Certificate IV in Library-Information Services
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Subjects
Core Units |
Complete 10 core units:
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Elective Units |
Complete 6 other units with at least 3 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 Preventive Conservation Multimedia Information and Computer Technology Recordkeeping 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 IV. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification. |
Notes on Certificate IV in Library/Information Services
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.
The workplace context for this qualification will vary, and this context must guide the selection of elective units. An example of appropriate units for a particular job at this level follows.
Library Assistant
CULLB003B Research and analyse information to meet customer needs
CULMS406C Deliver information, activities and events
BSBADM403A Develop and use complex databases
BSBCMN406A Maintain business technology
CUFMEM12A Update web pages
TAADEL301B Provide training through instruction and demonstrated work skills
Pathways...
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Entry Requirements
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Licensing Information
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Employability Skills
Employability Skills Summary
CUL40104 Certificate IV in Library/Information Services
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a library assistant who may provide leadership and guidance to others. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill | Industry requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | creating catalogue descriptions delivering information sessions interpreting and completing workplace documentation responding to customer enquiries using industry and information networks |
Teamwork | working collaboratively as a team member in a library/information service environment, including leading a team |
Problem Solving | adjusting search mechanisms determining approach to conflicting information identifying and resolving cataloguing problems |
Initiative and Enterprise | finding solutions to unusual information requests from customers |
Planning and Organising | analysing complex information for relevance to customer needs prioritising cataloguing tasks |
Self-management | acting responsibly within job role following workplace procedures including OHS organising one's own time effectively |
Learning | conducting training presenting information to others; providing OHS information to work team taking responsibility for improving own work-related skills |
Technology | developing and using databases updating web pages using search engines and automated systems |