Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Creative Industries

Certificate II in Creative Industries

Qualification
National Code:
CUA20225
State Code:
BOH2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1001 - Performing Arts
Original TGA Release Date
13/08/2025
Approved Date
14/11/2025
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
250
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2025
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 13/08/2025 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals with the skills and knowledge to perform in a range of varied activities in the creative industries where there is a defined range of contexts. It applies to work in different work environments that include entertainment customer service, staging, television and radio production, broadcasting production, lighting and sound, theatre, scenery and set construction, screen and media, and film production. Individuals complete tasks with limited complexity and with required actions clearly defined.

The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Venue Attendant, Usher, Production Assistant (Film and Television), Junior Production Crew, Trainee Production Crew, Radio Production Assistant, Program Seller, Merchandise Seller, Stagehand, Runner, Dresser, Crewing Employee, Sound Assistant, Bump in/Bump out Loader, Wardrobe Assistant.
 
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). Achievement of the unit ‘CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’ from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.

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 = Ten (10)
- Three (3) core units plus
- Seven (7) elective units, of which:
- Four (4) elective units must be selected from the electives listed below
- Three (3) 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.
Pathways
State Code Title
AF06 Visual Art
AF07 Product and Jewellery Design
1. Core units

These units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODD27 CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices 20 Unit of competency
ODJ43 CUAIND211 Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge 20 Unit of competency
OCD94 BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others 35 Unit of competency
2. Elective units

At least four (4) elective units must be selected.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWX02 SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services 25 Unit of competency
OCE92 BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills 35 Unit of competency
OCF64 BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment 45 Unit of competency
OAP37 CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
OEZ58 MSTAT2006 Assemble simple textile products 35 Unit of competency
ODH98 CUACAM211 Assist with basic camera shoots 30 Unit of competency
ODH44 CUASTA212 Assist with bump in and bump out of shows 80 Unit of competency
ODG81 CUASOU213 Assist with sound recordings 30 Unit of competency
AWH03 CUARES201 Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication 30 Unit of competency
OCE28 BSBSTR301 Contribute to continuous improvement 35 Unit of competency
OBP69 ICPDMT2960 Create and test interactive storage devices 20 Unit of competency
OCD34 BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
OCG09 BSBCRT201 Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills 25 Unit of competency
ODD03 CUASOU211 Develop basic audio skills and knowledge 35 Unit of competency
ODD92 CUALGT211 Develop basic lighting skills 25 Unit of competency
WI166 CUAPRP201 Develop basic prop construction skills 20 Unit of competency
WI182 CUASCE201 Develop basic scenic art skills 20 Unit of competency
ODG32 CUASET211 Develop basic skills in set construction 140 Unit of competency
ODF52 CUASTA211 Develop basic staging skills 20 Unit of competency
ODE40 CUAVSS211 Develop basic vision system skills 20 Unit of competency
ODE72 CUADIG212 Develop digital imaging skills 40 Unit of competency
AWK36 CUAACD201 Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas 70 Unit of competency
ODE34 CUAMPF111 Develop skills to play or sing music 63 Unit of competency
ODG75 CUAAIR211 Develop techniques for presenting information on-air 30 Unit of competency
OBS37 ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media 25 Unit of competency
OEZ65 MSTAT2002 Draw basic sketches of textile products 25 Unit of competency
OCE29 BSBOPS202 Engage with customers 90 Unit of competency
ODH02 CUADES202 Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context 30 Unit of competency
ODF93 CUADES201 Follow a design process 40 Unit of competency
OCP51 CPCCCA2011 Handle carpentry materials 16 Unit of competency
OEZ74 MSTGN2023 Identify and handle fabrics and textiles 70 Unit of competency
OCF95 BSBFIN302 Maintain financial records 55 Unit of competency
ODD56 CUADIG211 Maintain interactive content 30 Unit of competency
BAV19 MSTML1001 Make a simple headpiece 40 Unit of competency
ODD28 CUASOU214 Mix sound in a broadcasting environment 20 Unit of competency
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
OBU37 ICTICT215 Operate digital media technology packages 40 Unit of competency
BBA88 CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 16 Unit of competency
OCE15 BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
ODF60 CUASOU212 Perform basic sound editing 25 Unit of competency
ODH67 CUAPOS211 Perform basic vision and sound editing 50 Unit of competency
OAX00 MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
ODD39 CUAMPF112 Perform simple musical parts in ensembles 70 Unit of competency
OCE03 BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management 15 Unit of competency
OCF04 BSBPEF101 Plan and prepare for work readiness 20 Unit of competency
ODF02 CUASCE212 Prepare and prime scenic art cloths 25 Unit of competency
ODX74 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
OCE30 BSBINS201 Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
OEC47 SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions 35 Unit of competency
OCD33 HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support 12 Unit of competency
OCG18 BSBINS306 Provide multimedia support 50 Unit of competency
OEC52 SITXCCS010 Provide visitor information 20 Unit of competency
AWG94 CUASCE203 Repair, maintain and alter scenic art 15 Unit of competency
OEZ57 MSTAT2005 Sew materials by machine 55 Unit of competency
OEB22 SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity 20 Unit of competency
OCN30 CPCCVE1011 Undertake a basic construction project 24 Unit of competency
ODE36 CUAFOH211 Undertake routine front of house duties 50 Unit of competency
AWK37 CUAACD101 Use basic drawing techniques 40 Unit of competency
OCE05 BSBTEC201 Use business software applications 55 Unit of competency
OCR13 CPCCCA2002 Use carpentry tools and equipment 52 Unit of competency
AWG35 ICTTEN202 Use hand and power tools 40 Unit of competency
OEB45 SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety 15 Unit of competency
OCD92 BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices 35 Unit of competency
ODE38 CUAFOH212 Usher patrons 50 Unit of competency
OBW40 RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BGT7 CUA20220 Certificate II in Creative Industries Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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