Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and apply knowledge of library and information services and/or the cultural industry sectors of museums and galleries, and maintain its currency.
It applies to individuals who are working in or seeking work in organisations providing library and information services and/or galleries and museums, and who work autonomously according to established procedures.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Undertake industry research | 1.1 Use sources of information to research industry developments and their impact on current work practices 1.2 Collect information on the role and significance of information or cultural industries to local communities 1.3 Identify similarities and differences between industry organisations 1.4 Consolidate understanding of the roles of relevant peak professional associations and industry bodies |
2 Source and apply information about trends | 2.1 Source and monitor information about key issues and trends and investigate their impact on the industry 2.2 Research current and emerging technologies and their potential application in the workplace 2.3 Source and monitor information about career opportunities and employment conditions 2.4 Organise and store collected information in an easily accessible format 2.5 Discuss and share information about key issues and trends, and emerging technologies with colleagues |
3 Research industry structures and operations | 3.1 Source information about different industry structures and operations 3.2 Analyse underpinning philosophies and funding models of different industry sectors and link to service provision 3.3 Identify and source information about legislation that affects relevant industry sectors 3.4 Review information on professional ethics and codes of practice for relevant industry sectors |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
source, assess and evaluate a range of information for the relevant industry sector
explain value and principles of relevant industry sector, and how they relate to funding and service delivery
recognise legislation relevant to the workplace and ethical issues
identify major industry trends and technology developments
identify a career path.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
identify sources of information on library and information services and/or cultural industry sectors of museums and galleries
outline historical development of relevant industry sectors
explain underpinning values, principles and philosophies of the relevant industry sectors
identify legislation and ethical practices impacting the relevant industry sectors
outline career opportunities and career pathways in the relevant industry sectors
discuss current trends within the relevant industry sectors and the potential impacts and opportunities they present
explain the nature, role and functions of relevant major professional associations or industry bodies
discuss employee and employer obligations.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Library – Industry Capability field of work and include access to:
current sources of industry information
appropriate technology to undertake research and prepare documents.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.4 | Identifies, analyses and evaluates complex text to determine legislative, regulatory and business requirements Researches and interprets information from various sources and synthesises ideas and concepts |
Writing | 1.2, 1.4, 2.5 | Develops material to a specific audience using clear and detailed language to convey explicit information, requirements and recommendations |
Oral Communication | 1.2, 2.5 | Elicits views and opinions of others by listening and questioning |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 | Explores industry trends impacting organisational policies and procedures |
Interact with others | 1.2, 2.5 | Cooperates with others and contributes to work group discussions |
Get the work done | 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.2 | Organises, plans and sequences own workload Contributes to continuous improvement of current work practices by applying basic principles of analytical and lateral thinking Uses a range of digitally based technologies to access, extract and share relevant information to achieve required outcomes |
Sectors
Library – Industry Capability