Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:45 AM AWST
23/07/2026 4:45 AM AWST
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Coordinate the movement and storage of objects and the maintenance of information records
Coordinate the movement and storage of objects and the maintenance of information records
Unit of competency
National Code
CULMS605A
CULMS605A
State Code
C5274
C5274
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Archived
Archived
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
55
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
A person demonstrating this unit of competency will 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
Information will be recorded and maintained for one or more procedures such as:
numbering, location and movement control
indexing and retrieval
acquisition and disposal
loans
Fields of information about the object may include:
physical description
location
condition
previous conservation reports
history and provenance
significance (eg cultural, technical, scientific, historical, social)
source (eg. Original location, donor, dealer, maker, collector)
loan information
insurance details
Records may be in any combination of the following formats:
paper documents
photographic
film and video
sound recordings
computer based
Advice from conservators
may be required to ensure safe handling and storage
Objects may be:
moved and stored within the institution eg from storage to exhibition, from one storage site to another
moved into or out of the institution to exhibition or storage
Outside assistance
may be required including packers, shipping, road or air transport agencies.
Where specialist machinery is used, evidence of compliance with relevant licensing requirements is required.
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
Information will be recorded and maintained for one or more procedures such as:
numbering, location and movement control
indexing and retrieval
acquisition and disposal
loans
Fields of information about the object may include:
physical description
location
condition
previous conservation reports
history and provenance
significance (eg cultural, technical, scientific, historical, social)
source (eg. Original location, donor, dealer, maker, collector)
loan information
insurance details
Records may be in any combination of the following formats:
paper documents
photographic
film and video
sound recordings
computer based
Advice from conservators
may be required to ensure safe handling and storage
Objects may be:
moved and stored within the institution eg from storage to exhibition, from one storage site to another
moved into or out of the institution to exhibition or storage
Outside assistance
may be required including packers, shipping, road or air transport agencies.
Where specialist machinery is used, evidence of compliance with relevant licensing requirements is required.
Critical aspects of evidence
Evidence to demonstrate consistent achievement of this unit's outcomes includes:
competence in project management
Concurrent assessment of units
It is recommended that this unit is assessed in conjunction with the unit/s titled:
Maintain a safe and secure environment
Participate in, lead and/or facilitate work teams
Develop a budget
Manage a budget
Underpinning knowledge and skills
Skills and knowledge are required in:
relevant science, technology or history
logistics
institution's object protection and security procedures and practices
safe object handling techniques
institution's storage systems and procedures
institution's information management procedures and practices
standards for transportation of objects
principles and ethics of conservation
sources of expert advice
legal, ethical and financial responsibilities
cultural protocols
the principles of access and accountability
safe work and manual handling procedures
listening, questioning and clarification
writing business letters, plans, reports
reading plans, reports, schedules
speaking in a friendly and culturally appropriate manner
working collaboratively in a team
leading a team
project management
resource planning and allocation
budget planning and management
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
organisation's mission statement
other organisational documentation, eg organisational charts, floor plans and relevant 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
CV or portfolio evidence
case study project
Communicating ideas and information
(3)
Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)
Planning and organising activities
(3)
Working with others and in teams
(3)
Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)
Solving problems
(3)
Using technology
(2)
Evidence to demonstrate consistent achievement of this unit's outcomes includes:
competence in project management
Concurrent assessment of units
It is recommended that this unit is assessed in conjunction with the unit/s titled:
Maintain a safe and secure environment
Participate in, lead and/or facilitate work teams
Develop a budget
Manage a budget
Underpinning knowledge and skills
Skills and knowledge are required in:
relevant science, technology or history
logistics
institution's object protection and security procedures and practices
safe object handling techniques
institution's storage systems and procedures
institution's information management procedures and practices
standards for transportation of objects
principles and ethics of conservation
sources of expert advice
legal, ethical and financial responsibilities
cultural protocols
the principles of access and accountability
safe work and manual handling procedures
listening, questioning and clarification
writing business letters, plans, reports
reading plans, reports, schedules
speaking in a friendly and culturally appropriate manner
working collaboratively in a team
leading a team
project management
resource planning and allocation
budget planning and management
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
organisation's mission statement
other organisational documentation, eg organisational charts, floor plans and relevant 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
CV or portfolio evidence
case study project
Communicating ideas and information
(3)
Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)
Planning and organising activities
(3)
Working with others and in teams
(3)
Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)
Solving problems
(3)
Using technology
(2)
No information