Work with cultural material

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:40 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CUACNM403

State Code
AWF56

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
14/01/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/07/2016

Field of Education

091303 - Curatorial Studies

Original Release Date

21/07/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with cultural and consultative requirements for sourcing, handling, interpreting and exhibiting cultural material that is not specifically of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin. It involves sourcing cultural material that could be relevant to an exhibition or display through research and consultation with community groups.It applies to individuals who work in organisations that hold, research or display cultural material not specifically of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin. It applies to elements of cultures, and intellectual properties of communities, that are represented within Australian collecting institutions or which are held temporarily for display or research purposes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Source cultural material

1.1 Identify and locate cultural material that may be appropriate for exhibition or display
1.2 Confirm traditional ownership of cultural material in consultation with appropriate communities
1.3 Consult with community groups to determine suitable holding for materials not authorised for general exhibition
1.4 Negotiate permission and advice for the use of cultural material according to cultural protocols
1.5 Complete documentation including records and agreements according to cultural and organisational protocols

2. Handle cultural material

2.1 Describe, move, store and maintain cultural material according to cultural requirements
2.2 Note aspects of objects that need repair or attention and take action within scope of own job role or refer to relevant personnel as required
2.3 Communicate specific cultural requirements to colleagues

3. Prepare cultural material for exhibition

3.1 Consult with relevant community to establish culturally appropriate approaches to promote, exhibit and display material, and limitations on mode of exhibit
3.2 Develop culturally appropriate interpretive approaches
3.3 Develop exhibition support materials that take account of cultural protocols
3.4 Communicate requirements for display or exhibition of cultural material to colleagues

4. Display and return cultural material

4.1 Display material according to agreed requirements
4.2 Prepare material for return in accordance with cultural requirements
4.3 Return cultural material to community in line with established cultural issues and protocols

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D9395	CULCNM404A	Work with cultural material	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODJ02	CUACNM413	Work with cultural material	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZK3	BSB42115	Certificate IV in Library and Information Services	Qualification