This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have high level technical, creative and conceptual skills which they apply across a range of creative arts industry contexts. It applies to work in different environments that require the development of creative solutions to complex problems.

Practice at this level is underpinned by the ability to research, analyse, conceive and develop ideas and negotiate solutions. Application of advanced communication, organisational and project management skills are also required. Individuals at this level will have specialised technical and theoretical knowledge within one or more fields of work and operate across a broad range of technical or management functions with accountability for personal outputs and team outcomes within broad parameters.