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Certificate II in Visual Arts
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CUA20720
You have developed your creative voice through practical studio work and consistent craft practice. We are currently establishing RTO partnerships to provide a recognition pathway for this qualification that honours your existing artistic skills. Register your interest today to be notified when this pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are developing the basic creative and technical skills that underpin visual arts and craft practice. It applies to work in different visual arts, craft and design environments.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.
Qualification Code
CUA20720
Training Package
CUA — Creative Arts and Culture Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
9 (4 core + 5 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 | You will support the delivery of creative programmes by preparing materials and assisting participants with artistic techniques. |
| Ceramics Studio Trainee | You will assist in the day-to-day operations of a ceramic studio, focusing on clay preparation and basic forming techniques. |
| Arts Practitioner | You will produce simple creative works for exhibition or sale while maintaining a safe and organised studio environment. |
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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
- ✓Updated resume detailing studio or workshop experience
- ✓Letters of reference from studio managers or community organisers
- ✓Position descriptions for assistant or trainee roles
Creative Portfolio
- ✓Photos or videos of finished creative works and crafts
- ✓Sketchbooks or digital drawings communicating design ideas
- ✓Documentation of the creative process from concept to completion
Studio Operations
- ✓Records of safe material handling and equipment maintenance
- ✓Evidence of studio setup or workshop preparation
- ✓Logs of storing and protecting finished artworks
Research & Industry Knowledge
- ✓Notes on sourcing materials or researching techniques
- ✓Evidence of using digital tools to document artistic practice
- ✓Documentation of participation in art exhibitions or community projects
Training & Safety
- ✓WHS site induction records or safety certificates
- ✓Previous creative arts short courses or workshop certificates
- ✓First aid or emergency procedure documentation
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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