive pest management processes use or non-use of certain items.
Relevant personnel may include:	couriers destination personnel owners of collection material specialist advisers store staff transportation personnel.
Packaging materials, tools and equipment may include:	acid-free interleaving or wrapping CD and DVD cases containers coverings cushioning material enclosures folders gloves negative sleeves packing/cotton tape and dispenser protective enclosures, such as: boxes canisters crates tubing protective wrapping, such as: bubble wrap cardboard foam packaging scissors trolleys trucks tools, such as: hammers screw drivers utility knives.
Transportation may be by:	air box bus hand rail road sea trolley.
Transportation documentation may include:	cart notes pro-forma.
Records may be:	asset register bar coding digital documentation reports.

Unit Sector(s)

Cultural services - Collection management

Unit of competency details

CULCNM303A - Move and store collection material (Release 1)

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