Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:30 PM AWST
22/07/2026 1:30 PM AWST
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Assess the significance of collections
Assess the significance of collections
Unit of competency
National Code
CUACNM511
CUACNM511
State Code
ODF64
ODF64
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
091303 - Curatorial Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to complete significance assessments for entire collections, or collections within a larger collection. It involves determining a need to assess significance of a collection, applying assessment methods to develop statements of significance and ensuring significance is documented according to organisational policies and procedures. The unit applies to those 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 and procedures relating to significance assessment of collection
- 1.4 Identify factors that may impact on assessment in consultation with colleagues
2. Apply assessment methodology
- 2.1 Research history and wider context of collection using different sources of information
- 2.2 Review scope and themes of collection and compare to organisational policies
- 2.3 Determine social value and cultural significance of collection in consultation with required personnel
- 2.4 Analyse and describe the condition of collection according to organisational policies and procedures
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 Describe value, meaning and cultural significance of collection using written statements of significance
- 3.4 Seek feedback from required personnel on statement of significance
- 3.5 Enter significance assessment into organisational records according to organisational policies and procedures
4. Review assessments of collections
- 4.1 Reassess significance of collection
- 4.2 Update statement of significance as required
- 4.3 Amend organisational records according to organisational policies and procedures
- 4.4 Prepare recommendations for further action as required according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWF55 | CUACNM501 | Assess the significance of collections | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| BGU5 | CUA51420 | Diploma of Arts and Cultural Management | Qualification |