Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Qualification
National Code:
CUV30211
State Code:
D653
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1003 - Visual Arts And Crafts
Original TGA Release Date
12/10/2011
Approved Date
06/01/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
535
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/10/2011
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 12/10/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification enables learners to use a range of skills and techniques to produce arts and craft works. They have the ability to select, adapt and transfer skills to different situations. Job roles are limited at this level.
The local cultural knowledge necessary to achieve some of the units of competency in this qualification may only be accessible to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. Any organisation or individual planning to offer this qualification would be expected to work closely with the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, for example through establishing a local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander reference group.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)
six (6) core units plus
six (6) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- four (4) units from Group A
- of the remaining two (2) units:
- up to two (2) may be from Group A and/or Group B
- up to two (2) may be from a Certificate II or above in any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S7766 CUVRES301A Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice 60 Unit of competency
S7623 CUVATS301A Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts 50 Unit of competency
S7598 CUVACD201A Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas 70 Unit of competency
S7622 CUVATS101A Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity 50 Unit of competency
D0887 BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes 15 Unit of competency
S7741 CUVPRP301A Produce creative work 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7439 LMTTD4007A Analyse textile design influences 100 Unit of competency
W7444 LMTTD4012A Analyse use of colour in textiles 30 Unit of competency
D0644 BSBCRT101A Apply critical thinking techniques 20 Unit of competency
W7213 LMTFD2003B Apply dyeing techniques to produce indigenous textile designs 80 Unit of competency
W7442 LMTTD4010A Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples 60 Unit of competency
W8682 LMFGG3008B Apply patterns and designs to glass 32 Unit of competency
W7212 LMTFD2002B Apply printing techniques to produce indigenous textile designs 80 Unit of competency
D1108 CUFDIG302A Author interactive sequences 40 Unit of competency
S7707 CUVPHI302A Capture photographic images 50 Unit of competency
W7656 PMBPROD356C Construct moulds for composite products 52 Unit of competency
D1065 CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animations 75 Unit of competency
D1066 CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models 75 Unit of competency
D1110 CUFDIG304A Create visual design components 40 Unit of competency
W9049 MSATCM305A Demonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations 30 Unit of competency
W7211 LMTFD2001B Design and produce a simple garment 60 Unit of competency
D0645 BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills 40 Unit of competency
S7655 CUVGLA201A Develop glassworking skills 40 Unit of competency
W7658 PMBPROD358C Develop patterns 52 Unit of competency
S7742 CUVPRP302A Document the work progress 20 Unit of competency
D0658 BSBDES202A Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context 30 Unit of competency
D0660 BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms 50 Unit of competency
D0661 BSBDES303A Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms 50 Unit of competency
D0659 BSBDES301A Explore the use of colour 40 Unit of competency
WA921 PMC552023C Finish products after firing 20 Unit of competency
W8788 LMFSL3003A Fire glass 60 Unit of competency
D0657 BSBDES201A Follow a design process 40 Unit of competency
W8681 LMFGG3007B Form glass 40 Unit of competency
WA922 PMC552024C Hand mould products 30 Unit of competency
S7528 CUADAN202A Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances 20 Unit of competency
S7449 CUADAN302A Increase depth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance technique 20 Unit of competency
S6442 SITTGDE009A Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture 100 Unit of competency
W7642 PMBPROD330A Make moulds for formed products 50 Unit of competency
WA923 PMC552030C Operate a firing kiln 30 Unit of competency
WA910 PMC552002C Operate equipment to blend/mix materials 30 Unit of competency
WA919 PMC552021C Operate manual glazing equipment 30 Unit of competency
W9034 MSAPCII295A Operate manufacturing equipment 40 Unit of competency
WA918 PMC552020C Operate slip casting equipment 30 Unit of competency
S7744 CUVPRP304A Participate in collaborative creative projects 45 Unit of competency
D2884 CUSIND302A Plan a career in the creative arts industry 34 Unit of competency
WA912 PMC552004C Prepare for production 20 Unit of competency
W7552 PMBPREP206C Prepare materials to formulae 26 Unit of competency
WA959 PMC553020C Prepare moulds and dies 40 Unit of competency
S7709 CUVPHI304A Process colour materials in a wet darkroom context 60 Unit of competency
WA913 PMC552005C Process greenware/green products 20 Unit of competency
D1109 CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images 60 Unit of competency
S7625 CUVCAL301A Produce calligraphy 50 Unit of competency
S7628 CUVCER301A Produce ceramics 50 Unit of competency
S7600 CUVACD302A Produce computer-aided drawings 60 Unit of competency
S7643 CUVDIG301A Produce digital images 50 Unit of competency
S7650 CUVDRA301A Produce drawings 50 Unit of competency
S7599 CUVACD301A Produce drawings to communicate ideas 40 Unit of competency
S7701 CUVPAI301A Produce paintings 50 Unit of competency
S7733 CUVPRI301A Produce prints 50 Unit of competency
W7437 LMTTD4005A Produce screen printed textiles 80 Unit of competency
S7772 CUVSCU301A Produce sculpture 50 Unit of competency
S7601 CUVACD303A Produce technical drawings 70 Unit of competency
S7777 CUVTEX301A Produce textile work 50 Unit of competency
S7644 CUVDIG302A Produce video art 50 Unit of competency
S7782 CUVWOO301A Produce wood objects 50 Unit of competency
D1797 CULMS002B Research and evaluate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material 30 Unit of competency
S6441 SITTGDE008A Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures 60 Unit of competency
S7743 CUVPRP303A Select and prepare creative work for exhibition 10 Unit of competency
W7553 PMBPREP301C Set up and prepare for production 13 Unit of competency
D0662 BSBDES304A Source and apply design industry knowledge 20 Unit of competency
D0663 BSBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design 65 Unit of competency
W7438 LMTTD4006A Source textile materials and resources 20 Unit of competency
WA970 PMC554090B Undertake simple refractory design 40 Unit of competency
S7710 CUVPHI305A Use wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs 40 Unit of competency
S7571 CUAIND301A Work effectively in the creative arts industry 50 Unit of competency
D1796 CULMS001B Work with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material 30 Unit of competency
W7214 LMTFD2004B Work within an indigenous cultural framework 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1004 BSBSMB201A Identify suitability for micro business 20 Unit of competency
D1094 CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements 40 Unit of competency
D1005 BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
D0545 BSBADM311A Maintain business resources 20 Unit of competency
D0701 BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records 60 Unit of competency
D1630 CUECOR01C Manage own work and learning 10 Unit of competency
D7846 ICAICT204A Operate a digital media technology package 40 Unit of competency
D7845 ICAICT203A Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
D1028 BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
D7862 ICAICT308A Use advanced features of computer applications 35 Unit of competency
D1027 BSBWOR204A Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
D0672 BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
D1631 CUECOR02C Work with others 15 Unit of competency
D1195 CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media 50 Unit of competency
D1055 BSBWRT301A Write simple documents 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C612 CUV30203 Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZN9 CUA30515 Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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