Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CULLB005B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Search databases
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | CULLB005B - Search databases |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to search and retrieve information from a range of databases. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. | ||
Employability Skills | The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary for the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying Employability Skills requirements. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to individuals who undertake regular database searches as part of their information services role. The unit focuses on knowledge of the different types of databases available to the information services provider and the skills to use different searching strategies to meet customer information needs. Work is completed under general supervision. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Nil | ||
Competency Field | Information Organisation and Management |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify and access databases | ||||||||
Element: Assess the range of databases available to the information services provider | ||||||||
Element: Select appropriate database/s to meet specific information needs | ||||||||
Element: Use correct procedures to access database/s | ||||||||
Element: Search databases | ||||||||
Element: Interrogate databases using a range of appropriate search techniques suited to the information need | ||||||||
Element: Use and manipulate features of databases to access required information | ||||||||
Element: Check and download information | ||||||||
Element: Ensure that information accessed meets the required scope and purpose | ||||||||
Element: Conduct further searches when required | ||||||||
Element: Download and/or print information in accordance with system procedures | ||||||||
Element: Present and/or organise information in formats appropriate to customer needs |