Applies to all Student Groups

• It is highly desirable that applicants have a high level of computer literacy.

Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

TAFESA Code	National Code	Qualification	Estimated time to complete
XER	CUL30104	Certificate III in Library/Information Services	6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
XES	CUL40104	Certificate IV in Library/Information Services	12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
XET	CUL50104	Diploma of Library/Information Services	30 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Certificate III in Library/Information Services
Acquiring and processing resources for access; analysing and organising information; collecting; communicating ideas and information; contributing to promotional programs and activities for clients and processing orders; planning and organising activities; solving problems; using mathematical ideas; using technology and working with others and in teams.

Certificate IV in Library/Information Services
Acquiring and processing resources for access; analysing and organising information; cataloguing; collecting; communicating ideas and information; maintaining service areas; planning and organising activities; providing promotion programs and activities for clients; resources and equipment; solving problems; using mathematical ideas; using technology and working with others and in teams.

Diploma of Library/Information Services
Analysing and organising information; cataloguing and classifying material; collecting; communicating ideas and information; describing, developing and improving systems and processes to increase access to information; developing the collection; maintaining and modifying technology applications and promotion and consultation with client groups; planning and organising activities; solving problems; team leadership; using mathematical ideas; using technology; and working with others and in teams.

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

• Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent)
• Any Certificate III
• Satisfactory achievement in the TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS)

Support roles at para-professional level are vital to the smooth running of education facilities. Library assistants are skilled technicians who issue, receive and shelve library items such as books, tapes and films and maintain associated records. Other education support roles deal with behaviour and developmental. Graduates in the education program can assist teachers in the classroom and work with children from three to 15 years old (K-10). Employment may also be gained in Indigenous, ethnic/multicultural or special-needs schools and language-intensive schools working one-to-one or with groups.

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.

Find other TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

			Credit Gained
University		University Course	Points	Time Equivalent
University of South Australia Full Details	Graduate Certificate in Business Information Management - Library Management - Specialisations 9 points

Award - SATAC application process

• Applications for the 2011 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
• Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
• Applications for 'Apply to Campus' courses are made direct to the relevant campus and a separate application is required for each course an applicant wants to study.

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2140 in 2010. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

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