Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, manage and evaluate procedures for the care, maintenance and preservation of collections. It involves the use of analytical, communication and planning skills, as well as knowledge of specific issues that apply to the care, maintenance, minimisation of risk and preservation of both print and electronic materials.
It applies to individuals who work in leadership positions and who are responsible for the physical care of collections.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Knowledge management - collection management
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Learning |
3.6 |
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Reading |
1.3, 1.4 |
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Writing |
1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.6 |
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Oral communication |
1.2, 1.6, 3.5, 3.6 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Interact with others |
1.2, 1.6, 3.5, 3.6 |
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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 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
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 |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5