CUACNM511 — Assess the significance of collections

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What an assessment for CUACNM511 must cover

58 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 10 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to assess the significance of collections

1.1Identify collections to be assessed
1.2Determine purpose for undertaking significance assessment
1.3Identify organisational policies and procedures relating to significance assessment of collection
1.4Identify factors that may impact on assessment in consultation with colleagues

2 Apply assessment methodology

2.1Research history and wider context of collection using different sources of information
2.2Review scope and themes of collection and compare to organisational policies
2.3Determine social value and cultural significance of collection in consultation with required personnel
2.4Analyse and describe the condition of collection according to organisational policies and procedures

3 Develop statements of significance

3.1Identify and compare collection with similar collections
3.2Assess significance against primary and comparative criteria
3.3Describe value, meaning and cultural significance of collection using written statements of significance
3.4Seek feedback from required personnel on statement of significance
3.5Enter significance assessment into organisational records according to organisational policies and procedures

4 Review assessments of collections

4.1Reassess significance of collection
4.2Update statement of significance as required
4.3Amend organisational records according to organisational policies and procedures
4.4Prepare recommendations for further action as required according to organisational policies and procedures

Performance evidence

assess the significance of at least one collection according to organisational policies and procedures, including:
identifying the purpose of undertaking a significance assessment of collections
identifying factors that may impact on the significance assessment of collections and planning work accordingly
researching history of collection, wider context, origin information and comparative examples
identifying and accessing sources of information that adhere to organisational policies and procedures
assessing the significance of collection using methodology that meets organisational policies and procedures
completing a significance assessment of collection, developing a statement of significance of its value and meaning, including:
considered assessment of the value, meaning and importance of collection
benchmark for future use
communication of values for interpretive programs
images, where available, of other comparative collections
record of the crucial origin details and association of objects within collection
summary of the meaning and importance of collection
summary of the process of investigation and assessment.
consult with required personnel about the origin of objects in collection and the collection’s significance
complete tasks with awareness of cultural sensitivities attached to collections.

Knowledge evidence

organisational policies and procedures for managing and assessing the significance of collections, including those relating to:
mission, purpose, and key themes
documentation formats and record keeping requirements
timeframes and schedules
sources of information and their reliability
process for accessing technical specialists
methodology for significance assessment of collections
differences between primary and comparative criteria in an assessment
process for locating, interpreting, interrogating and verifying sources of information to assist in assessing collection significance
cultural sensitivities of different collections
industry standard technology used to manage and assess collections including record keeping systems
sources of information for comparative examples that relate to:
national, state and local government public records
online collections databases
organisational policies and procedures.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Interprets numerical information and applies basic mathematical calculations when recording value of collections
Oral communication: Provides and seeks information about collections using language and features applicable to audience and context • Clarifies understanding and seeks more detailed information using questioning and listening techniques
Reading: Locates, analyses and interprets information and determines job requirements
Writing: Develops material for a specific purpose and conveys explicit statements and recommendations using clear and detailed language • Prepares and updates records in required format
Initiative and enterprise: Systematically gathers and analyses required information and evaluates options when making decisions
Planning and organising: Plans, prioritises and implements required tasks according to organisational policies and procedures
Problem solving: Identifies and analyses issues using problem solving techniques
Self-management: Works independently and collectively when assessing the significance of collections • Takes personal responsibility for following organisational policies and procedures
Teamwork: Collaborates and cooperates with others and discusses significance issues and joint outcomes • Involves others in decision making using collaborative processes as part of the decision-making process
Technology: Undertakes research, enters data and presents information using digital technologies and systems

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