Unit of competency Outline

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Monitor collections for changes in condition

Monitor collections for changes in condition

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACNM211
State Code
ODH32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
091303 - Curatorial Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to observe and report the basic condition of collections and to identify possible threats to objects in collections. Collections may be created by organisations, such as museums or art galleries to form the basis of activities, including exhibitions, education or research. It involves observing collection conditions, maintaining the environment that affects collections and reporting issues to personnel according to organisational policies and procedures.The unit applies to those who work in organisations and are responsible for the care of material in collections, both on display and in storage.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate the condition of collections
  • 1.1 Check that position, appearance and condition of collections meet organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Identify changes, anomalies, damage and deterioration
  • 1.3 Take action when required by condition according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Refer matters outside scope of own role to required personnel
2. Maintain environmental conditions
  • 2.1 Monitor environmental conditions that affect collections
  • 2.2 Identify environmental conditions needing attention and adjust according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Refer unresolved matters outside scope of own role regarding environmental conditions to required personnel
3. Report evidence of potential or actual collection change or damage
  • 3.1 Report changes that present potential immediate risk to collections to required personnel
  • 3.2 Report evidence of common sources of damage to required personnel
  • 3.3 Observe visitor behaviour that may threaten collections and take action and report within scope of individual responsibility
  • 3.4 Identify and refer hazards and risks to required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ55 CUACNM201 Monitor collections for changes in condition Unit of competency