Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAPRE401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement preventive conservation activities

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAPRE401 - Implement preventive conservation activities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide preventive care of collection material through a sound knowledge of conservation principles, practices and ethics.It applies to individuals who apply their skills in organisations responsible for the care of cultural material, including archives, museums, libraries, galleries and cultural centres. They monitor environmental conditions, assess the condition of collection material and take action to conserve it.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

relevant policies and procedures

cultural material in an appropriate environment

equipment, tools and materials for preventive conservation and basic preservation activities.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Monitor environmental conditions
  • Monitor environmental conditions according to collection needs and identify agents of deterioration affecting collection material
  • Control and adjust environmental conditions within scope of own role
  • Report serious or complex problems to relevant colleagues
       
Element: Assess condition of collection material
  • Examine and assess condition of collection material in the appropriate location, applying knowledge of deterioration patterns
  • Review documentation and record current condition of collection items
  • Consult experts for advice where necessary
       
Element: Undertake preventive conservation
  • Implement preventive conservation activities according to organisational policies and procedures and within required timeframes
  • Research and apply best practice guidelines, cultural protocols, updated knowledge of preservation issues and techniques, and specialist conservation advice
  • Identify the need for assistance and consult with a specialist conservator in relation to more complex issues that arise in collection care
       
Element: Finalise basic preservation activities
  • Ensure conserved collection material is returned to original location where required
  • Communicate conservation activity and any associated learnings with colleagues
  • Complete records of preservation and preventive conservation activities in an appropriate format
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Monitor environmental conditions

1.1 Monitor environmental conditions according to collection needs and identify agents of deterioration affecting collection material

1.2 Control and adjust environmental conditions within scope of own role

1.3 Report serious or complex problems to relevant colleagues

2. Assess condition of collection material

2.1 Examine and assess condition of collection material in the appropriate location, applying knowledge of deterioration patterns

2.2 Review documentation and record current condition of collection items

2.3 Consult experts for advice where necessary

3. Undertake preventive conservation

3.1 Implement preventive conservation activities according to organisational policies and procedures and within required timeframes

3.2 Research and apply best practice guidelines, cultural protocols, updated knowledge of preservation issues and techniques, and specialist conservation advice

3.3 Identify the need for assistance and consult with a specialist conservator in relation to more complex issues that arise in collection care

4. Finalise basic preservation activities

4.1 Ensure conserved collection material is returned to original location where required

4.2 Communicate conservation activity and any associated learnings with colleagues

4.3 Complete records of preservation and preventive conservation activities in an appropriate format

Evidence of the ability to:

identify changes in the condition of collection material and take appropriate routine preventive action to protect collection material from damage and potential hazards and to conserve material

identify agents of deterioration and assess their impact on collections in a timely manner

apply basic conservation techniques and methods that reflect current industry methods when handling equipment, tools and materials during routine examination and conservation of collection material

demonstrate a collaborative approach to the discussion of issues, new techniques and current approaches to conservation

record and report preservation and preventive conservation activities.

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

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

describe the roles of personnel responsible for care of cultural material, including the roles of conservators and unqualified personnel

identify sources of expert assistance on collection care

describe the role of preventive conservation in relation to collections

describe the critical factors contributing to deterioration of collections

clarify the distinction between preservation, conservation and restoration

discuss the application of cultural considerations and protocols for the handling, storage and display of collection material

describe methods of protecting collection material from damage and potential hazards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Monitor environmental conditions

1.1 Monitor environmental conditions according to collection needs and identify agents of deterioration affecting collection material

1.2 Control and adjust environmental conditions within scope of own role

1.3 Report serious or complex problems to relevant colleagues

2. Assess condition of collection material

2.1 Examine and assess condition of collection material in the appropriate location, applying knowledge of deterioration patterns

2.2 Review documentation and record current condition of collection items

2.3 Consult experts for advice where necessary

3. Undertake preventive conservation

3.1 Implement preventive conservation activities according to organisational policies and procedures and within required timeframes

3.2 Research and apply best practice guidelines, cultural protocols, updated knowledge of preservation issues and techniques, and specialist conservation advice

3.3 Identify the need for assistance and consult with a specialist conservator in relation to more complex issues that arise in collection care

4. Finalise basic preservation activities

4.1 Ensure conserved collection material is returned to original location where required

4.2 Communicate conservation activity and any associated learnings with colleagues

4.3 Complete records of preservation and preventive conservation activities in an appropriate format

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Monitor environmental conditions according to collection needs and identify agents of deterioration affecting collection material 
Control and adjust environmental conditions within scope of own role 
Report serious or complex problems to relevant colleagues 
Examine and assess condition of collection material in the appropriate location, applying knowledge of deterioration patterns 
Review documentation and record current condition of collection items 
Consult experts for advice where necessary 
Implement preventive conservation activities according to organisational policies and procedures and within required timeframes 
Research and apply best practice guidelines, cultural protocols, updated knowledge of preservation issues and techniques, and specialist conservation advice 
Identify the need for assistance and consult with a specialist conservator in relation to more complex issues that arise in collection care 
Ensure conserved collection material is returned to original location where required 
Communicate conservation activity and any associated learnings with colleagues 
Complete records of preservation and preventive conservation activities in an appropriate format 

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