Certificate III in Library and Information Services - BSB30420

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $3890

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a broad range of skills and knowledge in a wide variety of environments. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Library Assistant.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Society and Culture field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Society and Culture field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Society and Culture field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

63.3%

Community and Personal Service Workers

10.3%

Professionals

7.2%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

56.4%

Health Care and Social Assistance

7.4%

Education and Training

7.1%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Business Services Career Pathway

Certificate III in Library and Information Services is in the Society and Culture Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Business Services.

Stream

Library and Information Services

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Business Administration

Leadership and Management

Legal and Conveyancing

Marketing and Communication

Project Management

Human Resources & Work Health and Safety

Business Support

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 12

6 core units plus

6 elective units, of which:

3 elective units must be selected from Group A

1 elective unit must be selected from Group B

for the remaining 2 elective units:

up to 2 units may be selected from Groups A and B

if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

BSBINS301 Develop and use information literacy skills

BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBTEC201 Use business software applications

BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety

BSBXTW301 Work in a team

CUAIND202 Develop and apply knowledge of information and cultural services organisations

Elective units

Group A – Information Services

BSBINS201 Process and maintain workplace information

BSBINS203 Assist with circulation services

BSBINS304 Process and maintain information resources

BSBINS305 Participate in cataloguing activities

BSBINS306 Provide multimedia support

BSBINS307 Retrieve information from records

BSBINS308 Control records

BSBINS309 Maintain business records

BSBINS404 Search library and information databases

Group B – Transferable Skills

BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment

BSBINS202 Handle receipt and dispatch of information

BSBINS302 Organise workplace information

BSBINS303 Use knowledge management systems

BSBOPS305 Process customer complaints

BSBOPS306 Record stakeholder interactions

BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities

BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices

BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication

BSBXCS303 Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information

BSBXDB301 Respond to the service needs of customers and clients with disability

CUAEVP211 Assist with the staging of public activities or events

ICPPRP3220 Digitise images for reproduction

ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media

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