Unit of competency Outline
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Observe and report basic condition of collection
Observe and report basic condition of collection
Unit of competency
National Code
CULMS205A
CULMS205A
State Code
C5241
C5241
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Archived
Archived
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/09/2002
Field of Education
091301 - Librarianship And Information Management
Original Release Date
25/09/2002
Nominal Hours
30
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
A person demonstrating competency in this unit would normally operate within the institution's
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
ethical standards
access and equity principles and practices
cultural diversity principles
communication channels
compliance with legislation, codes and workplace standards
Observation of the condition of objects may require taking any of the following into account:
light, temperature, humidity, climate, pollution
pests
shock, vibration
influence of human activities
security considerations
Written report
may involve completion of organisation's pro-forma, freehand report or computer based report. It may include a brief description, diagrams and/or sketches.
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
ethical standards
access and equity principles and practices
cultural diversity principles
communication channels
compliance with legislation, codes and workplace standards
Observation of the condition of objects may require taking any of the following into account:
light, temperature, humidity, climate, pollution
pests
shock, vibration
influence of human activities
security considerations
Written report
may involve completion of organisation's pro-forma, freehand report or computer based report. It may include a brief description, diagrams and/or sketches.
Critical aspects of evidence
Evidence to demonstrate consistent achievement of this unit's outcomes includes:
competence in working strictly within the institutions restrictions on working with certain objects
Concurrent assessment of units
It is recommended that this unit is assessed in conjunction with the units titled:
Develop and apply knowledge of the institution
Follow health, safety and security procedures
Underpinning knowledge and skills
Skills and knowledge are required in:
the institution's standards for maintaining condition of collection
implications of poor environment and changes to environment on condition of objects
the institution's constraints for working with objects
available sources of advice
requirements for personal and customer health and safety
listening, questioning and clarification
oral reporting
form filling or basic report writing
working collaboratively in a team
Resource implications
Competency in this unit should be assessed using all the relevant resources commonly provided in a museum, public gallery, contemporary art space, science exploration centre and/or keeping place. Specific tools may include:
relevant policies and procedures manuals
other organisational documentation, eg organisational charts, floor plans, instructions for staff
Method and context of assessment
Evidence of competence may be obtained through a variety of methods including:
practical demonstration
third party report addressing the performance criteria
oral or written questions
Communicating ideas and information
(1)
Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)
Planning and organising activities
(1)
Working with others and in teams
(1)
Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)
Solving problems
(1)
Using technology
(1)
Evidence to demonstrate consistent achievement of this unit's outcomes includes:
competence in working strictly within the institutions restrictions on working with certain objects
Concurrent assessment of units
It is recommended that this unit is assessed in conjunction with the units titled:
Develop and apply knowledge of the institution
Follow health, safety and security procedures
Underpinning knowledge and skills
Skills and knowledge are required in:
the institution's standards for maintaining condition of collection
implications of poor environment and changes to environment on condition of objects
the institution's constraints for working with objects
available sources of advice
requirements for personal and customer health and safety
listening, questioning and clarification
oral reporting
form filling or basic report writing
working collaboratively in a team
Resource implications
Competency in this unit should be assessed using all the relevant resources commonly provided in a museum, public gallery, contemporary art space, science exploration centre and/or keeping place. Specific tools may include:
relevant policies and procedures manuals
other organisational documentation, eg organisational charts, floor plans, instructions for staff
Method and context of assessment
Evidence of competence may be obtained through a variety of methods including:
practical demonstration
third party report addressing the performance criteria
oral or written questions
Communicating ideas and information
(1)
Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)
Planning and organising activities
(1)
Working with others and in teams
(1)
Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)
Solving problems
(1)
Using technology
(1)
No information
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