This qualification allows learners to develop basic knowledge and skills to prepare for work in the visual arts, craft and broader creative industries. It is suitable for delivery in schools and local communities. There are no direct job outcomes from this qualification.
Total number of units = 6
3 core units plus
3 elective units
The elective units consist of:
up to 3 from the list of elective units below
up to 3 from Certificate I or II in any currently endorsed Training Package
1 may be from an accredited course at Certificate I or II.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
CUVACD101A Use basic drawing techniques
CUVPRP101A Use ideas and techniques for creative work
Elective units
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural arts
CULMS001B Work with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
CUVATS101A Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity
LMTFD2004B Work within an indigenous cultural framework
Communication
BSBCMM101A Apply basic communication skills
Creative thinking
BSBCRT101A Apply critical thinking techniques
Information technology
BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer
BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills
BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents
BSBITU203A Communicate electronically
ICAICT103A Use, communicate and search securely on the internet
ICAICT104A Use digital devices
Visual communication
LMFCR0003B Carry out measurements and calculations
LMFGG2001B Use glass and glazing sector hand and power tools
LMFPF1001B Frame a simple artwork
LMFPF2007B Assemble artwork package (basic)
LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics
LMTFD2001B Design and produce a simple garment
LMTFD2002B * Apply printing techniques to produce indigenous textile designs
LMTFD2003B * Apply dyeing techniques to produce indigenous textile designs
MSAPCII296A Make a small furniture item from timber
MSAPCII297A Make an object from cloth using an existing pattern
MSAPCII298A Make an object from metal
MSAPCII299A Make an object from plastic
Workplace effectiveness
BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirement.
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Selecting electives for different outcomes
The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but are in no way prescriptive.
Learner developing general art-making skills
Core units plus:
CUVDIG201A Develop digital imaging skills
CUVDRA201A Develop drawing skills
CUVPAI201A Develop painting skills
Learner developing woodworking skills
Core units plus:
CUVWOO201A Develop woodworking skills
MEM18001C Use hand tools
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations
Pathways into the qualification
People may enter this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, people could progress to a wide range of other qualifications in visual arts and craft, or the creative industries more broadly.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the visual arts, craft and design industries for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification |
Communication | passing on key safety information to colleagues communicating effectively with people from a range of cultural backgrounds presenting information in a way that is useful for the purpose intended |
Teamwork | checking safety procedures with relevant people seeking feedback from colleagues |
Problem-solving | identifying safety issues and reporting them to appropriate person identifying technical problems in creative work |
Initiative and enterprise | collecting information to develop an idea for own work |
Planning and organising | organising work tasks to ensure safety |
Self-management | following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS maintaining personal safety standards |
Learning | improving art skills through practice |
Technology | using the internet to source information using a range of tools and equipment to produce art works, including computer applications |