CUL20204 Certificate II in Museum Practice

Qualification: Certificate II (AQF)
TAFE NSW Course No: 19172

This course or traineeship provides the basic skills, knowledge and understanding to perform a range of tasks to be found in museums and galleries and to select and adapt the necessary skills and practices to different contexts and situations. It allows for the selection of specialised electives in one area of the workplace or for multi skilled contexts across the workplace. The course is designed for delivery and/or assessment on the job and within an operational museum or gallery environment. Sometimes this may mean delivery across locations, in partnership with other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), local museums or regional galleries. Contact the provider to confirm where and how the course is delivered.

Career Opportunities: Employed art worker, self-employed arts or crafts related project work, curator, curatorial/technical assistant, in support of museum or gallery operation. Other opportunities exist in areas such as community arts, art galleries, museums, arts consultancy, administration and conservation.

Articulation: When you finish this course you can do other TAFE NSW courses in museum practices, fine arts, ceramics, visual arts, or courses at university.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for entry to this course. Trainees must be employed in or have access to a museum or gallery workplace.

Modules/Units
Core:
CUECOR02B	Work with others
CUFSAF01B	Follow health, safety and security procedures
CULMS201B	Develop and apply knowledge of the museum industry
CULMS205B	Observe and report basic condition of collection
Elective:
8999A	Tutorial support
BSBADM403A	Develop and use complex databases
BSBCMN103A	Apply basic communication skills
CUECOR03A	Provide quality service to customers
CULLB205B	Process and maintain information resources
CULLB401B	Assist customers to access information
CULMS003A	Move/store cultural material
CULMS202B	Provide visitors with venue information and assistance
CULMS207B	Assist with the presentation of public activities and events
CULMS411B	Prepare display accommodation for cultural material
CULMS412B	Record and maintain collection information
CUVADM11A	Work within an arts organisation context
ICAITU006C	Operate computing packages

Applying and Enrolling:

Semester 2, 2008: Places may be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.

Campuses:

Coffs Harbour Education Campus - contact the campus on (02) 6659 3000

Semester 1, 2009: North Coast Institute Application form by 31 October, 2008. Late applications will be accepted.

Campuses:

Coffs Harbour Education Campus - Flexible Delivery with Workshops.
Also available for Trainees.
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6659 3000.