Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 4:25 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Certificate IV in Visual Arts
CUV40111
D658
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12/10/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of practitioners working at a pre-professional level who are beginning to develop their own artistic voice. They produce work that shows proficiency with techniques in their chosen art form and are able to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems. They have broad and integrated factual, technical and theoretical knowledge with cognitive skills that allow them to analyse, compare and act on information from a range of sources.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)six (6) core units plus
nine (9) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- four (4) units from Group A
- one (1) unit from Group B
- of the remaining four (4) units:
- up to four (4) may be from Group A and/or Group B
- up to four (4) may be from Certificate III or above in any currently endorsed Training Package
- up to two (2) may be from a Certificate II in any currently endorsed Training Package
- up to two (2) may be from an accredited course at Certificate III, IV or Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1.
2. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7749 | CUVPRP405A | Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S7748 | CUVPRP404A | Develop self as artist | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0887 | BSBOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes | 15 | Unit of competency |
| S7599 | CUVACD301A | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S7745 | CUVPRP401A | Realise a creative project | 55 | Unit of competency |
| S7767 | CUVRES401A | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. 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.
4. Group B Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C625 | CUV40103 | Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZO2 | CUA41315 | Certificate IV in Visual Arts | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships