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.

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.

Total number of units = 6

4 core units plus

2 elective units

The elective units consist of:

up to 2 from the list of elective units below

up to 2 from a Certificate I or II in any currently endorsed Training Package

1 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

CUVATS101A Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity

CUVPRP101A Use ideas and techniques for creative work

Elective units

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural arts

CULMS001B Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material

LMTFD2004B Work within an indigenous cultural framework

Dance

CUADAN101A Develop foundation dance techniques

CUADAN106A Develop foundation cultural dance technique

CUAOHS101A Follow basic safe dance practices

Communication

BSBCMM101A Apply basic communication skills

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)

LMTCL1001B Produce a simple garment

LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics

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.

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:

CUVDRA201A Develop drawing skills

CUVPAI201A Develop painting skills

Learner developing textile skills

Core units plus:

LMTCL2001B Use a sewing machine

LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics

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.