Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Library and Information Services

Diploma of Library and Information Services

Qualification
National Code:
BSB52115
State Code:
AZJ4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0913 - Librarianship, Information Management And Curatorial Studies
Original TGA Release Date
14/01/2016
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1165
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 30/08/2019 Current Approved
2.00 27/09/2018 Replaced Approved
1.00 14/01/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals with a sound theoretical knowledge base who use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work or the work of a team. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have some responsibility for the output of others.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = nineteen (19)
- seven (7) core units plus
- twelve (12) elective units, of which:
- nine (9) elective units must be selected from Group A and/or Group B
- up to three (3) may be selected from Group A, B and/or Group C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.

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.

Note: To meet accreditation requirements as a Library Technician, at least seven (7) elective units must be from Group A.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWG13 BSBLIB402 Consolidate and maintain industry knowledge 60 Unit of competency
AWG04 BSBLIB503 Develop and promote activities, events and public programs 60 Unit of competency
AWF91 BSBLIB604 Extend own information literacy skills to locate information 100 Unit of competency
AUW54 ICTSAS410 Identify and resolve client ICT problems 35 Unit of competency
AUI57 BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
AUM47 BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
AWF93 BSBLIB513 Monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Nine (9) elective units must be selected from Group A and/or Group B.
Note: To meet accreditation requirements as a Library Technician, at least seven (7) elective units must be from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWG01 BSBLIB508 Analyse and describe information resources 100 Unit of competency
AWG12 BSBLIB403 Complete a range of cataloguing activities 100 Unit of competency
AWF92 BSBLIB603 Contribute to collection management 100 Unit of competency
AWF97 BSBLIB512 Develop and maintain community and stakeholder relationships 100 Unit of competency
AWG02 BSBLIB506 Maintain digital repositories 50 Unit of competency
AWG09 BSBLIB406 Obtain information from external and networked sources 60 Unit of competency
AWG00 BSBLIB507 Promote literature and reading 30 Unit of competency
AWF99 BSBLIB509 Provide subject access and classify material 100 Unit of competency
AWF96 BSBLIB511 Research and analyse information to meet customer needs 60 Unit of competency
AUL60 BSBEBU401 Review and maintain a website 60 Unit of competency
AWG08 BSBLIB407 Search library and information databases 50 Unit of competency
AWF98 BSBLIB510 Use and monitor advanced functions of integrated library management systems 100 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Nine (9) elective units must be selected from Group A and/or Group B.
Note: To meet accreditation requirements as a Library Technician, at least seven (7) elective units must be from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWF90 BSBLIB605 Analyse and describe specialist and complex material 100 Unit of competency
AWF55 CUACNM501 Assess the significance of collections 40 Unit of competency
AWF45 CUAEVP501 Coordinate the installation and dismantling of exhibitions 55 Unit of competency
AUJ99 BSBRKG601 Define recordkeeping framework 30 Unit of competency
AWF43 CUAEVP502 Develop and implement exhibition interpretive strategies 100 Unit of competency
AUH02 BSBCON601 Develop and maintain business continuity plans 50 Unit of competency
AUS35 FNSORG501 Develop and manage a budget 50 Unit of competency
AWF95 BSBLIB602 Develop and monitor procedures for the movement and storage of collection material 60 Unit of competency
AWG03 BSBLIB505 Develop disaster management plans 40 Unit of competency
AWG06 BSBLIB504 Develop exhibition concepts 80 Unit of competency
AUI86 BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
OBA88 BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area 50 Unit of competency
AUP94 ICTWEB417 Integrate social web technologies 40 Unit of competency
AUH47 BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
AUI71 BSBRKG502 Manage and monitor business or records systems 45 Unit of competency
AWF54 CUACNM601 Manage collection maintenance and preservation procedures 100 Unit of competency
AWG07 BSBLIB501 Manage lending and borrowing processes for collections 30 Unit of competency
AUK69 BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
AUM52 BSBRSK501 Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
AWG05 BSBLIB502 Manage the development of collections 50 Unit of competency
AUJ80 BSBRKG608 Plan management of records over time 60 Unit of competency
AWR23 SITTGDE005 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities 35 Unit of competency
AWR16 SITTGDE010 Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments 60 Unit of competency
AVB21 CHCVOL003 Recruit, induct and support volunteers 25 Unit of competency
AWF94 BSBLIB601 Research and document collection material 60 Unit of competency
AUI91 BSBPMG522 Undertake project work 45 Unit of competency
AUP89 ICTWEB418 Use development software and ICT tools to build a basic website 20 Unit of competency
AWF62 CUAATS504 Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material 30 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

Up to three (3) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWY77 TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs 40 Unit of competency
AWF46 CUAEVP403 Install and dismantle exhibition elements 40 Unit of competency
AWF44 CUAFIM401 Obtain revenue to support operations 40 Unit of competency
AUS75 FNSPIM412 Participate in formal communication processes 30 Unit of competency
AUM05 BSBMKG413 Promote products and services 20 Unit of competency
AWG18 BSBLIB303 Provide multimedia support 50 Unit of competency
AVB79 CHCLLN001 Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs 35 Unit of competency
AWQ44 SITXHRM002 Roster staff 50 Unit of competency
AUU37 ICTICT308 Use advanced features of computer applications 35 Unit of competency
AWG17 BSBLIB305 Use established cataloguing tools 50 Unit of competency
AUW83 ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement 20 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
AUK28 BSBWRT401 Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D697 CUL50111 Diploma of Library and Information Services Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFS8 BSB50520 Diploma of Library and Information Services Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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