Unit of competency Outline

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Move and store collection material

Move and store collection material

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACNM311
State Code
ODD12
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to handle, pack and unpack collection material when moving or storing it. It involves using techniques, tools and equipment to move and store the material according to organisational policies and procedures. The unit applies to those who move and store different types of collection material within the same building of an organisation or to an external location. Storage may be short or long-term.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine movement and storage requirements
  • 1.1 Assess documentation and determine scope of work required for movement and storage of collection material
  • 1.2 Identify organisational policies and procedures and specific requirements for moving and storing material and confirm with required personnel
  • 1.3 Assess collections and estimate projected current and future storage requirements with required personnel
  • 1.4 Seek specialist advice or assistance where required
2. Complete collection material packing procedures
  • 2.1 Select packing materials, tools and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Handle collection material safely and in a manner that maintains integrity of collection material
  • 2.3 Pack collection material according to conservation and sustainability principles
  • 2.4 Label packaging according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.5 Recycle and dispose of waste according to organisational policies and procedures
3. Move collection material
  • 3.1 Select handling and moving equipment according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Handle collection material in a manner that protects individual items and contributes to loading and unloading process
  • 3.3 Identify hazardous items and load them according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Inspect load prior to transportation and confirm items are loaded and secured according to organisational policies and procedures, and adjust as required
  • 3.5 Prepare transportation documentation according to organisational policies and procedures
4. Arrange collection material and update records
  • 4.1 Unpack and arrange collection material and update records
  • 4.2 Install, position and store collection material as required according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Clear and clean work areas according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.4 Refer problems with arranging collection material to required personnel as required
  • 4.5 Update existing movement and storage records and prepare new records as required according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.6 Store records according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF60 CUACNM301 Move and store collection material Unit of competency