Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Arts and Cultural Management
Diploma of Arts and Cultural Management
CUA51420
BGU5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 who work in leadership and management roles across a wide range of arts, entertainment and cultural organisations, including performing arts organisations, theatres, festivals, events, museums, galleries and government. Individuals may work in large or small arts organisations and their skills may be specialised or broad. Individuals at this level will be expected to operate with a level of autonomy and establish solutions to complex problems, often independently.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Community Arts Manager, Regional Arts Manager, Arts Administration Manager, Fundraising Officer, Gallery/Museum officer, Operations Manager and Arts Development Manager.
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 = Fifteen (15)- Five (5) core units plus
- Ten (10) elective units, of which:
- At least one (1) elective units must be 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 from this or any other 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.
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:
- CUA51420 Diploma of Arts and Cultural Management (Galleries and Museums)
Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation:
Galleries and Museums
- Four (4) Group C elective units must be selected
1. Core units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF91 | BSBLDR812 | Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUL12 | BSBWHS504 | Manage WHS risks | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODD13 | CUAFIM511 | Source funding for projects | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODD99 | CUAIND611 | Work professionally in the creative arts industry | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A
At least one (1) elective unit must be selected from Group A.
3. Elective Units: Group B
Up to nine (9) elective units can be chosen from Group B.
4. Elective Units: Group C
Up to nine (9) elective units can be chosen from Group C.
To achieve the specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.
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