Unit of competency Outline

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Develop and apply knowledge of archives

Develop and apply knowledge of archives

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLIB302
State Code
AWG19
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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 apply an understanding of the difference between archives and other collections and how this affects the arrangement and management of collections.It applies to individuals in support roles who require some theoretical and practical understanding of the nature of archives and how they are managed.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Consolidate understanding of archival institutions and records
  • 1.1 Review and analyse archival institutions and their programs
  • 1.2 Differentiate between records, archives and other collection material on the basis of their respective management needs and legislative requirements
  • 1.3 Research records to determine their provenance, purpose and contribution to heritage, culture and evidential value
  • 1.4 Determine risks associated with loss of archival records
2 Develop an understanding of collection management
  • 2.1 Discuss with relevant personnel ways that different elements of archive collections are managed
  • 2.2 Evaluate how collection management needs and processes affect the role of archivists
  • 2.3 Identify linkages between archival principles and processes and legislation and the role of archivists
3 Arrange and describe records
  • 3.1 Research record systems and their metadata
  • 3.2 Arrange and describe records according to archival principles
  • 3.3 Contribute to documentation of archival collections
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9390 CULCNM302A Develop and apply knowledge of archives Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCE47 BSBINS308 Control records Unit of competency