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The museums and galleries industry is diverse, incorporating built and moveable heritage, museums, public art galleries, other institutions such as herbariums and zoos, as well as key bodies such as the National Trust.

Libraries have pivotal informational, educational, recreational and economic roles in our society. They have important roles in relation to cultural development and the collection, preservation and provision of access to our cultural heritage. There is a wide range of libraries in Western Australia, including State Libraries, local public libraries, private organisational libraries, school and educational institution based libraries, specialist, corporate and government libraries. An undergraduate degree is required for many occupations within this sector.

The growth in information technology has impacted a great deal on this sector and expertise in this area may help to put you at an advantage.

careers

Personal attributes:
In most cases, you will need a high level of training to work in this sector, with further education usually taking place at University level.

  • interest and enthusiasm for museums or art galleries
  • able to absorb large amounts of information
  • outgoing and friendly nature
  • able to communicate clearly
  • able to handle groups of people with ease
  • interested in computers
  • a practical, logical approach to work
  • organisational ability
  • good communication skills
  • able to work under pressure
  • good customer service skills


Examples of careers in museum and library / information services include:

  • Archivist
  • Conservator
  • Education Officer
  • Librarian
  • Library Assistant
  • Library Technician
  • Museum or Art Gallery Technician
  • Museum or Gallery Attendant
  • Museum or Gallery Curator


Want to know more about careers in Museum and Library / Information Services?

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Contact: Rhyl MacFarlane - Project Manager Creative Industries   
Phone: (08) 9285 8555   
Email: rmacfarlane@futurenow.org.au    
Website: www.futurenow.org.au  

Click on the following link for further infomation on careers available in the Information Services industry: FutureNow Information and Telecommunications Careers Flyer

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nationally recognised training

The following qualifications are available from the CUL04 Museum, Library/Information Services Training Package for the museum and library information services industry:

Museums
CUL20204     Certificate II in Museum Practice
CUL30204     Certificate III in Museum Practice
CUL40204     Certificate IV in Museum Practice
CUL50204     Diploma of Museum Practice
CUL60204     Advanced Diploma of Museum Practice

Libraries / Information Services
CUL20104    Certificate II in Library/Information Services
CUL30104     Certificate III in Library/Information Services
CUL40104     Certificate IV in Library/Information Services
CUL50104     Diploma of Library/Information Services
CUL60104     Advanced Diploma of Library/Information Services

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training packages

The Museum and Library/Information Services Training Package includes 5 qualifications each in library and museum practice from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma.

Click here for an overview of the Museum and Library/Information Services Training Package (CUL04) from IBSA – Innovation Business Skills Australia, the National Industry Skills Council responsible for the Museum and Library/Information Services Training Package.

Click here for more information about this training package via the National Training Information Service website. 

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apprenticeships & traineeships

Museum & Library / Information Services Apprenticeships available in Western Australia
Currently there are no Museum & Library / Information Services apprenticeships being offered in Western Australia.

Museum & Library / Information Services Traineeships available in Western Australia
Library and Information Services Certificate II Library / Information Services
Library and Information Services Certificate III Library / Information Services
Museum Practice Certificate II Museum Practice
Museum Practice Certificate III Museum Practice

About Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine practical experience at work with structured training. As an apprentice or trainee, you enter into a formal training contract with an employer that leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Apprentices and trainees spend most of the time in paid employment, learning practical skills on the job and putting them into practice. The rest of the time is spent in structured training at a registered training organisation like a TAFEWA college, or in the workplace.

People of all ages can undertake apprenticeships and traineeships. Most can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis – and many can be started at school.

What's in it for you?
•    You can earn wages while you learn.
•    You can complete your training early if you show you have the skills.
•    You can get a qualification that is recognised Australia wide.
•    You can start training while you're in school.

Get the best of both worlds by being paid to learn on the job while doing structured training at TAFEWA or another registered training organisation.

You can now complete your training early if you can show you've reached the skills levels required for your industry.
   
Check out the ApprentiCentre website for further details on apprenticeships and traineeships available in Western Australia (http://www.det.wa.edu.au/apprenticentre).

higher education

 

Examples of Higher Education Qualifications in Museum & Library / Information Services provided by universities in Western Australia:
Bachelor Of Arts (Arts Management)
Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management) Honours
Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies
Associate Degree of Science (Library Technology)
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Information) – Librarianship and Corporate Information Management
Bachelor of Science (Library Technology)
Bachelor of Science (Library Technology) Honours
Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies
Graduate Certificate in Information Services
Graduate Certificate in Knowledge Management
Graduate Certificate in Records Management
Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives
Graduate Diploma of Science (Information Services)
Master of Information Management

Western Australian Universities:

Curtin University of Technology

Edith Cowan University

Murdoch University

University of Notre Dame Australia

University of Western Australia

 

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