Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Visual Arts
Certificate II in Visual Arts
CUA20720
BGS4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 16/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are developing the basic creative and technical skills that underpin visual arts and craft practice. It applies to work in different visual arts, craft and design environments.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Ceramics Studio Trainee, Community Arts Workshop Assistant and Arts Practitioner. It also provides a pathway to other visual arts, craft and design job roles.
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 = Nine (9)- Four (4) core units plus
- Five (5) elective units, of which:
- Two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A and/or Group B
- One (1) elective unit must be selected from Group B
- Two (2) elective units may be from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed 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.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
1. Core units
These units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD86 | BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWK36 | CUAACD201 | Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODJ25 | CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWH01 | CUARES202 | Source and use information relevant to own arts practice | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A
At least two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A and/or Group B.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE28 | BSBSTR301 | Contribute to continuous improvement | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCG09 | BSBCRT201 | Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCF51 | BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCE06 | BSBTEC101 | Operate digital devices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBU37 | ICTICT215 | Operate digital media technology packages | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE15 | BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCE03 | BSBPEF202 | Plan and apply time management | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OCE05 | BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCE04 | BSBTEC202 | Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCD94 | BSBTWK201 | Work effectively with others | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units: Group B
At least one (1) elective unit must be selected from Group B.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZN4 | CUA20715 | Certificate II in Visual Arts | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
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