Certificate II in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft

Not Applicable


Subjects

Core Units

Complete 4 core units:

add topic BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

add topic CUVCOR02B Develop and articulate concept for own work

add topic CUVCOR07B Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea

add topic CUVCOR11B Source information on history and theory and apply to own area of work

Elective Units

Complete 7 other units with at least 1 unit from the following areas of the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package:

Ceramics

Digital art

Drawing

Glass

Jewellery

Painting

Photoimaging

Prints

Sculpture

Textiles/fibre

Video art

Wood

Remaining units may be selected from other areas of the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package or any relevant endorsed Training Package at the appropriate level.

The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for a Certificate II. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification.

Notes on Certificate II in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft

The Certificate II in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft is designed to reflect the role of individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks and who work under direct supervision. It is a flexible entry-level qualification, which can be customised to meet a broad range of industry needs. This qualification is also suitable for VET in schools programs.

Examples of other Training Packages, which may be relevant to this qualification, are as follows:

Business Services, e.g. computer technology

Entertainment, e.g. props, sets, scenic art, costume

Financial Services, e.g. bookkeeping

Furnishing, e.g. furniture production

Hospitality, e.g. food and beverage

Information Technology, e.g. Internet

Manufactured Mineral Products, e.g. ceramics

Metal and Engineering, e.g. jewellery

Museums and Library/Information Services, e.g. exhibitions

Music, e.g. performance

Printing and Graphic Arts, e.g. pre-press

Retail, e.g. customer service, sales

Screen and Media, e.g. digital content, set and scenery construction

Textile, Clothing and Footwear, e.g. clothing production

Tourism, e.g. guiding

The workplace context for this qualification will vary and this context must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate unit for particular jobs at this level are as follows:

Community arts workshop assistant

add topic BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills

add topic CUECOR02B Work with others

add topic CUVADM11A Work within an arts organisation context

add topic CUVCRS13B Store finished work

add topic CUVVSP26B Apply techniques to produce jewellery

add topic CUVVSP50B Apply techniques to produce sculpture

add topic CUVVSP54B Apply techniques to produce textile/fibre work

Trainee in ceramics studio

add topic BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills

add topic CUVCRS13B Store finished work

add topic CUVVSP04B Apply techniques to produce ceramics

add topic CUVVSP26B Apply techniques to produce jewellery

add topic CUVVSP50B Apply techniques to produce sculpture

WRRCS2BApply point of sale handling procedures

add topic WRRS01B Sell products and services


Pathways...

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Entry Requirements

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Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

The following table contains a summary of the required for an assistant in a community arts workshop. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Communication

Liaising with people from arts organisations

Passing on key safety information to colleagues

Collecting information to develop a concept for own work; presenting concepts to others

Teamwork

Discussing industry developments with colleagues

Checking safety procedures with other team members

Obtaining feedback on concepts

Problem Solving

Adjusting work practices to suit particular arts contexts

Identifying safety issues and reporting them to appropriate person

Refining concepts to incorporate feedback from others

Identifying action to be taken if finished work is not ready for storage

Initiative and Enterprise

Developing several possible concepts to communicate an idea

Planning and Organising

Collecting information to develop a concept for own work

Organising work tasks to ensure safety

Organising the presentation of a concept to others

Preparing work for storage and storing it appropriately

Identifying the steps and resources required to produce the proposed art object

Learning

Keeping up to date with industry developments

Improving ceramics

Drawing, sculpture and jewellery skills through experimentation

Technology

Using the internet for sourcing information

Using tools to make jewellery, ceramic objects and sculptures