Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBINS505 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide subject access and classify material

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBINS505 - Provide subject access and classify material
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and classify complex material through the application of bibliographic organisation methods and the ability to use interpretation and judgement to deviate from precedents where necessary.The unit applies to information services professionals with highly developed technical skills who work autonomously to facilitate customer access to information.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

organisational cataloguing standards, policies and procedures

current industry cataloguing and classification tools, equipment, materials and industry software packages relevant to performance evidence.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Analyse and create subject headings
  • Analyse subject content of material using knowledge of general concepts and principles of bibliographic control, relevant standards and customer needs
  • Identify and select subject headings according to relevant standards
  • Construct sufficient headings to enhance access to information using standards and authorities lists
  • Consult with relevant stakeholders to determine systematic and reasonable approaches to cataloguing complex material
  • Use chosen classification systems to reflect knowledge of principles of organisation
  • Select a classification number consistent with classification system that reflects understanding of subject content and provides ready access for relevant stakeholders
  • Check catalogues for previously assigned classification numbers for similar items
       
Element: Facilitate continuous improvement of classification and assignment skills
  • Maintain and apply knowledge of changes in classification and assignment practices to enhance classification consistency and quality
  • Consult with colleagues regarding issues with classification and assignment system operations or procedures and take relevant action
  • Report on action taken to rectify issues with classification and assignment system
  • Comply with relevant classification and assignment practice standards
       


Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

construct subject access points, accurately classify material, and review classification process on at least six occasions.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

analyse subject content for subject heading and classification purposes

maintain and apply knowledge of record components

demonstrate a collaborative approach to resolving complex problems

demonstrate use of current industry subject heading and classification systems.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

purpose and function of various classification tools

classification schemes relevant to work context

subject access and control of methods, including:

authority control procedures

subject headings lists

thesauruses

procedures for the application of authority systems and files

methods of modifying and upgrading records to suit relevant stakeholder needs, including:

additional access points

establishing new authorities

current industry trends relating to classification processes

relevant standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Analyse subject content of material using knowledge of general concepts and principles of bibliographic control, relevant standards and customer needs 
Identify and select subject headings according to relevant standards 
Construct sufficient headings to enhance access to information using standards and authorities lists 
Consult with relevant stakeholders to determine systematic and reasonable approaches to cataloguing complex material 
Use chosen classification systems to reflect knowledge of principles of organisation 
Select a classification number consistent with classification system that reflects understanding of subject content and provides ready access for relevant stakeholders 
Check catalogues for previously assigned classification numbers for similar items 
Maintain and apply knowledge of changes in classification and assignment practices to enhance classification consistency and quality 
Consult with colleagues regarding issues with classification and assignment system operations or procedures and take relevant action 
Report on action taken to rectify issues with classification and assignment system 
Comply with relevant classification and assignment practice standards 

Forms

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