Certificate IV in Library and Information Services - BSB42115

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E

This qualification is part of the Business Services Training Package. It reflects the role of individuals who use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Structure

15 units: 6 core
9 elective

Subjects

Develop and apply knowledge of archives
Design and develop interpretive displays
Operate application software packages
Lead team effectiveness
Troubleshoot digital media
Present information on activities, events and public programs
Use integrated library management systems
Write simple documents
Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments
Manage and monitor business or records systems
Provide multimedia support
Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides
Prepare display mounts for collection material
Implement facility maintenance programs
Review and maintain a website
Work with cultural material
Implement preventive conservation activities
Use established cataloguing tools
Catalogue objects into collections
Write content for web pages
Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities
Assist customers to access information
Process and maintain information resources
Use digital devices
Assess the significance of collection objects
Install and dismantle exhibition elements
Provide work skill instruction
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
Record and maintain collection information
Obtain information from external and networked sources
Consolidate and maintain industry knowledge
Use and respect copyright
Deliver and monitor a service to customers
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials
Assist with circulation services
Organise personal work priorities and development
Digitise complex images for reproduction
Work effectively in a business continuity context
Work safely in the construction industry
Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
Complete a range of cataloguing activities
Search library and information databases