Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Industry Work
Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Industry Work
CUA20320
BGV1
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 perform mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and basic operational knowledge in a range of visual arts and crafts industries. They possess the skills to work in a defined context under direct supervision.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include community arts workshop 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 = Nine (9)- Five (5) core units plus
- Four (4) elective units, of which:
- all four (4) elective units may be from Group A and/or Group B
- up to two (2) elective units may be from this or any currently endorsed Certificate I 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE92 | BSBCMM211 | Apply communication skills | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD86 | BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | 15 | Unit of competency |
| ODF05 | CUAATS212 | Investigate and present features of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCE03 | BSBPEF202 | Plan and apply time management | 15 | Unit of competency |
| ODE29 | CUAATS211 | Prepare for work in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industry | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A - Workplace Skills
All four (4) elective units can be chosen from Group A.
3. Elective Units: Group B - Arts Practice
All four (4) elective units can be chosen from Group B.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ67 | CUACER201 | Develop ceramic skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWF49 | CUADRA201 | Develop drawing skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODD72 | CUAPAI211 | Develop painting skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODE14 | CUAPRI211 | Develop printmaking skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODG99 | CUASCU211 | Develop sculptural skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWG61 | CUATEX201 | Develop skills in textile work | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWG55 | CUAWOO201 | Develop woodworking skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODD56 | CUADIG211 | Maintain interactive content | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZL0 | CUA20315 | Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts Industry Work | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
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