Diploma of Library/Information Services

Course structure

The course structure below shows what you must do to complete this course. Units/modules are arranged in groups and sometimes also in subgroups.

You must complete each group as specified as well as following the course completion instructions. If a course contains optional groups there will be a statement at the top of the course indicating how many you must do. At the top of any group containing optional subgroups there will be a statement saying how many you must do.

Student Responsibilities in Work Placement

In many TAFE NSW courses, some of the learning and assessment occurs in the workplace or a simulated workplace. A simulated workplace is very similar to a real workplace and may have clients, but is usually within a TAFE NSW campus.

TAFE NSW has a responsibility to protect members of the public (and the students themselves) from being harmed by students taking part in workplace or simulated workplace learning. If there is evidence that your skills or behaviour could present a risk to yourself or other people in the workplace, you may not be allowed to participate in a work placement, at least for a period of time.

To help you understand your responsibilities in the workplace, you will be given a code of practice which indicates expected standards of behaviour. Your teacher will explain to you and your workplace supervisor the range of duties for which you have the skills and knowledge. You must not carry out duties other than those indicated by your teacher.

You need to take particular care if workplace clients are people who may be in vulnerable circumstances - for example, people who are frail, children, young people, people with a disability or people who are receiving a type of service which may put them in vulnerable circumstances (for example, massage therapy or nursing care).

A NSW Commission for Children and Young People Volunteer/Student Declaration must be signed by students in courses where contact will be made with children and young people. This form declares that the student is not prohibited from working with children and young people. In some circumstances students may be required to undertake a criminal records check or a Working with Children Check. Your teacher will give you more information about this.

Students who have committed a breach of discipline or who are assessed as presenting a significant risk to themselves or others during work placement may be prevented from undertaking or continuing further work placement. This may mean they will not complete the course.

Your teacher or an enrolling officer can provide you with more information about this policy. If you are unsure about whether it may prevent you from completing a course you could discuss the matter with a staff member of TAFE NSW Counselling and Career Services.

Course Contents

Online study option

A total of 18 module/units must be completed - 10 core units plus 8 elective units.

Core Units

All 10 module/units must be completed

Modules/Units	Name
CUEOHS01C	Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures
CULLB002B	Obtain information from external and networked sources to meet customer needs
CULLB412C	Undertake cataloguing activities
CULLB602C	Use, evaluate and extend own information literacy skills
CULLB506C	Catalogue and classify material
TAADEL301C	Provide Training Through Instruction and Demonstration of Work Skills
BSBFLM503B	Manage effective workplace relationships
CULLB003B	Research and analyse information to meet customer needs
CULLB508C	Monitor and enhance information access
CULLB509C	Select and acquire information materials

Elective Units

All 8 module/units must be completed

Modules/Units	Name
CULLB001B	Develop and apply knowledge of the library/information services industry
BSBFLM412A	Promote team effectiveness
CULLB401C	Assist customers to access information
CULMS406C	Deliver information, activities and events
ICAB4169B	Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website to specification
ICAU3126B	Use advanced features of computer applications
CUSGEN05B	Make presentations
BSBADM306A	Create Electronic Presentations

Career Opportunities

Library technician.

Entry Requirements

Certificate III in Library/Information Services or equivalent.

Articulation

When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in relevant university courses.

recognition of prior learning

If you have completed other relevant training, you may be eligible to have units of competency from previous training counted towards completion for this course. Talk to your teacher or workplace trainer if you think you may be eligible for recognition of units previously completed.

Sub courses
Use advanced features of computer applications	ICAU3126B
Create Electronic Presentations	BSBADM306A
Promote team effectiveness	BSBFLM412A
Manage effective workplace relationships	BSBFLM503B
Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures	CUEOHS01C
Develop and apply knowledge of the library/information services industry	CULLB001B
Obtain information from external and networked sources to meet customer needs	CULLB002B
Research and analyse information to meet customer needs	CULLB003B
Assist customers to access information	CULLB401C
Undertake cataloguing activities	CULLB412C
Catalogue and classify material	CULLB506C
Monitor and enhance information access	CULLB508C
Select and acquire information materials	CULLB509C
Use, evaluate and extend own information literacy skills	CULLB602C
Deliver information, activities and events	CULMS406C
Make presentations	CUSGEN05B
Provide Training Through Instruction and Demonstration of Work Skills	TAADEL301C
Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website to specification	ICAB4169B