This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply well-developed recordkeeping 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
Medical Records Officer
Records and Information Officer
Records and Information Clerk.
Subjects
Total number of units = 10
4 core units plus
6 elective units
2elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below or from an equivalent level qualification within the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.
The remaining 4 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, 1 unit may be selected from either a Certificate III or Diploma qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
BSB30807 Certificate III in Recordkeeping or other relevant qualifications
OR
after achieving the Recordkeeping Skill Set within this Training Package
OR
with vocational experience in recordkeeping but without a formal qualification.
Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:
Administration Officer
Assistant Records Clerk
Assistant Registry Officer.
This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:
BSB51707 Diploma of Recordkeeping.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
communicating and documenting complex relationships
consulting about and negotiating solutions for information needs
preparing document specifications for managing records
promoting products and services to internal and/or external clients
using a high level of communication and linguistic competence
Teamwork
consulting and maximising team involvement in developing new systems and processes
delegating responsibilities and networking with others
relating to a diverse range of internal and external clients
Problem-solving
analysing systems and using design skills as required
generating solutions to workplace information and recordkeeping needs
Initiative and enterprise
analysing systems and using design skills as required
generating solutions to workplace information and recordkeeping needs
Planning and organising
accessing, analysing and evaluating information
developing and validating procedures and guidelines
developing contingency plans and budgets
monitoring business performance and setting performance targets
Self-management
managing time and ensuring compliance with legislation and organisational policies and procedures
Learning
improving the performance of systems based on feedback
maintaining knowledge of products and services
Technology
collecting and manipulating data using appropriate technology
ensuring systems are appropriate for information storage, security and retrieval
