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Certificate I in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
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CUA10220
You have begun developing fundamental creative and technical skills within your community's cultural arts context. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for this foundational qualification. Register your interest to be notified when we begin accepting evidence for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are developing fundamental creative and technical skills that underpin arts practice in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural arts context. It applies to work in cultural arts environments within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community arts workshop assistants. It also provides a pathway to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artist, crafting and design job roles.
Qualification Code
CUA10220
Training Package
CUA — Creative Arts and Culture Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate I
Total Units
6 (4 core + 2 elective)
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Community Arts Workshop Assistant | Providing supervised support in visual arts and crafts within community-based organisations. |
| Foundational Cultural Artist | Developing initial creative works that explore and express individual cultural identity. |
| Arts Centre Assistant | Handling materials and assisting with the day-to-day operations of a cultural arts space. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Employment records from community arts centres
- ✓Volunteer roles in cultural workshops or events
- ✓Supervised assistant positions in visual arts environments
Cultural Identity & Protocols
- ✓Evidence of working within established cultural frameworks
- ✓Records of participation in community cultural activities
- ✓Documentation of connection to Country as it relates to arts practice
Creative & Technical Skills
- ✓Portfolio of basic drawing techniques and sketches
- ✓Photographs of finished or in-progress artworks
- ✓Visual journals showing the development of creative ideas
Safety & Workplace Practices
- ✓Records of following WHS procedures in a studio environment
- ✓Evidence of maintaining a safe workspace for self and others
- ✓Attendance records for workshop safety briefings
Training & Recognition
- ✓Certificates from informal community art workshops
- ✓Letters of support from Elders or art centre managers
- ✓Records of participation in cultural dance or craft sessions
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
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Advanced Diploma
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