Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 5:00 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration
Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration
CUA40820
BGS6
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 19/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 16/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a variety of administrative contexts across a range of arts organisations, such as galleries, museums, theatres and community arts centres. It applies to individuals who work in performing arts, cultural, creative arts and entertainment administration environments.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include arts marketing and promotion officer, arts event promotions officer, events coordinator, gallery/museum officer and arts administrator.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Fourteen (14)- four (4) core units plus
- ten (10) elective units, of which:
- at least four (4) units must be from Group A
- of the remaining units:
- all may be from Group A and/or Group B
- up to two (2) may be from this or any other currently endorsed Certificate III or above training package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with the following specialisation. The rules to achieve the specialisation are detailed at qualification end.
- Galleries and Museums
Specialisations
The achievement of this specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- CUA40820 Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration (Galleries and Museums).
Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation
Galleries and Museums
- four (4) Group C elective units must be selected
1. Core units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODE04 | CUAIND413 | Communicate effectively with arts professionals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCD37 | BSBINS402 | Coordinate workplace information systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCD83 | BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF94 | BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to six (6) units may be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
4. Group C Elective Units
For the specialisation Galleries and Museums, four (4) units must be selected from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZL4 | CUA40815 | Certificate IV in Arts Administration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOF7 | CUA40825 | Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships