Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 12:59 AM AWST

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Certificate I in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Certificate I in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Qualification
National Code:
CUA10220
State Code:
BGS3
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
225
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2025
VET Act Conditions
—
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 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are developing fundamental creative and technical skills that underpin arts practice in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural arts context. It applies to work in cultural arts environments within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community arts workshop assistants. It also provides a pathway to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artist, crafting and design job roles.
 
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
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 = Six (6)
- Four (4) core units plus
- Two (2) elective units, of which

- all may be from the electives listed below 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.
1. Core units

These 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
ODF53 CUAATS111 Develop understanding of own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity 50 Unit of competency
AWK37 CUAACD101 Use basic drawing techniques 40 Unit of competency
AWH38 CUAPPR101 Use ideas and techniques to develop creative work 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective units

Up to two (2) elective units may be selected from this group.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCE92 BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills 35 Unit of competency
OAI42 MSFPF2014 Assemble basic artwork packages 40 Unit of competency
OEZ58 MSTAT2006 Assemble simple textile products 35 Unit of competency
ODJ43 CUAIND211 Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge 20 Unit of competency
ODE42 CUAIND212 Develop and apply knowledge of information and cultural services organisations 60 Unit of competency
ODF22 CUADAN116 Develop foundational cultural dance techniques 25 Unit of competency
ODF30 CUADAN111 Develop foundational dance techniques 25 Unit of competency
ODF87 CUAWHS111 Follow safe dance practices 60 Unit of competency
OEZ74 MSTGN2023 Identify and handle fabrics and textiles 70 Unit of competency
AXO22 MSMPCII296 Make a small furniture item from timber 40 Unit of competency
AXO19 MSMPCII297 Make an object from cloth using an existing pattern 40 Unit of competency
AXO21 MSMPCII298 Make an object from metal 40 Unit of competency
AXO23 MSMPCII299 Make an object from plastic 40 Unit of competency
OCE06 BSBTEC101 Operate digital devices 20 Unit of competency
OCE03 BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management 15 Unit of competency
OEJ85 MSFFP2013 Use basic artwork framing techniques 80 Unit of competency
AWI56 CUALLN201 Use basic measuring and calculating skills 15 Unit of competency
OCE05 BSBTEC201 Use business software applications 55 Unit of competency
OCE04 BSBTEC202 Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment 20 Unit of competency
OEZ55 MSTAT2012 Use dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs 70 Unit of competency
OEZ59 MSTAT2011 Use printing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs 70 Unit of competency
OEZ54 MSTAT2013 Work within an Indigenous cultural framework 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZN3 CUA10215 Certificate I in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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