Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration
Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration
CUA30620
BGS9
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 16/04/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in administrative roles across a range of arts organisations, including galleries, museums, theatres and community arts centres. It applies to individuals who work in arts administration, customer service and entertainment administration environments.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include arts marketing assistants, venue attendants, arts administrative assistants (small theatres) and arts function assistants.
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)- Four (4) core units plus
- Eight (8) elective units, of which:
- all eight (8) may be from Group A, Group B and/or Group C
- up to two (2) may be from this or any other currently endorsed Certificate II 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
As stated above, there is one specialisation in this qualification and the choice of elective units determines this specialisation. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed below.
The achievement of this specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- CUA30620 Certificate III 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD86 | BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | 15 | Unit of competency |
| ODJ43 | CUAIND211 | Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAO59 | CUAIND311 | Work effectively in the creative arts industry | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCD94 | BSBTWK201 | Work effectively with others | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least six (6) of the eight (8) elective units must be selected from Group A, Group B and/or Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
At least six (6) of the eight (8) elective units must be selected from Group A, Group B and/or Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
At least six (6) of the eight (8) elective units must be selected from Group A, Group B and/or Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZM8 | CUA30615 | Certificate III in Arts Administration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOC8 | CUA30625 | Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships