Certificate II in Museum Practice
Not applicable.
Subjects
Core Units |
Complete 4 core units:
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Elective Units |
Complete 3 other units with at least one from the CUL04 Museum and Library/Information Services Training Package. Remaining units may be selected from any relevant endorsed Training Package. Appendix A provides guidance on suitable packaging levels for all Units of Competency. The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for a Certificate II. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification. |
Notes on Certificate II in Museum Practice
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks and who work under direct supervision. It is a flexible entry-level qualification, which can be customised to meet a broad range of industry needs.
The workplace context for this qualification will vary, and this context must guide the selection of elective units. An example of appropriate units for a particular job at this level follows.
Customer Service Officer
CULMS202C Provide visitors with venue information and assistance
CULMS207C Assist with the presentation of public activities and events
CUECOR03B Provide quality service to customers
Pathways...
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Employability Skills Summary
CUL20204 Certificate II in Museum Practice
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for an individual who performs a range of mainly routine tasks and who works under direct supervision. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill | Industry requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | completing documentation on collection condition discussing museum trends with colleagues passing on key safety information to colleagues seeking feedback on services from museum visitors |
Teamwork | checking safety procedures with other team members sharing information with colleagues working with others to set up an event or activity |
Problem Solving | considering how current industry information could be used to improve work practices identifying and reporting equipment malfunction and safety issues referring enquiries or problems to the appropriate person |
Initiative and Enterprise | responding appropriately to an unusual customer request |
Planning and Organising | checking condition of collection at regular intervals organising access for visitors who have a disability organising work tasks to ensure safety reviewing sources of information on the museum industry setting up equipment in a logical order |
Self-management | following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS maintaining personal safety standards operating effectively within scope of individual responsibility |
Learning | identifying and using professional development opportunities |
Technology | operating lighting or temperature control systems in a museum |