Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Full Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
6 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
14th Feb 2022
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
2nd Dec 2022
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
12 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
11 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday and Thursday, with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, multiple-choice questions,
Skills assessments: projects, case studies
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
You will undertake a mandatory 70 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer.
To meet accreditation requirements for the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) as a Library Technician, you must have completed at least 70 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Library and Information Services qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 16 units of competency, including 4 core and 12 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Extend own information literacy skills to locate informationBSBINS602
Identify and resolve client ICT problemsICTSAS432
Monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirementsBSBINS503
Consolidate and maintain library industry knowledgeBSBINS407
Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Cessnock
TAFE NSW Cessnock is located just a short walk from the CBD of Cessnock - a city formerly known for its coal mining exploits, and is now known as a gateway to the Hunter Valley wine country. Established in 1956, TAFE NSW Cessnock has been training and educating the local community for over 60 years, and in addition to offering a great range of courses, the campus has also become home to the Australian Postie Bike Grand Prix.
Campus address
Darwin Street Cessnock 2325
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Aged care training facility
Employment Plus office
Simulated childcare facility
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au