Unit of competency Outline

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Develop and apply knowledge of information and cultural services organisations

Develop and apply knowledge of information and cultural services organisations

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAIND212
State Code
ODE42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
09/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source, update and maintain knowledge of information and cultural services organisations. It involves researching information and cultural services organisations, identifying trends, emerging technologies and employment opportunities and storing or applying information in an applicable way. The unit applies to those who provide a support role in organisations such as libraries, information services, galleries, museums, archives or records management.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source and collect information
  • 1.1 Locate different types of information and cultural services using sources and within required timeframes that meet organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Identify applicable organisations and collect information about the role and key services they provide in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.3 Identify relevant industries which have a relationship with information and cultural services
  • 1.4 Organise collected information according to organisational policies and procedures
2. Update and maintain information
  • 2.1 Review industry information and confirm currency
  • 2.2 Identify trends and emerging technologies applicable to information and cultural services sectors
  • 2.3 Locate key information on employment, volunteer opportunities and conditions in information and cultural services and share with required personnel
3. Finalise process
  • 3.1 Store collected and updated information in format that meets organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Apply collected information to job role or when seeking employment opportunities
  • 3.3 Seek feedback on information gathering process and note areas for future improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF42 CUAIND202 Develop and apply knowledge of information and cultural services organisations Unit of competency