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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to assess the significance of objects
   • Research the need for significance assessment, using relevant sources of information
   • Determine goal of undertaking significance assessment
   • Identify organisational policies that relate to significance assessment of objects
2. 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
3. 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
4. Review assessments of objects
   • Reassess significance of objects
   • Update statements of significance to reflect reassessment
   • Amend organisational records
   • Prepare recommendations for further action as required

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

research the history, provenance and comparative examples of objects using reputable sources of information

assess the significance of objects using the appropriate methodology and within required timeframes

develop a statement of significance of the value and meaning of objects that includes:

considered assessment of the value, meaning and importance of objects

benchmark for future use

communication of values for interpretive programs

images, where available, of other comparative objects

record of the crucial provenance details and association of objects

summary of the meaning and importance of objects

summary of the process of investigation and assessment

review assessment of objects and prepare recommendation for further action as required.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

locate and explain the purpose of the following organisational policies regarding managing collections and assessing objects:

policies for accessing and using sources of information for comparative examples

procedures for accessing reputable technical specialists

explain the methodology for significance assessment of objects

explain the difference between primary and comparative criteria in an assessment

describe the procedures for accessing reputable technical specialists

list sources of information for comparative examples that relate to:

national, state and local government public records

online collections databases

organisational policies and procedures.

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