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

CULMS611C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Lend_borrow cultural material

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CULMS611C - Lend_borrow cultural material
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish and implement criteria and procedures for lending and borrowing cultural material.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary for the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying Employability Skills requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application Museums and other 'keepers' of cultural material regularly exchange and share parts of their collections. This unit applies to individuals responsible for establishing and managing this lending/borrowing process, and includes considerable risk assessment and negotiation to protect the integrity of the cultural material. Specialised knowledge is required. Work is undertaken autonomously but in consultation with stakeholders.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Collection Management
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: Establish loans/borrowings criteria and procedures
       
Element: Establish clear conditions for loans/borrowings of cultural material, including care and record keeping requirements
       
Element: Tailor conditions of loans/borrowings to meet the needs of different types of borrower where appropriate
       
Element: Establish risk assessment procedures for both borrowings and loans
       
Element: Clearly specify limits of responsibility in relation to loans/borrowings
       
Element: Establish procedures for monitoring and reviewing the loans and borrowing criteria
       
Element: Consult and communicate with all relevant stakeholders on loans/borrowings procedures
       
Element: Evaluate loan requests
       
Element: Assess condition of item, its suitability for loan, and resources required to prepare for loan
       
Element: Conduct a risk assessment, including consideration of environmental, transportation and security issues
       
Element: Clearly establish/communicate the purpose of the loan
       
Element: Establish/communicate any costs associated with lending and borrowing objects
       
Element: Establish a record and documentation system to accurately record relevant information on the loan to allow for easy access by others
       
Element: Negotiate loans and borrowings
       
Element: Establish lending/borrowing terms and agree with the appropriate people
       
Element: Conduct negotiations with the borrower/lender in accordance with procedures
       
Element: Confirm loan/borrowing conditions and evaluate ability for these to be met
       
Element: Conduct negotiations in a manner that maintains goodwill between individuals and the relevant organisations
       
Element: Accurately document all relevant loans/borrowings agreements in the record and documentation system in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Make appropriate operational arrangements for loan/borrowing to proceed
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

detailed knowledge of procedures and protocols for lending/borrowing cultural material

establishment and use of lending/borrowing procedures for a specific workplace context.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

interaction with others to reflect necessary communication and negotiation

access to relevant policies and procedures manuals

access to a collection for which procedures may be established.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

evaluation of procedures developed by the candidate in relation to their practicality and comprehensiveness

evaluation of procedures and processes developed by the candidate for the lending/borrowing of different types of cultural material

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of issues for consideration when lending/borrowing objects.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CULMS610C Research, describe and document objects.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to consult and negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders

problem-solving skills to identify and develop solutions and contingency management plans related to risks of lending and borrowing

planning and organisational skills to establish and organise coherent processes for lending and borrowing cultural material

literacy skills to both interpret and develop written agreements for lending and borrowing cultural material

numeracy skills to assess and manage costs associated with lending and borrowing cultural material.

Required knowledge

common procedures and practices for borrowing and lending cultural material (specific items and whole collection)

legal, ethical and financial requirements for borrowing and lending cultural material

cultural protocols for borrowing and lending cultural material, including Indigenous protocols

subject matter expertise relevant to the work context

potential sources for borrowing and lending cultural material in a given work context

commonly required resources for borrowing and lending of cultural material

security and protection issues which impact on lending/borrowing.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Loans/borrowings may be short or long-term and may be for:

research

static exhibition

mobile exhibition

education

conservation

Cultural material is defined as 'objects, collections, artworks, specimens, structures or sites' and includes:

archaeological material

books and manuscripts

cultural sites/buildings

ethnographic material

film/audiovisual material

flora and fauna

furniture

photographs

technological/industry items

textiles

works on paper/canvas

Conditions of loans/borrowings may relate to:

cost

insurance

duration

location

display

usage

security

environmental considerations

cultural considerations

copyright

ethical consideration

Record and documentation systems may include:

manual

electronic

Costs associated with lending and borrowing objects may include:

handling

insurance

transportation

security

environment

conservation

packing

documentation

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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