Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Library, Information and Cultural Services

Certificate IV in Library, Information and Cultural Services

Qualification
National Code:
CUL40111
State Code:
D696
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0913 - Librarianship, Information Management And Curatorial Studies
Original TGA Release Date
20/12/2011
Approved Date
08/03/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
712
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2011
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 20/12/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use welldeveloped skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job roles
Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include:
arts officer
centre officer-in-charge
client services officer
curatorial assistant
digital services officer
gallery assistant or officer
heritage officer
information services assistant
installation assistant
library assistant or officer
museum assistant or officer.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)
Six (6) core units plus
Nine (9) elective units of which:
- five (5) units must be from Group A elective units
- at least two (2) units must be from Group A and/or B elective units
- up to two (2) units may be from Group A, B, and/or C elective units below; or from a Certificate III, IV or 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.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D9415 CULIND401A Consolidate and maintain industry knowledge 60 Unit of competency
D1561 CUEOHS01C Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures 20 Unit of competency
D1031 BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
D9401 CULDMT301A Provide multimedia support 50 Unit of competency
D1632 CUECOR03B Provide quality service to customers 20 Unit of competency
D2781 BSBIPR401A Use and respect copyright 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least five (5) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D9392 CULCNM401A Assess the significance of collection objects 40 Unit of competency
D9429 CULINS401A Assist customers to access information 60 Unit of competency
D9426 CULINS201A Assist with circulation services 50 Unit of competency
D9420 CULINM401A Complete a range of cataloguing activities 100 Unit of competency
D9405 CULEVP402A Design and develop interpretive displays 100 Unit of competency
D9433 CULPRE401A Implement preventive conservation activities 40 Unit of competency
D9430 CULINS402A Obtain information from external and networked sources 60 Unit of competency
D9404 CULEVP401A Present information on activities, events and public programs 40 Unit of competency
D9394 CULCNM403A Record and maintain collection information 50 Unit of competency
D9431 CULINS403A Search library and information databases 50 Unit of competency
D9421 CULINM402A Use integrated library management systems 30 Unit of competency
D9395 CULCNM404A Work with cultural material 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S6725 SITXMPR001A Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials 40 Unit of competency
S6440 SITTGDE007A Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides 40 Unit of competency
D3146 ICPPP422C Digitise complex images for reproduction 50 Unit of competency
D9406 CULEVP403A Install and dismantle exhibition elements 40 Unit of competency
D0985 BSBRKG502B Manage and monitor business or records systems 45 Unit of competency
S6439 SITTGDE006A Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities 35 Unit of competency
D9393 CULCNM402A Prepare display mounts for collection material 50 Unit of competency
S6445 SITTGDE012A Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments 60 Unit of competency
D0675 BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website 60 Unit of competency
D3183 ICPPR386A Troubleshoot digital media 70 Unit of competency
D8120 ICAWEB201A Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement 20 Unit of competency
D2777 BSBCON401A Work effectively in a business continuity context 30 Unit of competency
W9434 CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry 4 Unit of competency
D8143 ICAWEB420A Write content for web pages 30 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D9389 CULCNM301A Catalogue objects into collections 80 Unit of competency
D9390 CULCNM302A Develop and apply knowledge of archives 60 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D6190 SISXFAC303A Implement facility maintenance programs 20 Unit of competency
D7845 ICAICT203A Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
D1028 BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
D9428 CULINS301A Process and maintain information resources 50 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
D7838 ICAICT104A Use digital devices 30 Unit of competency
D9419 CULINM301A Use established cataloguing tools 50 Unit of competency
D1055 BSBWRT301A Write simple documents 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C724 CUL40104 Certificate IV in Library-Information Services Qualification
AXC0 CUL40204 Certificate IV in Museum Practice Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZK3 BSB42115 Certificate IV in Library and Information Services Qualification
VET Info Notes
This is an example program of the qualification code CUL40111 taken from the Library, Information and Cultural Services CUL11 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national register at www.tga.gov.au.

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS on 08/03/2012.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07560) LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES (LEVEL 4) Traineeship