Start your career in information and cultural services. In this course you will learn how to perform a range of skilled tasks, including cataloguing, multimedia and business technology.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and Industry
• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Burst Mode, Class Contact, E-learning, On campus, Industry, On-line, On-line Flexible, Traineeship and Workplace
• Course code:
  CUL30111
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• arts officer
• customer service officer – galleries, libraries, archives, records and museums
• gallery officer
• heritage officer
• library assistant
• library officer
• museum assistant
• museum officer
• records officer
• visitor liaison officer

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a broad range of skills and knowledge in a wide variety of environments within the Library, Information and Cultural Services.

To successfully complete the qualification participants must complete 12 unit (6 core units plus 6 elective units) as per the Training Package rules and the University's selection.

Core Units

• Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers

  Unit code

  BSBCUS301A

• Apply Knowledge of OHS Legislation in the Workplace

  Unit code

  BSBOHS301B

• Work Effectively With Others

  Unit code

  BSBWOR203A

• Develop and Apply Knowledge of Information and Cultural Services

  Unit code

  CULIND201A

• Develop and Use Information Literacy Skills

  Unit code

  CULINL301A

• Operate Application Software Packages

  Unit code

  ICAICT203A

Elective Units

• Assist With Circulation Services

  Unit code

  CULINS201A

• Process Information Resource Orders

  Unit code

  CULINS202A

• Process and Maintain Information Resources

  Unit code

  CULINS301A

• Use Established Cataloguing Tools

  Unit code

  CULINM301A

• Provide Multimedia Support

  Unit code

  CULDMT301A

• Catalogue Objects Into Collections

  Unit code

  CULCNM301A

• Move and Store Collection Material

  Unit code

  CULCNM303A

• Use Social Media Tools for Collaboration and Engagement

  Unit code

  ICAWEB201A

• Year 12: Successful Completion of VCE or equivalent
• Mature: Demonstrated interest and ability to complete the course as assessed by the University