Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Industry Work

Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Industry Work

Qualification
National Code:
CUA50620
State Code:
BGS8
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1003 - Visual Arts And Crafts
Original TGA Release Date
16/04/2021
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
650
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2025
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 13/08/2025 Current Approved
2.00 19/10/2022 Replaced Approved
1.00 16/04/2021 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals with a sound arts or arts management knowledge base who use a range of specialised, technical and managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work or the work of a team. It applies to individuals who work in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts environments.

The job roles that relate to this qualification may include curatorial assistant and arts worker. Individuals at this level may provide some leadership and guidance to others and have some responsibility for the output of others.
 
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 = Twelve (12)
- Six (6) core units plus
- Six (6) elective units of which:
- at least two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A
- of the remaining elective units:
- all may be from Group A, Group B and/or Group C
- up to two (2) elective units may be selected from this or any currently endorsed Certificate IV 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.
1. Core units

These units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODE01 CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge 55 Unit of competency
OCF94 BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness 45 Unit of competency
AUL12 BSBWHS504 Manage WHS risks 50 Unit of competency
ODF44 CUAATS511 Plan Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts projects 80 Unit of competency
ODF43 CUAATS513 Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural artists and communities 65 Unit of competency
ODD77 CUAATS514 Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units: Group A - Arts Industry

At least two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWG97 CUARES503 Analyse cultural history and theory 60 Unit of competency
OCF81 BSBLEG525 Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters 45 Unit of competency
ODF64 CUACNM511 Assess the significance of collections 40 Unit of competency
ODE67 CUAATS411 Communicate effectively in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industry 180 Unit of competency
ODE04 CUAIND413 Communicate effectively with arts professionals 40 Unit of competency
ODH51 CUARES412 Conduct research 30 Unit of competency
OCF70 BSBINS604 Contribute to collection management 100 Unit of competency
AWG98 CUARES502 Critique cultural works 50 Unit of competency
OCD67 BSBINS511 Develop and promote library activities, events and public programs 55 Unit of competency
OCG08 BSBINS506 Implement lending and borrowing processes for collections 20 Unit of competency
ODG56 CUAEVP413 Install and dismantle exhibition elements 40 Unit of competency
OCF42 BSBINS503 Monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements 40 Unit of competency
OEB64 SITEEVT036 Plan and allocate exhibition space 20 Unit of competency
OEF32 CUAMWB403 Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries 55 Unit of competency
ODF41 CUAATS512 Research the cultures of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural artists 80 Unit of competency
ODE69 CUAPPR417 Select and prepare creative work for exhibition 10 Unit of competency
AWH29 CUAPPR403 Store and maintain finished creative work 10 Unit of competency
3. Elective Units: Group B - Community Development

Up to three (3) elective units can be selected from Group B.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEL99 CHCCDE027 Implement community development strategies 55 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
OEM05 CHCCDE019 Work within a community development framework 70 Unit of competency
4. Elective Units: Group C - Business and Finance

Up to four (4) elective units can be selected from Group C.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCF12 BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources 25 Unit of competency
AUS35 FNSORG501 Develop and manage a budget 50 Unit of competency
OCE27 BSBMKG553 Develop public relations campaigns 55 Unit of competency
OCE07 BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
OCD45 BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments 45 Unit of competency
OCE80 BSBESB406 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures 40 Unit of competency
OCE90 BSBOPS504 Manage business risk 50 Unit of competency
OCD88 BSBTWK503 Manage meetings 50 Unit of competency
OCE37 BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service 35 Unit of competency
OCD50 BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development 55 Unit of competency
OCD89 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness 55 Unit of competency
OCG11 BSBESB404 Market new business ventures 45 Unit of competency
ODD13 CUAFIM511 Source funding for projects 65 Unit of competency
OCF37 BSBMKG433 Undertake marketing activities 40 Unit of competency
OCE84 BSBPMG430 Undertake project work 55 Unit of competency
OCD66 BSBWRT411 Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZM1 CUA50615 Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts Industry Work Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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