2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

58 I TAFE Courses I Business and Management
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICES
CUl50199 Diploma of library and Information
Services
VTAC code: 78801
The Diploma of Library and Information Studies incorporates the Certificate III in
Library and Information Studies. The Certificate III concentrates on introducing
and developing skills to work in a variety of assistant roles whilst developing
sound knowledge of the library/information systems. The Diploma level develops
broader and specialist knowledge and skills required to manage practices within
the library/information sector.
Campus
Prahran
Career opportunities
Library technicians and library officers in a wide range of library types and other
information agencies.
Graduates may also be granted 'advanced standing' into degree courses in the
library and information sciences in some institutions.
Course duration
Two years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Structure
The first semester of the Diploma is made up of the Certificate III modules.
Students may finish their studies at this point and receive a Certificate III or they
may go on to a further three semesters of study at the Diploma level. Students
may also undertake the course part-time. Both day and evening weekly classes
are available. Some modules are offered in block mode i.e. over a number of full
days. Some modules are also available by 'flexible delivery' involving little or no
class attendance.
Workplace Assessment
From 2001 people who are employed in libraries and other information agencies
and who believe that they already possess any of the competencies listed in the
Library and Information Services training package may apply to be assessed in the
workplace. Please contact Dianne Leslie on 9214 6738 for further details.
Course subjects
Year 1
Semester 1 (Certificate 111)
The following competencies plus Industry Placement 1 are required.
CULLB201A
CULLB202A
CULLB204A
CULLB205A
CULLB206A
BSl404A
CULLB301A
CULLB302A
CULLB303A
CULLB304A
CULLB305A
CULLB307A
Assist clients to use an information service effectively
Assist with the maintenance of the service area
Manage own work performance and learning
Prepare process and store resources
Assist with circulation services
Train small groups
Particate in a work team
Use bibliographic methods
Access and process resources
Contribute to promotional programs and activities for clients
Process orders
Semester 2 (Diploma)
Use multimedia equipment
The competencies in the following three semesters, plus Industry Placement 2 and
Certificate III, above, are required.
CULLB205A
CULLB206A
CULLB401 A
CULLB402A
CULLB403A
CULLB405A
Prepare, process and store resources
Assist with circulation services
Contribute to client access to information
Contribute to effective working relationships
Develop and apply own information literacy skills in working with
clients
Manage own work development and learning
CULLB406A Organise and coordinate work activities
CULMS413A Use Information Technology (from Museum Training Package)
Year 2
Semester 1
CULLB501A Apply basic preservation techniques (from Museum Training
Package)
CULLB502A Deliver information literacy programs for clients
CULLB503A Organise information for client access
CULLB507 A Contribute to col/ection development
CULLB509A Coordinate selection and acquisition of information
CULLB510A Establish and maintain consultation with, and promotion to, client
groups
Semester 2
BSl401A Plan assessment
BSl402A Conduct assessment
BSl403A Review assessment
CULLB407A Use networked services effectively to provide access to
information
CULLB501A Contribute to the organisation and coordination of the work of
others
CULLB504A Provide clients with access to required information
CULLB505A Analyse and describe material
CULLB506A Catalogue and classify material
CULLB511 A Lead a team
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent. or
mature age is required for the Diploma.
No formal entry requirements apply to the Certificate III. Applicants should
possess basic communication and keyboard skills, along with word processing
and spreadsheet fundamentals. Bridging courses are available in these areas if
needed.
Application procedure
Full-time (Semester 1) Diploma applications must be made through the Victorian
Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
Applicants who wish to enrol in the Certificate III, study part-time or commence
mid-year should apply directly to the Department of Business and eCommerce by
completing the online application form at: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/buscom/
appform.htm
Further information
Contact the School of Business and eCommerce on:
Telephone: (03)9214 6769 or (03)9214 6798
Email: tafebus@groupwise.swin.edu.au
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/buscom
MANAGEMENT
14249ACT Certificate III in Management
14248ACT Certificate IV in Management
14247ACT Diploma of Management
14246ACT Advanced Diploma of
Management
The Advanced Diploma of Management is a nested program and incorporates the
Diploma of Management, Certificate IV in Management, and Certificate III in
Management. The Certificate III is the first stage in the Diploma of Management
and concentrates on introducing basic management concepts. The Advanced
Diploma concentrates on introducing further management modules to build on the
knowledge gained from completing the nested program.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002