Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
CUA20420
BGU8
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 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are developing the basic 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 Assistant and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Ceramics Studio Assistant. 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 = Ten (10)- Five (5) core units plus
- Five (5) elective units, of which:
- Three (3) elective units must be selected from electives listed below
- Two (2) 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.
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 |
| ODJ25 | CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODE29 | CUAATS211 | Prepare for work in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industry | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWK37 | CUAACD101 | Use basic drawing techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units
At least three (3) elective units must be from selected from this group.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZN8 | CUA20415 | Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
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