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Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Industry Work
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CUA20320
Your contributions to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industry represent a valuable set of skills and community knowledge. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as we can guide you toward formal recognition of your experience.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and basic operational knowledge in a range of visual arts and crafts industries. They possess the skills to work in a defined context under direct supervision.The job roles that relate to this qualification may include community arts workshop assistants.
Qualification Code
CUA20320
Training Package
CUA — Creative Arts and Culture Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
9 (5 core + 4 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 | Assisting with the design and creation of artistic objects while supporting general workshop operations and maintenance. |
| Cultural Gallery Assistant | Supporting the daily operations of a gallery or cultural centre, including visitor assistance and venue information. |
| Indigenous Arts Project Assistant | Providing routine operational support for community-based arts projects and cultural events. |
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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
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
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:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
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
- ✓Resume or summary of community arts involvement
- ✓Letters of support from community organisations or Elders
- ✓Position descriptions for workshop assistant roles
Arts Practice & Production
- ✓Photographs of finished creative works or objects
- ✓Records of traditional or contemporary techniques used
- ✓Evidence of storing and maintaining finished artworks
Cultural Protocol & Communication
- ✓Documentation showing adherence to cultural protocols
- ✓Examples of presenting cultural features to visitors
- ✓Records of communication within a community context
Workplace Operations
- ✓Health and safety checklists or contribution logs
- ✓Time management plans or task lists
- ✓Basic financial or point-of-sale records if applicable
Training & Certifications
- ✓White Card (CPCWHS1001) if held for exhibition setup
- ✓First aid or workplace safety certificates
- ✓Prior workshops or short course certificates in visual arts
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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