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AG2 Prepare the accommodation of archaeological items

AG2.1 Identify the accommodation requirements of items

Performance Required

This will involve:

1. Identifying, assessing and accurately recording the needs of users and the way the item is likely to be used
2. Ensuring the proposed arrangements take full account of technical and resource constraints
3. Consulting with specialists where necessary to determine the conservation and security needs of items
4. Identifying the environmental conditions necessary to maintain the condition of items
5. Identifying accurately the space requirements of the existing and potential collection
6. Identifying a preferred option to meet requirements and ensuring the specification contains sufficient detail for work to proceed
7. Assessing and implement documentation requirements

Occupational Context

1. Needs of users
   • physical access
   • intellectual access
   • access to documentation
2. Accommodation requirements
   • floor space
   • services
   • equipment
   • power
3. Protecting items against
   • extremes of temperature
   • humidity
   • light
   • theft
   • damage

Knowledge Requirements

You need to know and understand how to:

• Assess the existing space requirements of the collection
• Select a preferred option, including the criteria for selection
• Draw up a specification of the work that is needed

You need to know about:

• Who are the different users of the items
• What handling procedures and equipment might be required
• The technical and resource constraints affecting the work
• The types of environmental conditions that have to be considered
• How space requirements differ according to the use of items
• The protection requirements of the items
• Why it is important to confirm conclusions with specialists

Required Skills

You should demonstrate:

• How to identify and assess the needs of users and the way the item is likely to be used
• How to specify environmental conditions
• Calculate space requirements

Evidence Required

You should provide evidence that you can identify the accommodation requirements of items

The candidate should be questioned, based upon the documentation provided, to explore how they:

• Identify the accommodation requirements of items

Evidence Rules

The candidate should have been involved in organising the preparation of facilities to accommodate items on at least 2 occasions.

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