AC6.1 Identify the appropriate environment in which to maintain and protect items
AC6.2 Control the environment to preserve and protect items
This unit is for an archaeologist who is responsible for the care of items (including artefacts and ecofacts, samples, archives and collections). Items going into store may remain there for a considerable time, so it is essential to be aware of the agents of deterioration, and of the means of monitoring and controlling the environment to ensure optimum storage conditions. It is essential to be able to assess deterioration in the items and to record it accurately. In order to do this effectively, a programme of monitoring both the environment and the condition of the items must be set up.
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