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Course Overview
Intakes
- 2025
No upcoming intakes for this course this year.
Please enquire for more information or to express your interest in this course.
About this course
Do you want to learn more about your culture and have fun creating art?
Explore your own culture with hands on projects. As part of our project work, we will help you to improve your reading, writing, study and job ready skills.
During this 12 month program, you will learn the basics of drawing, painting and simple art pieces. It is a great way to start exploring art.
Gain an understanding of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity and contribute to a community project learning time management, teamwork skills and basic workplace health and safety.
You will also develop vocational skills as you move through the levels, with electives options available from a variety of arts areas.
Career Opportunities
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include-
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Arts Workshop Assistant
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Studio Assistant.
It also provides
- A pathway to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artist, crafting and design job roles.
- Pathways into pre-employment training, further study and work in cultural arts environments within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
Opportunities for Further Study
Certificate III in Cultural Arts (Not offered by TAFE Gippsland)
Skills or Knowledge gained
This course is designed to assists in development of personal strengths, confidence, identity and developing written, oral and digital literacy.
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes
Mandatory entry requirements:
Students must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
Student must complete all of the following units prior to enrolling:
BSBWHS211 Contribute to health and safety of self and others
VU23253 Investigate and present on features of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture
VU23237 Investigate language acquisition
CUAPRI211 Develop printmaking skills
CUADES201 Follow a design Process
Recommended entry Requirements:
Be at least 15 years old and no longer attending secondary school
Minimum Industry Requirement
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2025
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts.
Work Placement - 2025
Does this course require placement?: No
Further Information - 2025
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $373.70 | $1,868.50 | $5,656.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Total | $473.70 | $1,968.50 | $5,756.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Important information
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.