Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks in the creative industry sectors, work under direct supervision, and use limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context. It is, in essence, a preparatory qualification that can be used as a pathway into CUF30107 Certificate III in Media.

Job roles

Community radio production assistant

Community television production assistant.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 8

4 core units

2 units from Group A

2 elective units

The 2 elective units may be selected from the remaining Group A units and/or Group B units listed below any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome and local industry requirements.

Core units

Creative thinking

add topic BSBCRT101A Apply critical thinking techniques

Industry context

add topic CUFIND201A Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge

OHS

add topic CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures

Workplace effectiveness

add topic BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others

Group A units (specialist)

Art and construction

add topic CUEPRP03B Apply a general knowledge of props construction

add topic CUFPRP201A Repair, maintain and alter props

add topic CUESCE05B Apply a general knowledge of scenic art

add topic CUFSCE201A Prepare and prime scenic art cloths

add topic CUFSCE202A Repair, maintain and alter scenic art

add topic CUESET05C Apply set construction techniques

Audio/sound

add topic CUESOU07B Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities

add topic CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing

add topic CUSSOU201A Assist with sound recordings

add topic CUSSOU202A Mix sound in a broadcasting environment

Camera/cinematography

add topic CUFCAM201A Assist with a basic camera shoot

Digital content and imaging

add topic CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content

add topic CULLB307C Use multimedia

add topic ICPMM296A Create and test a CD-ROM/DVD

On-air presentation

add topic CUFAIR201A Develop techniques for presenting information on radio

Post-production

add topic CUFPOS201A Perform basic vision and sound editing

Research

add topic CUFRES201A Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication

Group B units

Creative process

add topic BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

Customer service

add topic BSBCUS201A Deliver a service to customers

Design

add topic BSBDES201A Follow a design process

add topic BSBDES202A Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context

Diversity

add topic BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity

Financial administration

add topic BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records

First aid

add topic HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support

General maintenance

add topic MEM18001C Use hand tools

add topic MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

add topic MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding

add topic MEM5001B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components

ICT use

add topic ICAU2006B Operate computing packages

Information management

add topic BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information

Lighting

add topic CUFLGT101A Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities

OHS

add topic CUETGE15B Handle physical elements safely during bump in/bump out

Sustainability

add topic BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Workplace effectiveness

add topic BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities

Selecting electives for different outcomes

This qualification allows learners to develop skills and knowledge to prepare for work, with some limited employment outcomes. The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but they are in no way prescriptive:

Community radio production assistant

Core units plus:

add topic CUFAIR201A Develop techniques for presenting information on radio

add topic CUFRES201A Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication

or

add topic CUSSOU202A Mix sound in a broadcasting environment

add topic CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing

Community television production assistant

Core units plus:

add topic CUFCAM201A Assist with a basic camera shoot

add topic CUFPOS201A Perform basic vision and sound editing

or

add topic CUFRES201A Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication

add topic CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content


Pathways...

    Qualification pathways

    Pathways into the qualification

    Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the creative industries for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

interpreting and clarifying written or verbal instructions

providing standard information about services or operations to others

Teamwork

seeking and responding to feedback on work in progress

working as a member of a team and interacting with members of the public in a specific job role

Problem-solving

finding the most relevant source of information on the internet for a specific task

recognising operational problems of a routine nature and referring them to the appropriate person

Initiative and enterprise

developing an attitude towards work and learning that involves asking questions

obtaining information in a culturally appropriate way

Planning and organising

collecting and organising information in a way that allows for easy retrieval

planning work tasks in a logical sequence

Self-management

following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS

producing work within deadlines

seeking expert assistance when problems arise

Learning

keeping up to date with industry developments and trends

improving techniques through practice

Technology

sending emails

using the internet to source information