Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Unit context
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the recognition and handling of artwork, and in identifying restoration/conservation techniques
OHS requirements may include legislation, standards, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the framing of artwork and documents of sufficient value to require the application of conservation framing techniques
Recognise artwork
the identification of all forms of artwork in order to determine appropriate presentation and/or restoration/conservation techniques
Artwork may include, but is not limited to:
original works of art (oil and watercolour)
original prints
reproductions
needlework
textiles
photographs
certificates and memorabilia (including 3D objects)
Damage to artwork may be caused by but is not limited to:
light
temperature
humidity
physical damage
insects
pollution
Personal protection equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Customer requirements (sentimental value)
Historical and/or monetary value
Legal implications
Industry conservation standards and requirements
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Literature relating to the history and conservation of artwork
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

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.

Critical aspects of evidence
Recognise the basic categories of art and the medium used in their production
Recognise frames and the medium used in their production
Identify defects in artwork and frames and determine appropriate restoration/conservation techniques
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment, safety and environmental protection equipment
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
As a minimum, from five items of artwork representing various media and era, recognise:
era
artwork medium and material
any historical/monetary/sentimental significance
handling and storage requirements
impact on techniques
materials to be used for framing
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications
Historical information, workplace procedures, work area and artwork for conservation framing.

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency which form a part of the job role.

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant framed artwork, equipment, simulated work instructions and deadlines.