Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 3:29 PM AWST

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Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services

Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services

Qualification
National Code:
CUA20525
State Code:
BOI7
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0913 - Librarianship, Information Management And Curatorial Studies
Original TGA Release Date
13/08/2025
Approved Date
14/11/2025
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
363
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2025
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 13/08/2025 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in administrative and assistant type roles, including in galleries, museums and libraries. They possess the skills to work in a defined context under direct supervision with limited opportunities to work autonomously.

The job roles that relate to this qualification may include cultural services customer service officers and library assistants.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Ten (10)
- Five (5) core units plus
- Five (5) elective units, of which:
- All five (5) elective units can be selected from the elective units listed below

- Up to two (2) elective units may be from this or any other currently endorsed Certificate I or above training package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core units

These units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCD86 BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
OCD34 BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
ODE42 CUAIND212 Develop and apply knowledge of information and cultural services organisations 60 Unit of competency
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
OCD94 BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others 35 Unit of competency
2. Elective units

At least three (3) elective units must be selected from this group.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWX02 SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services 25 Unit of competency
OCD77 BSBINS203 Assist with circulation services 50 Unit of competency
OAO69 CUAEVP211 Assist with the staging of public activities or events 50 Unit of competency
OCE47 BSBINS308 Control records 35 Unit of competency
ODJ43 CUAIND211 Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge 20 Unit of competency
OEB14 SITTGDE018 Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides 40 Unit of competency
OBS37 ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media 25 Unit of competency
ODF36 CUAEVP212 Maintain venue information and provide assistance to visitors 30 Unit of competency
ODH32 CUACNM211 Monitor collections for changes in condition 30 Unit of competency
OBU37 ICTICT215 Operate digital media technology packages 40 Unit of competency
AWH36 CUAPPR202 Participate in planning process for proposed artwork sites 20 Unit of competency
OCE15 BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
OEC52 SITXCCS010 Provide visitor information 20 Unit of competency
OCE41 BSBINS307 Retrieve information from records 30 Unit of competency
OEB22 SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity 20 Unit of competency
OEC53 SITTIND003 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry 25 Unit of competency
AWH35 CUAPPR203 Store finished creative work 20 Unit of competency
OCE05 BSBTEC201 Use business software applications 55 Unit of competency
OEB16 SITTGDE014 Work as a guide 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BGU1 CUA20520 Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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