Qualification details

Employability Skill 

Industry requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

• communicating workplace information to others
• developing and implementing a communications strategy
• networking with industry and community
• writing a public relations plan and communicating appropriately with colleagues, stakeholders and the media

Teamwork

• collaborating with and managing team members
• running consultation sessions with key stakeholders

Problem Solving

• developing a strategy to overcome a negative public reaction to a particular event
• developing approaches to take account of conflicting views
• identifying and addressing copyright requirements
• resolving problems resulting from faulty equipment

Initiative and Enterprise

• developing innovative and creative concepts for exhibitions or events
• tailoring lending/borrowing conditions to suit different situations/clients
• using alternative maintenance methods to achieve cost effectiveness

Planning and Organising

• assessing facility maintenance needs and contributing to the development of maintenance programs
• developing and managing budgets, strategic and operational plans, marketing and public relations strategies
• establishing, monitoring and evaluating OHS systems and procedures
• establishing operational phases for concept realisation
• managing projects
• organising lending/borrowing procedures
• organising the process for acquiring and disposing of collection items

Self-management

• developing and implementing policies and strategies that reflect the workplace vision and mission
• following workplace procedures
• managing own time effectively

Learning

• coaching colleagues in ways of accepting diversity in relation to colleagues and customers
• identifying training needs in relation to diversity issues
• monitoring skill development needs
• providing workplace training such as OHS
• seeking expert advice when required such as on copyright issues, equipment repair
• taking responsibility for keeping one's own industry knowledge up-to-date

Technology

• determining technical feasibility of proposals
• maintaining equipment
• using electronic communication systems
• using the internet for research

Core Units 

Complete 10 core units :

CULLB510C Develop and maintain community/stakeholder relationships

CULMS201C Develop and apply knowledge of the museum industry

BSBFLM503B Manage effective workplace relationships

CUEFIN01C Develop a budget

CUEFIN02C Manage a budget

CUEOHS02C Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace

CUSADM06A Develop and implement an operational plan

CUSADM09A Address legal and administrative requirements

CUVCON06B Develop concepts for arts organisations or projects

THHGLE22A Manage risk

Elective Units 

Complete 12 other units with at least 7 from one or more of the following areas of the CUL04 Museum and Library /Information Services Training Package :

• Collection Management
• Public Programs
• Preventive Conservation
• Education and Visitor Services
• Exhibition Development and Management
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Museum Practice
• Arts Administration and Management
• Event Management
• Facility Management
• Marketing
• Multimedia

Remaining units may be selected from any relevant endorsed Training Package .

Appendix A provides guidance on suitable packaging levels for all Units of Competency. The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for an Advanced Diploma. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification.