Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to assess the significance of objects
- Apply assessment methodology
- Compile object files containing available details about objects and their history
- Research the history and provenance of objects and explore their wider historical and environmental context
- Consult with relevant personnel to inform the context, provenance and social values of objects
- Analyse and record the fabric, design, manufacture and condition of objects
- Develop statements of significance
- Identify comparative examples and evaluate them using primary and comparative criteria
- Write statements of significance that describe the value and meaning of objects
- Seek feedback from colleagues on statements of significance
- Enter significance assessments into organisational records in the required format and within required timeframes
- Review assessments of objects