BSB41707 - Certificate IV in Recordkeeping

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply well-developed recordkeeping skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Medical Records Officer
Records and Information Officer
Records and Information Clerk

Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

after achieving the BSB30807 Certificate III in Recordkeeping or other relevant qualifications

after achieving the Recordkeeping Skill Set within this Training Package

providing evidence of competency in the majority of units required for the BSB30807Certificate III in Recordkeeping or other relevant qualification/s

with some vocational experience in recordkeeping but without a formal qualification

Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:

Administration Officer
Assistant Records Clerk
Assistant Registry Officer

This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.

Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the BSB41707 Certificate IV in Recordkeeping, candidates may undertake the BSB51707 Diploma of Recordkeeping, a qualification for those wishing to develop specialised technical or theoretical management skills, or a range of other Diploma level qualifications.

Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

Employability Skills

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on the packaging options.

Communication	Communicating and documenting complex relationships Consulting about and negotiating solutions for information needs Preparing document specifications for managing records Promoting products and services to internal and/or external clients Using a high level of communication and linguistic competence
Teamwork	Consulting and maximising team involvement in developing new systems and processes Delegating responsibilities and networking with others Relating to a diverse range of internal and external clients
Problem solving	Analysing systems and using design skills as required Generating solutions to workplace information and recordkeeping needs
Initiative and enterprise	Analysing systems and using design skills as required Generating solutions to workplace information and recordkeeping needs
Planning and organising	Accessing, analysing and evaluating information Developing and validating procedures and guidelines Developing contingency plans and budgets Monitoring business performance and setting performance targets
Self management	Managing time and ensuring compliance with legislation and organisational policies and procedures
Learning	Improving the performance of systems based on feedback Maintaining knowledge of products and services
Technology	Collecting and manipulating data using appropriate technology Ensuring systems are appropriate for information storage,security and retrieval

Total number of units = 10
4 Core units
6 Elective units

At least two (2) of the elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below or from an equivalent level qualification within the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

The remaining four (4) elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, the BSB07 Business Services Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package. If not listed below, one (1) unit may be selected from either a Certificate III or Diploma qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Units selected from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available within the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.