Unit of competency Outline

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Search databases

Search databases

Unit of competency
National Code
CULLB005B
State Code
D1778
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/04/2004
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/09/2008
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
19/09/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to search and retrieve information from a range of databases. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and access databases
  • 1.1 Assess the range of databases available to the information services provider
  • 1.2 Select appropriate database/s to meet specific information needs
  • 1.3 Use correct procedures to access database/s
2 Search databases
  • 2.1 Interrogate databases using a range of appropriate search techniques suited to the information need
  • 2.2 Use and manipulate features of databases to access required information
3 Check and download information
  • 3.1 Ensure that information accessed meets the required scope and purpose
  • 3.2 Conduct further searches when required
  • 3.3 Download and/or print information in accordance with system procedures
  • 3.4 Present and/or organise information in formats appropriate to customer needs
The
Kinetica
Global Books in Print
Bookfinder
Integrated Library Management Systems, e.g. Millennium

libraries (public, private, corporate, school, university etc.)
museums, galleries and archives
record management units
government departments, agencies or shopfronts
business and financial information units
information units within a parent organisation
community advisory organisations or bureaus

Boolean operators
truncation
use of different access points
key words
limiting by date or format
ISBN or ISSN

bibliographic information
downloading of bibliographic and other records
in-print status
current prices

electronic
print-based
verbal
diagrammatic

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

knowledge of the type of scope of databases available to the information services provider
correct use of searching techniques to source information in response to various needs
practical demonstration of skills using current industry systems and equipment
demonstration of skills in response to multiple and varied information needs/requests.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to technology/databases to support information searching.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
direct observation of the candidate using systems to retrieve information
evaluation of appropriateness of information sourced in response to different needs
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of databases and different searching techniques.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CULLB401C Assist customers to access information
CULLB203C Develop and use information literacy skills
other information technology units.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7132 CULLB005A Search databases Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D9431 CULINS403A Search library and information databases Unit of competency