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Library & Museum Technology

Library/Information Services

Certificate IV (CUL40104 )


General Description

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals who apply a broad range of skills, including evaluation and planning, and who may provide leadership and guidance to others, with some responsibility for group outcomes.

Who should enrol in this qualification

Current Certificate Library/Information Services Learners.

  • Existing employees
  • Previously employed
  • Certificate III Library/Information Services Graduates


Do I need any skills?

Certificate III in Library/Information Services or equivalent skills.

Potential learners must attend a pre-enrolment interview at which their suitability for the course will be assessed.
Applicants will be assessed on their ability:

  • To communicate effectively on a one to one basis and in a group
  • To commit themselves to study
  • To communicate in verbal and written formats
  • To show aptitude to work in the library and information environment
  • To demonstrate familiarity with basci computer operations and internet searching

Keyboarding skills and computer literacy are an important competency in the library industry and form an integral part of the training.

As there is a pre requisite for good language, literacy and numeracy skills, most students do not require additional assistance. If a student does demonstrate a need for further learning or counselling, we will arrange a consultation with Student Services and/or Pathways - Literacy.

When I complete this training whats next?

You can progress onto Diploma of Library/Information Services.

The Library Assistant (Certificate IV level) is an employee trained to perform a variety of library and information tasks in support of the work of the professional librarian and para-professional staff.

The Assistant (Certificate IV level) works under the direction of a Librarian/Library Technician. Library Assistants may be employed in all types of libraries, university and college, state and public, private, special schools and other information agencies

How long will it take?

Full time (1year) Part time (max 4 years).

Where can I learn?

Hobart City Campus - 75 Campbell Street
Launceston Alanvale Campus
- Alanvale Road, Newnham
Devonport Campus
- 20 Valley Road

How will I learn?

On/off job, regulatory requirements, analysis of units to identify specific delivery modes, flexible delivery approaches.

  • On campus delivery will occur in classrooms, TAFE Libraries, computing laboratories of the RTO and simulated workplace situations.
  • The workplace and RTO co-operate in the delivery of the selected units with the provision of necessary resources/equipment and provide the learner with the opportunities required to develop the competence.
  • Training program outline to be negotiated with the learner, workplace and RTO to establish the above and training assessment time frames.
  • When a workplace supervisor has assessor qualifications the RTO will supply a training coordinator to ensure training and assessment requirements are met.
  • Assessors require industry related qualifications as detailed within the LIS Training package
  • Costs are considered to ensure training and assessment is practicable, and designed to ensure efficiency for the workplace and the RTO
  • The RTO and the workplace will monitor all OH&S issues for learners

How will I be assessed?

Analysis of units to identify methods such as simulation risk/cost, testimonials, products, actual performance, questioning.

  • Actual classroom/workplace or simulated workplace performance
  • Projects
  • Reports
  • Assessments
  • Tests
  • Supervisor testimonials
  • Work samples
  • Resume
  • Position description
  • Portfolio of evidence

Assessment only/training and Assessment

  • All learners given the opportunity to apply for RCC/RPL (recognition) for units related to the qualification
  • Where a learner can demonstrate current skill in some elements of the unit of competence, they will be given the opportunity to fast track the unit.
  • Each learners level of underpinning knowledge will be assessed and the learner will then be provided with a negotiated training program in an on &/or off-the-job mode to develop the competence.
  • Timely assessments will be provided in line with progression.

What Competencies will I undertake?

To attain the CUL40104 Certificate IV in Library/Information Services 16 units must be achieved:

  • 10 core units; plus
  • 6 other units with at least 3 from one or more of the areas within the Museum and Library/Information Training Package. The remaining may be selected from any endorsed Training Package.

Core units

  • BSBFLM404A Lead work teams
  • CUEOHS01B Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures
  • CULLB001A Develop and apply knowledge of the Library/Information Services industry
  • CULLB002A Obtain information from external and networked sources to meet customer needs
  • CULLB005A Search databases
  • CULLB302B Use cataloguing tools
  • CULLB401B Assist customers to access information
  • CULLB412B Undertake cataloguing activities
  • CULLB602B Use, evaluate and extend own information literacy skills
  • ICAITU006C Operate computing packages

Electives

  • BSBADM306A Create electronic presentations
  • BSBCMN205A Use business technology
  • BSBCMN406A Maintain business technology
  • BSBRKG304A Maintain business records
  • CUFMEM12A Update web pages
  • CULLB003A Research and analyse information to meet customer needs
  • CULLB307B Use multimedia
  • CULLB510B Develop and maintain community/stakeholder relationship
  • CULMS011A Develop a disaster preparedness plan
  • CULMS207B Assist with the presentation of public activities and events
  • CULMS406B Deliver information, activities and events
  • CULMS506B Plan and develop activities, events and programs
  • ICPMM11bA Identify components of multimedia
  • ICPMM15dA Develop a multimedia script
  • ICPMM21cA Capture a digital image
  • ICPMM41cA Incorporate text into multimedia presentations
  • ICPMM42cA Incorporate 2D graphics into multimedia presentations
  • ICPMM43cA Incorporate digital photography into multimedia presentations
  • ICPMM44cA Incorporated audio into multimedia presentations
  • ICPMM65dA Create web pages with multimedia

Fees

Fees effective from 1/1/2008
You'll be surprised at how affordable TAFE Tasmania is - most courses have a cap of $990 for one calendar year of training ($275 with concession). You do not pay HECS. Additional costs may apply to some courses for uniforms, licenses or text books.

Concessions apply to students in receipt of, or dependant of a person in receipt of Centrelink benefits (e.g. Austudy, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, New Start, Pension, Parenting Payment etc.).

For more details on fees please call 1300 655 307.

Program Details

For more information about this course please contact:
Hobart: Library&Museum-South@tafe.tas.edu.au
Launceston: Fiona.Orders@tafe.tas.edu.au
Devonport: Dianne.Traill@tafe.tas.edu.au
Or call the TAFE Tasmania HOTLINE: 1300 655 307

 


Last Updated

Wednesday, 28 May 2008 (M)
 
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