Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Library-Information Services
Certificate III in Library-Information Services
Qualification
National Code:
CUL30104
CUL30104
State Code:
C723
C723
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0913 - Librarianship, Information Management And Curatorial Studies
Original TGA Release Date
05/04/2004
Approved Date
03/06/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
525
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/04/2004
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 05/04/2004 | Current | Approved |
Description
Not applicable.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification the candidate must demonstrate competency in twelve (12) units comprising of:- nine (9) core units plus
- three (3) other units
Complete three (3) other units with at least one (1) from one or more of the following areas of the CUL04 Museum and Library/Information Services Training Package:
- Information Organisation and Management
- Library Customer Service
- Public Programs
- Information and Computer Technology
- 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 a Certificate III. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification.
1. Core Untis
All nine (9) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1781 | CULLB206C | Assist with circulation services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1774 | CULLB001B | Develop and apply knowledge of the library/information services industry | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D1779 | CULLB203C | Develop and use information literacy skills | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C5790 | CUFSAF01B | Follow health, safety and security procedures | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D1780 | CULLB205C | Process and maintain information resources | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1632 | CUECOR03B | Provide quality service to customers | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3525 | BSBCMN205A | Use business technology | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D1782 | CULLB302C | Use cataloguing tools | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1783 | CULLB307C | Use multimedia | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Other Units
Three (3) units to be completed
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4529 | ICAITU006C | Operate computing packages | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1777 | CULLB004B | Process information resource orders | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1778 | CULLB005B | Search databases | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C193 | CUL30199 | Certificate III in Library and Information Services | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D695 | CUL30111 | Certificate III in Information and Cultural Services | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CUL30104 taken from the Museum and Library/Information Services Training Package CUL04 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. CUL04 is endorsed until 30/07/2007.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Central TAFE on 19/05/05.
4. This qualification was updated on 19 September and 7 October, 2008 by the DET to reflect a national continuous improvement version change (V2). The change mostly consisted of removing Key Competencies which were replaced by Employability Skills in all units. Accordingly, all CUL04 units within this qualification received a new national code (ie, B or C version) and a new TAFEWA ID unit number. Updated imported units may have also replaced some units.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Central TAFE on 19/05/05.
4. This qualification was updated on 19 September and 7 October, 2008 by the DET to reflect a national continuous improvement version change (V2). The change mostly consisted of removing Key Competencies which were replaced by Employability Skills in all units. Accordingly, all CUL04 units within this qualification received a new national code (ie, B or C version) and a new TAFEWA ID unit number. Updated imported units may have also replaced some units.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07540) LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES (LEVEL 3)
Traineeship