Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

Centre for Business Studies
and information
Technology
Course Duration and Mode of Study
Students normally undertake this course over a
three or four year period of part-time study. Day,
evening and block release classes are available.
Students normally attend classes for two hours a
week for each unit enrolled. Those enrolled for
block release attend for blocks of one, two or
three days instead of on a weekly basis. On
average two additional hours of work per unit
per week are required for assignments etc. There
is no set number ofunits to complete in any one
year. Students choose the number of units they
wish to study.
Industry Recognition
Completion of 23 units (17 compulsory and six
electives) as listed, and the equivalent of 840
hours of paid approved work experience in a
library, entitles the student to receive an
Associate Diploma of Social Science (Library and
Information Studies). Students completing the
course are qualified for admission as members of
the Library Technicians' Section of the Library
Association of Australia. They may also join the
Australian Library Technicians Association when
partly of fully qualified.
Advanced Standing
Evidence of having completed units of topics
similar to those in the course will be examined.
Exemption from elective units may be granted
for any studies successfully completed at Tertiary
level, e.g., Languages, Literature, Sciences.
Documentation as to syllabus, exit level and pas
in the subject by the awarding institution must
be supplied by the student. When appropriate,
challenge tests will be offered to students who
believe they already possess the required skills
and knowledge embodied in units. Contact the
Ilepartment of Library and Information Studies
for details of exemptions.
Application Procedure
New students are enrolled twice a year subject to
availability of places. Enrolments are in February
for semester one and July for semester two.
Prospective students must complete an
application form which is available from:
Department of 1.ibrary and Information Studies
Swinburne LJniversity of Technology -
TAFE Division
I'rahran Campus,
144 IIigh Street, Prahran, 3181.
'1i.lephone: (03) 522 6773 Iax (03) 529 5294.
Written notification of a place is made no later
than February, lor semester one, and July, for
semester two. Notification of failure to gain a
place is made after rhese dates and when all
places are filled.
Closing Dates
Applicaticlns close on 30 November for semester
one enrolment and on 31 May for semester 2
enrolment. Late applications may be accepted
depending on availability of places.
Off Campus
Students may be able to undertake some units of
this course through the college Off-Campus
Centre. Enquiries should be directed to the Off-
Campus Centre, telephone 522 6798.
Assessment Procedures
To gain the award students must;
* pass all required units by demonstrating
achievement of the performance objectives
as outlined in current syllabus
documentation;
attend 80% of class contact time;
complete 840 hours of paid work experience
in a library concurrent with the course (this
may be part-time or h11-time).
Exemption Applications
Exemption from units may be granted to those
who have passed equivalent subjects at other
institutions. No exemption will be granted for
IISC or VCE subjects where these are part of the
entrance requirement. Application forms are
available at enrolment time.
English Language
Units are conducted in English. Students with
English as a Second Language require advanced
level English. Students must have sufficient
English language skills to undcrstand oral
instructions, read technical books and
magazines, make oral presentations and prepare
written reports.
Fees and Charges
l'he College charges an enrolment fee based on
the maximum contact hours for enrolled units.
The schedule is as follows:-
Band 1 0 - 39 $30
Band 2 40 - 79 $50
Band 3 80 239 $140
Band 4 240 - 359 $210
Band 5 360 - 539 $3 10
Band 6 540 - plus $390
The Student Union also charges a fee which is
compulsory.
Financial Assistance
Students requiring financial assistance can apply
to the Student I.oans Committee. Enquiries
should be directed to the Student Union,
telephone 522 6729, or to the Student