Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Exhibition
may be fabricated and installed in-house or with assistance from external agencies and contractors.

Exhibition features may include objects, exhibition furniture and display equipment, electronic support material, text and graphics and may involve fixtures and fittings such as:
display cases, stands, plinths, drawers, racks, tracks
light fittings
sound outlets
film and video screens
electronic devices eg timers
computer equipment
environmental monitoring and control systems
special exhibition features
customised supports
hanging system supports

A sequence of procedures for dismantling exhibition may include procedures for:
exhibition's contents
packing, inventory and transportation
safety and manual handling
object handling
hardware storage and/or disposal

Critical aspects of evidence

Evidence to demonstrate consistent achievement of this unit's outcomes includes:

competency in handling objects with care and precision and in safe working practices and manual handling

Concurrent assessment of units

This unit may be assessed concurrently with the following unit/s of competency:

Maintain a safe and secure environment
Participate in, lead and/or facilitate work teams

Underpinning knowledge and skills

Skills and knowledge are required in:

institution's functions
institution's fabrication, installation and dismantling procedures
design and construction techniques
safe object handling techniques
safe work practices and manual handling
listening, questioning and clarification
oral reporting
reading and interpreting exhibition designs, plans and specifications
writing
working collaboratively in a team
team leadership
practical installation techniques
manual dexterity when working with objects
using specialised equipment where required such as forklifts, electrical devices etc and evidence of compliance with relevant legislative requirements
performing work, where appropriate, to the standard in other industry competency standards

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
portfolio of evidence
case study project

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)