Certificate II in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Not Applicable
Subjects
Core Units |
Complete 5 core units:
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Elective Units |
Complete 6 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 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
The Certificate II in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander 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.
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.
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
BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills
CUECOR02B Work with others
CUVADM11B Work within an arts organisation context
CUVCRS13B Store finished work
CUVVSP26B Apply techniques to produce jewellery
CUVVSP50B Apply techniques to produce sculpture
CUVVSP54B Apply techniques to produce textile/fibre work
Trainee in ceramics studio
BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills
CUVCRS13B Store finished work
CUVVSP04B Apply techniques to produce ceramics
CUVVSP26B Apply techniques to produce jewellery
CUVVSP50B Apply techniques to produce sculpture
WRRCS2BApply point of sale handling procedures
WRRS01B Sell products and services
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
The following table contains a summary of the
Communication Discussing issues of family and kinship with one's own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community. Presenting concepts to others. Passing on key safety information to colleagues. |
Teamwork Discussing industry developments with colleagues. Checking safety procedures with other team members. Obtaining feedback on concepts. |
Problem Solving Refining concepts to incorporate feedback from others. Identifying sensitive issues and using information in a culturally appropriate way. Identifying safety issues and reporting them to appropriate person. 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 and organising information on one's own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage. Collecting information to develop a concept for own work. Identifying the steps and resources required to produce the proposed art object. Organising the presentation of a concept to others. Organising work tasks to ensure safety. Preparing work for storage and storing it appropriately. |
Self-management Following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS. Maintaining personal safety standards. |
Learning Improving ceramics, drawing, print making, sculpture and painting skills through experimentation. |
Technology Using the internet for sourcing information. Using tools to make jewellery, ceramic objects, prints and sculptures. |