Are you passionate about cultural art?
The Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Art will help students develop the basic art-making skills underpinning visual arts and craft practices.
Students will complete oral and written coursework and gain hands-on skills through independent and collaborative projects. Throughout the course, participants will work closely with the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community to establish a reference group and use local cultural knowledge necessary to achieve some units of competency.
After successfully completing this qualification, participants could progress into a number of positions including Aboriginal visual arts worker, community arts centre trainee, community arts workshop trainee or ceramics studio trainee.
Throughout this course students will gain skills in:
- Basic drawings techniques
- Painting skills
- Printmaking skills
- Sculptural skills
- Textile work
- Occupational safety and health
- Operation of digital devices
- You have a significant interest in the area
- You have some form of art experience from either participating in an arts event, gained informal learning experiences from watching online art videos, attended weekend workshops or even participated in a home model based micro business.
North Regional TAFE will deliver this program of training over a period of 12 months with up to 10 hours per week of study, including face to face training, self-paced study and research and practice in own time.
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Classes are often held in the evenings and depend upon industry demand.
The Occupational Safety and Health unit is delivered first to ensure safe working practices.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| CUAACD101 | Use basic drawing techniques |
| CUAATS111 | Develop understanding of own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity |
| CUAATS211 | Prepare for work in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry |
| CUAPPR211 | Make simple creative work |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| CUADES201 | Follow a design process |
| CUAPPR101 | Use ideas and techniques to develop creative work |
| CUASCU211 | Develop sculptural skills |
| CUATEX201 | Develop skills in textile work |
| MSMPCII297 | Make an object from cloth using an existing pattern |
This course prepares you for roles such as:
- Aboriginal visual arts worker
- Community arts centre trainee
- Community arts workshop trainee
- Ceramics studio trainee
Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .
Further training pathways from this qualification include:
- CUA30520 Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts (external)
- CUA30620 Certificate III in Arts Administration (external)
On Campus
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$79.80 |
$241.30 |
$321.10 |
|
Concession |
$79.80 |
$241.30 |
$321.10 |
Distance
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$79.80 |
$241.30 |
$321.10 |
|
Concession |
$79.80 |
$241.30 |
$321.10 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.