Modification History
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Release 1 |
This qualification first released with CUL11 Library, Information and Cultural Services Training Package version 1.0 |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals with a sound theoretical knowledge base who use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work or the work of a team. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some responsibility for the output of others.
Job roles
Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include:
- access services officer
- collection development officer
- digital services officer
- document delivery officer
- education assistant (museums and galleries)
- gallery technician
- information services officer
- journals officer
- library technician
- metadata officer
- museum coordinator
- museum technician
- preparator
- regional curator
- special collections officer
- technical services officer.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates entering this qualification may:
- have completed CUL40111 Certificate IV in Library, Information and Cultural Services, or other relevant qualifications
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- have vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior support roles but with no formal qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may choose to undertake studies at a higher education level.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 19
7 core units plus
12 elective units of which:
- 9 units must be from Group A and/or Group B elective units below
- 3 units may be from Group A, B and/or C elective units below; and/or from a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Note: To meet Library Technician skill requirements, at least 7 elective units must be from Group A.
Core units
BSBCUS501B Manage quality customer service
BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
CULIND401A Consolidate and maintain industry knowledge
CULINL601A Extend own information literacy skills to locate information
CULRSK501A Monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements
TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group based learning
Group A elective units
Library and information services
CULICM601A Contribute to collection management
CULINL501A Promote literature and reading
CULINM401A Complete a range of cataloguing activities
CULINM502A Provide subject access and classify material
CULINM503A Use and monitor advanced functions of integrated library management systems
CULINS402A Obtain information from external and networked sources
CULINS403A Search library and information databases
CULINS501A Research and analyse information to meet customer needs
Group B elective units
Administration
BSBCON601A Develop and maintain business continuity plans
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
BSBRSK501A Manage risk
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness
CHCORG525C Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CULPRE501A Develop disaster management plans
CULREL501A Develop and maintain community and stakeholder relationships
FNSORG501A Develop and manage a budget
Collection management
CULATS501A Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material
CULCNM501A Assess the significance of collections
CULCNM502A Manage lending and borrowing processes for collections
CULCNM503A Manage the development of collections
CULCNM601A Research and document collection material
CULCNM602A Develop and monitor procedures for the movement and storage of collection material
CULICM602A Manage collection maintenance and preservation procedures
Information management
BSBRKG502B Manage and monitor business or records systems
BSBRKG601B Define recordkeeping framework
BSBRKG608B Plan management of records over time
CULICM501A Maintain digital repositories
CULINM501A Analyse and describe information resources
CULINM601A Analyse and describe specialist and complex material
Information technology
BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website
ICASAS410A Identify and resolve client IT problems
ICAWEB417A Integrate social web technologies
ICAWEB418A Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website
ICAWEB420A Write content for web pages
Exhibitions and visitor programs
CULEVP501A Coordinate the installation and dismantling of exhibitions
CULEVP502A Develop and implement exhibition interpretive strategies
CULEVP503A Develop and promote activities, events and public programs
CULEVP504A Develop exhibition concepts
SITTGDE006A Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities
SITTGDE012A Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments
Group C elective units
Administration
BSBMKG413A Promote products and services
BSBWRT401A Write complex documents
CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CUVFIM401A Obtain revenue to support operations
FNSPIM412A Participate in formal communication processes
SITXHRM003A Roster staff
TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs
Information technology
CULDMT301A Provide multimedia support
ICAICT308A Use advanced features of computer applications
ICAWEB201A Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
Information management
CULINM301A Use established cataloguing tools
Exhibitions and visitor programs
CULEVP403A Install and dismantle exhibition elements
Selecting elective units for different outcomes
The context for this qualification varies and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes follow.
Library technician
The following elective units could be included:
- BSBPMG510A Manage projects
- CULICM601A Contribute to collection management
- CULICM501A Maintain digital repositories
- CULINL501A Promote literature and reading
- CULINM401A Complete a range of cataloguing activities
- CULINM502A Provide subject access and classify material
- CULINM503A Use and monitor advanced functions of integrated library management systems
- CULINS402A Obtain information from external and networked sources
- CULINS403A Search library and information databases
- CULINS501A Research and analyse information to meet customer needs
- ICASAS410A Identify and resolve client IT problems
- ICAWEB417A Integrate social web technologies
Regional curator
The following elective units could be included:
- BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website
- CHCORG525C Recruit and coordinate volunteers
- CULATS501A Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material
- CULCNM501A Assess the significance of collections
- CULCNM502A Manage lending and borrowing processes for collections
- CULCNM503A Manage the development of collections
- CULCNM601A Research and document collection material
- CULCNM602A Develop and monitor procedures for the movement and storage of collection material
- CULEVP503A Develop and promote activities, events and public programs
- CULEVP504A Develop exhibition concepts
- CULICM602A Manage collection maintenance and preservation procedures
- CULPRE501A Develop disaster management plans