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CERTIFICATE II IN ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL ARTS

COURSE CODE: CUA20420

Issuance of this qualification is awarded by Djarragun College RTO30166

QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION

Set yourself on the path to a creative career in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts industry. The certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts helps you develop the practical skills required to work as a visual arts and crafts professional as well as providing pathways into higher qualifications.

The courses are designed to help you develop a range of art and craft skills as well as to develop your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity and learn to apply this knowledge to an arts context.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Enrolled Djarragun College students may apply to enrol in a VET course from Year 10 onwards.

DURATION AND LOCATION

This Certificate II course is delivered over 2 years on site at Djarragun College, in our purpose built arts gallery and studio.

DELIVERY MODES

The course will be delivered in the classroom, face-to- face, using a range of practical and theoretical teaching and assessment methods.

FEES

There is no additional fee for enrolling in a VET course, there are two different College fee levels applicable for enrolling at the College. Any VET courses are covered within this fee.

SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE

The College has invested heavily in support services to support student learning. We have a substantial support staff made up of Teaching Assistants, Learning Enhancement teachers and Youth Support Officers.

We also partner with Ngak Min Health to access services that are typically not available in schools.

RTO OBLIGATION

Djarragun College guarantees that the student will be provided with every opportunity to complete the qualification. We do not guarantee employment upon completion of this qualification.

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will be awarded a Qualification, a Record of Results and full QCE points.

Students who achieve at least one unit of competency (but not the full qualification) will receive a Statement of Attainment and may receive some QCE points.

PATHWAYS

  • CUA30520 – Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

Successful completion of this course will prepare you for further study in this area.

You will be able to enter the industry as a visual arts and crafts professional, work with an Indigenous Art Centre or organisation as a Curators Assistant, a Gallery Assistant or Retail Assistant.

QCE Points

Certificate II level courses will attract 4 QCE points.

COURSE UNITS

Download the course guide here.

 

 

CERTIFICATE II IN VISUAL ARTS

COURSE CODE: CUA20720

Issuance of this qualification is awarded by Djarragun College RTO30166

QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION

Set yourself on the path to a creative career in the arts industry. The certificate II in Visual Arts helps you develop the practical skills required to work as a visual arts and crafts professional as well as providing pathways into higher qualifications.

The course is designed to help you develop a range of art and craft skills and learn to apply this knowledge to work in different visual arts, craft and design environments.

Entry requirements

Enrolled Djarragun College students may apply to enrol in a VET course from Year 10 onwards.

DURATION AND LOCATION

This Certificate II course is delivered over 2 years on site at Djarragun College, in our purpose built arts gallery and studio.

DELIVERY MODES

The course will be delivered in the classroom, face-to- face, using a range of practical and theoretical teaching and assessment methods.

FEES

There is no additional fee for enrolling in a VET course, there are two different College fee levels applicable for enrolling at the College. Any VET courses are covered within this fee.

SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE

The College has invested heavily in support services to support student learning. We have a substantial support staff made up of Teaching Assistants, Learning Enhancement teachers and Youth Support Officers.

We also partner with Ngak Min Health to access services that are typically not available in schools.

RTO OBLIGATION

Djarragun College guarantees that the student will be provided with every opportunity to complete the qualification. We do not guarantee employment upon completion of this qualification.

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will be awarded a Qualification, a Record of Results and full QCE points.

Students who achieve at least one unit of competency (but not the full qualification) will receive a Statement of Attainment and may receive some QCE points.

RTO OBLIGATION

Djarragun College guarantees that the student will be provided with every opportunity to complete the qualification. We do not guarantee employment upon completion of this qualification.

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will be awarded a Qualification and a Record of Results.

Students who achieve at least one unit of competency (but not the full qualification) will receive a Statement of Attainment and may receive some QCE points.

PATHWAYS

Educational pathway for this course leads to CUA31120 – Certificate III in Visual Arts.

The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Ceramics Studio Trainee, Community Arts

Workshop Assistant and Arts Practitioner. It also provides a pathway to other visual arts, craft and design job roles.

QCE Points

  • Certificate II level courses will attract 4 QCE

COURSE UNITS

Download the course guide here.

 

 

CERTIFICATE III IN ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL ARTS

COURSE CODE: CUA30520

Issuance of this qualification is awarded by Djarragun College RTO30166

QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION

This qualification reflects the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are developing different art skills in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural arts context and who take responsibility for their own outputs in work and learning. Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of introductory art theory and cultural history. The outcomes of this qualification apply to work in cultural arts environments within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Enrolled Djarragun College students may apply to enrol in a VET course from Year 10 onwards.  It is recommended, but not essential, to first complete the Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts, prior to the commencement of the Certificate III.

DURATION AND LOCATION

This Certificate III course is delivered over 2 years on site at Djarragun College, in our purpose built arts gallery and studio.

DELIVERY MODES

The course will be delivered in the classroom, face-to- face, using a range of practical and theoretical teaching and assessment methods.

FEES

There is no additional fee for enrolling in a VET course, there are two different College fee levels applicable for enrolling at the College. Any VET courses are covered within this fee.

SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE

The College has invested heavily in support services to support student learning. We have a substantial support staff made up of Teaching Assistants, Learning Enhancement teachers and Youth Support Officers.

We also partner with Ngak Min Health to access services that are typically not available in schools.

RTO OBLIGATION

Djarragun College guarantees that the student will be provided with every opportunity to complete the qualification. We do not guarantee employment upon completion of this qualification.

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will be awarded a Qualification, a Record of Results and full QCE points.

Students who achieve at least one unit of competency (but not the full qualification) will receive a Statement of Attainment and may receive some QCE points.

PATHWAYS

The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Arts Centre Assistant, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Ceramics Studio Assistant, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Artist. It also provides a pathway to other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander arts, craft and design roles.

QCE Points

Certificate III level courses will attract 8 QCE points.

COURSE UNITS

Core Units

AHCILM306 Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols

BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

CUAATS111 Develop understanding of own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity

CUAATS312 Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity

CUAATS313 Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts

 

Elective Units

CUASCU311 — Produce sculpture

CUAACD311 — Produce drawings to communicate ideas

CUADRA311 — Produce drawings

CUAPAI311 — Produce paintings

CUAPRI312 — Produce prints

CUADES301 — Explore the use of colour

CUACER311 — Produce ceramic works

 

Download the course guide here.