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Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Review and update maintenance and preservation procedures

1.1 Assess care and maintenance needs of specific collections based on knowledge of requirements of different types of materials

1.2 Assess the need for, and organise appropriate access to, specialist expertise

1.3 Ensure that where applicable, preservation procedures comply with organisational digital preservation policy

1.4 Review and update policies, systems and procedures for the care, maintenance and preservation of material, anticipating and responding to problems and challenges that may arise

1.5 Incorporate organisational priorities and constraints when developing new and revising existing procedures

1.6 Communicate maintenance and preservation procedures to relevant staff

2. Establish risk-management strategies and procedures

2.1 Identify key risk factors for collections, including digital collections, and assess organisational capability to address risk

2.2 Develop appropriate risk-management strategies to prevent or minimise loss or damage in key areas, including the digital environment

2.3 Develop appropriate migration strategies to ensure preservation of data

2.4 Implement strategies, anticipating and responding to problems and challenges that may arise

3. Evaluate effectiveness of collection maintenance and preservation procedures

3.1 Instigate systems for regularly monitoring collection maintenance and preservation procedures

3.2 Monitor procedures and their implementation to identify aspects needing attention

3.3 Assess the application of safe and secure work practices and take action to address problems that arise

3.4 Contribute to monitoring the collection development and digital preservation policies of the organisation

3.5 Consult with colleagues on a regular basis to obtain feedback on maintenance and preservation procedures

3.6 Use feedback and outcomes of regular monitoring of staff performance and activities to improve procedures and to identify opportunities for own professional development

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Learning

3.6

• Uses feedback to identify opportunities to improve own skills or knowledge

Reading

1.3, 1.4

• Interprets and critically analyses complex text, including ideas and opinions of others and applies general information to specific contexts

Writing

1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.6

• Modifies and creates material that incorporates synthesis of knowledge and information using appropriate terminology and cohesive language in a format appropriate to purpose
• Conveys detailed and specific information and instructions requiring concise use of vocabulary, syntax and grammar

Oral communication

1.2, 1.6, 3.5, 3.6

• Uses sophisticated listening and questioning techniques in discussion of complex ideas and concepts with a wide range of stakeholders, including collection specialists and colleagues
• Explains procedures and instructions to others, choosing language appropriate to audience

Navigate the world of work

1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

• Works autonomously making high level decisions to achieve and improve organisational goals
• Takes a lead role in the development of organisational strategies and procedures

Interact with others

1.2, 1.6, 3.5, 3.6

• Uses a variety of relevant communication tools and strategies in building and maintaining effective working relationships
• Shares knowledge, information and experience openly as an integral part of the working relationship

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6

• Develops, manages and systematically reviews policies, systems and procedures for collection care, maintenance and preservation
• Takes full responsibility for risk management, applying problem solving processes to determine solutions
• Uses formal analytical and lateral thinking techniques for identifying issues, generating and evaluating possible solutions
• Uses digital technologies to create, access and manage metadata
• Shows awareness of the importance of data security and ensuring that digital preservation policies and procedures are implemented

Code and title  

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Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUACNM601 Manage collection maintenance and preservation procedures

CULICM602A Manage collection maintenance and preservation procedures

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent. Minor edits to performance criteria.

Equivalent Unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.