Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Creative Industries
Certificate II in Creative Industries
CUA20225
BOH2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGT7 | CUA20220 | Certificate II in Creative Industries | Qualification |