CERTIFICATE III IN LIBRARY / INFORMATION SERVICES (CUL30104)
Course outline
A great starting point for anyone looking to develop a career in library and information services. This course is ideal for new workers wishing to fulfil the role of a Library Trainee or Library Assistant/Aide.
It provides library workers with the skills and knowledge to undertake a range of supervised tasks such as responding to enquiries, assisting with business and multimedia equipment, processing loans and returns of library resources using automated systems and working as part of a library team.
Course structure
| CULLB206C | Assist with circulation services |
| CUFSAF01B | Follow health, safety and security procedures |
| BSBCMN205A | Use business technology |
| CULLB001B | Develop and apply knowledge of the library/information services industry |
| CULLB203C | Develop and use information literacy skills |
| CULLB401C | Assist customers to access information |
| CUECOR03B | Provide quality service to customers |
| CULLB205C | Process and maintain information resources |
| CULLB302C | Use cataloguing tools |
| CULLB004B | Process information resource orders |
| CULLB307C | Use multimedia |
| CUECOR04B | Deal with conflict and resolve complaints |
There are written and practical assessments for each unit. Practical assessment tasks are completed in the workplace and are based on ‘real-life’ library tasks and situations.
Course duration
12 months full time or 24 months part time.
Entry requirements
Prospective students are required to:
- have completed Year 10
- be working in a library or prepared to volunteer in a library
- possess computer skills and have access to a computer and the internet
Course fees
Full fee for 12 units: $4,050
(This includes a $150 non-refundable administration fee)
Government funding may be available to eligible candidates. For more information contact LTSA or your nearest Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) at www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au.
Privately funded or employer assisted enrolments are also accepted.
Career opportunities
- Library Assistant
- Library Aide (school libraries)
- Library Officer
- Circulation Assistant