This qualification reflects the role of people working in arts administration who possess a broad knowledge base, apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems in varied contexts, and take responsibility for their own outputs. They may also take limited responsibility for the output of others.
The qualification applies in contexts such as galleries, museums, theatres, community arts centres and arts organisation more broadly. It reflects job roles, such as:
administration coordinator
events officer
project coordinator
marketing and promotions officer.
Subjects
Total number of units = 14
4 core units plus
10 elective units
The elective units consist of:
4 units from Group A
1 unit from Group B
of the remaining 5 units:
up to 5 may be from Group A and/or Group B
up to 5 may be from Certificate III or above in any currently endorsed Training Package
up to 2 may be from a Certificate II in any currently endorsed Training Package
up to 2 may be from an accredited course at Certificate III, IV or Diploma.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
CULMS004B Integrate knowledge of education and learning into museum activities
CULMS005B Research and generate ideas for exhibition concepts
CULMS406C Deliver information, activities and events
CULMS506C Plan and develop activities, events and programs
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.
People may enter this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification. They may already have a qualification or experience in general administration.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification people could undertake higher level business qualifications such as those in BSB07 Business Services Training Package, or qualifications in related areas such as events management.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills
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
exchanging information with arts professionals
establishing and maintaining industry networks
preparing and distributing promotional materials
contributing to the flow of information and ideas in the workplace
interpreting the results of surveys
negotiating resource requirements for new administration systems and procedures
Teamwork
sharing information with colleagues
showing sensitivity to cultural and social differences when communicating with others
collaborating with colleagues and others on a range of administrative tasks
leading a team
Problem-solving
dealing with problems that arise from diversity issues
using manuals and online help to overcome problems with database design and production
offering alternatives when product requested is not available
adjusting work practices to suit particular arts contexts and to enhance accessibility
adjusting a presentation to maintain rapport with an audience
Initiative and enterprise
using functions of software applications to enhance the presentation of business documents
making recommendations on ways to improve accessibility within the organisation
using market research to assist with future planning
pursuing revenue opportunities that will be of most benefit to the organisation
Planning and organising
planning, organising and prioritising work tasks and responsibilities
designing and producing business documents
developing and implementing arts administration systems and procedures
organising meetings, including preparing papers and minutes
developing plans for and managing straightforward projects
managing a budget
researching and assessing funding opportunities
Self-management
following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS
maintaining personal presentation standards
acting within the scope of own job role
completing work within given timelines
evaluating one’s own presentations to inform subsequent presentations
pursuing revenue opportunities that are in line with the organisation’s overall vision and direction
Learning
providing mentoring and coaching support to team members on new administration systems and procedures
keeping up-to-date with industry developments
using manuals and online help to improve own skills
coaching colleagues
identifying training needs in relation to diversity issues
