Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Not Applicable


Subjects

Core Units

Complete 6 core units:

add topic BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

add topic CUVCOR03B Develop, refine and communicate concept for own work

add topic CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

add topic CUVCOR12B Review history and theory for application to artistic practice

add topic CUVPRP02B Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity

add topic CUVPRP03B Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Elective Units

Complete 8 other units

At least 1 unit must be selected from the following areas of the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package:

Calligraphy

Ceramics

Digital art

Drawing

Glass

Jewellery

Painting

Photoimaging

Prints

Sculpture

Textiles/fibre

Video art

Wood

In addition at least 1 unit must be selected from the following areas of the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package:

Professional Practice

Design

Research and Innovation

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 III. 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 III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals who work in the visual arts and contemporary crafts industries and perform a range of skilled tasks using discretion and judgement and who have the ability to select, adapt and transfer skills to different situations. Individuals may specialise in one area or be multi- skilled.

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

Examples of appropriate elective units for particular jobs at this level are as follows:

Assistant in ceramics studio

add topic CUVCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawings

add topic CUVCRS14B Prepare, store and maintain finished work

add topic CUVDES03B Apply the design process to 3-dimensional work in response to a brief

add topic CUVDES04B Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief

add topic CUVPRP01B Develop self as artist

add topic CUVVSP05B Produce ceramics

add topic CUVVSP07B Apply techniques in wheel-formed ceramics

add topic CUVVSP51B Produce sculpture

add topic PMCOPS221A Operate manual glazing equipment

add topic PMCOPS224A Hand mould ceramics

Assistant in community arts facility

add topic BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

add topic CUEMAR01B Assist with marketing activities

add topic CULMS410A Provide research assistance

add topic CUVCRS11B Select and prepare work for exhibition

add topic CUVCRS14B Prepare, store and maintain finished work

add topic CUVPRP01B Develop self as artist

add topic CUVVSP15B Produce drawings

add topic CUVVSP35B Produce paintings

add topic CUVVSP45B Produce prints

add topic CUVVSP51B Produce sculpture


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

Not Applicable


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

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

Communication

Writing draft promotional materials; using networks to promote the organisation.

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.

Confirming work requirements with supervisor.

Interpreting criteria for selecting art works for exhibition.

Teamwork

Discussing industry developments with colleagues.

Checking safety procedures with other team members.

Obtaining feedback on concepts.

Working as a team member to install art works in exhibition spaces.

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.

Adjusting work to meet display requirements.

Adjusting practice to address cultural issues.

Initiative and Enterprise

Developing several possible concepts to communicate an idea.

Enhancing the quality of work practices through networking.

Planning and Organising

Collecting and organising information on cultural arts and 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.

Collecting and assessing information to assist with marketing activities.

Organising art works for exhibition.

Collecting and analysing information to help determine business legal requirements.

Self-management

Following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS.

Maintaining personal safety standards.

Being confident about presenting information about the organisation to others.

Acting within scope of own job role.

Following workplace procedures to ensure compliance with business and legal requirements.

Learning

Improving drawing, sculpture and painting skills through experimentation.

Using opportunities to update knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts.

Seeking expert legal advice on contractual rights and obligation where necessary.

Evaluating information gained from research and integrating ideas into the development of own work.

Using practice, feedback and discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve skills and knowledge.

Technology

Using the internet for sourcing information.

Using tools and equipment to produce sculptures, painting and drawings.