Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Criteria may include:
archival values
available space
client requirements
personal affinity to pieces of work
potential of works to be used as exemplars
potential future use for works
public interest in works
quality of works
quantity and size of works.
Storage needs may involve:
consideration of factors related to:
archival values
dampness
dust
electromagnetic fields
fading
fungi
humidity
insects
light
light-sensitive characteristics of images
deciding on best form of storage, given the condition of a specific work
simple repairs prior to storage, e.g. to mounted materials
stabilising any damage to prevent deterioration in storage.
Protective materials may include:
archival materials
CD cases
characteristics of the materials used in the work, such as:
acid free wrapping or mount board
water absorbent
reflective
enclosures
folders
form of the artwork:
upright
flat
negative sleeves
materials designed to protect fragile objects:
padding
tissues
bubble wrap
box framing.
Procedures may include:
protocols for recording and registering stored work, including ethical considerations
use of protective materials
verbal instructions
workplace procedures:
safety
security
process-specific procedures
recycling
cost control
reporting.
Records may include:
electronic records, e.g. image archiving software
labelling of work:
medium
number
title
year produced
list of stored finished works
model release
permits, contracts containing conditional usage requirements
register of all stored and finished works, e.g. date and usage of photographic material
slide library.

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.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
select works for storage according to agreed criteria
organise the safe storage of finished work
demonstrate knowledge of archival principles and values in the maintenance of stored work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
areas suitable for the storage of finished work.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of candidate organising the storage of finished works
evaluation of items prepared for storage by the candidate
review of records created or maintained by the candidate
discussion and questioning about the care and protection of finished works and the record-keeping system used
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.