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Consolidate and maintain industry knowledge

Consolidate and maintain industry knowledge

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLIB402
State Code
AWG13
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
091301 - Librarianship And Information Management
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and apply knowledge of library and information services and/or the cultural industry sectors of museums and galleries, and maintain its currency.It applies to individuals who are working in or seeking work in organisations providing library and information services and/or galleries and museums, and who work autonomously according to established procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Undertake industry research
  • 1.1 Use sources of information to research industry developments and their impact on current work practices
  • 1.2 Collect information on the role and significance of information or cultural industries to local communities
  • 1.3 Identify similarities and differences between industry organisations
  • 1.4 Consolidate understanding of the roles of relevant peak professional associations and industry bodies
2 Source and apply information about trends
  • 2.1 Source and monitor information about key issues and trends and investigate their impact on the industry
  • 2.2 Research current and emerging technologies and their potential application in the workplace
  • 2.3 Source and monitor information about career opportunities and employment conditions
  • 2.4 Organise and store collected information in an easily accessible format
  • 2.5 Discuss and share information about key issues and trends, and emerging technologies with colleagues
3 Research industry structures and operations
  • 3.1 Source information about different industry structures and operations
  • 3.2 Analyse underpinning philosophies and funding models of different industry sectors and link to service provision
  • 3.3 Identify and source information about legislation that affects relevant industry sectors
  • 3.4 Review information on professional ethics and codes of practice for relevant industry sectors
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9415 CULIND401A Consolidate and maintain industry knowledge Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG14 BSBINS407 Consolidate and maintain library industry knowledge Unit of competency