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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan construction of display mounts
   • Locate and confirm collection material to be displayed and the relevant liaison personnel
   • Interpret plans and other related documentation
   • Estimate and confirm site requirements according to organisational procedures and guidelines associated with display components and assembly of mounts
   • Confirm mounting and display requirements, components and timelines
   • Assess potential risks and refer to relevant personnel
2. Prepare for the display of cultural material
   • Determine equipment and materials to be used
   • Check and test mounting and display components for compatibility with cultural and conservation requirements of collection material
   • Ensure that mounting and display components are capable of being disassembled and reassembled to meet relocation requirements
   • Maintain records relating to the preparation process and provide to relevant personnel
3. Construct or assemble mountings and display components
   • Assemble existing structure or complete construction according to organisational procedures and within required timeframes
   • Anticipate and address technical problems that arise during process within scope of own role or escalate if required
   • Record information relating to the construction and assembly, and refer to relevant personnel
   • Clean up work site and dispose of waste according to organisational procedures
   • Seek feedback on own work and note areas for improvement

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

assess and agree on mounting and display requirements with colleagues

plan and organise construction work within required timeframes and established equipment and material supplies

construct and assemble mountings for the display of collection material, or adapt an existing structure to accommodate the display, in a safe and sustainable manner

finalise work processes, clean work site and dispose of or recycle waste

complete records relating to finished work.

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:

explain the common equipment, methods and materials used in the construction and assembly of mountings for the display of collection material

identify conservation issues to be considered when displaying collection material

explain security and site requirements for displaying collection material.

explain construction and assembly techniques for commonly used display structures

explain safe work practices and procedures used when preparing display mounts

outline record keeping requirements.

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