Certificate II in Visual Arts

CUA20720

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

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.

There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Qualification

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Units of competency in qualification

Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 1 year

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Contribute to the health and safety of self and others Core
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas Core
Make simple creative work Core
Source and use information relevant to own arts practice Core
Apply basic knowledge of casting operations Elective
Assemble basic artwork packages Elective
Assemble simple textile products Elective
Contribute to continuous improvement Elective
Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge Elective
Develop and apply knowledge of information and cultural services organisations Elective
Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills Elective
Develop ceramic skills Elective
Develop digital imaging skills Elective
Develop drawing skills Elective
Develop glassworking skills Elective
Develop jewellery-making skills Elective
Develop painting skills Elective
Develop printmaking skills Elective
Develop sculptural skills Elective
Develop skills in textile work Elective
Develop understanding of own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity Elective
Develop video art skills Elective
Develop woodworking skills Elective
Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context Elective
Follow a design process Elective
Form glass Elective
Hand mould products Elective
Identify and handle fabrics and textiles Elective
Investigate business opportunities Elective
Make a small furniture item from timber Elective
Make an object from cloth using an existing pattern Elective
Make an object from metal Elective
Make an object from plastic Elective
Make measurements and calculations Elective
Operate digital devices Elective
Operate digital media technology packages Elective
Operate manufacturing equipment Elective
Operate slip casting equipment Elective
Paint and fire glass Elective
Participate in planning process for proposed artwork sites Elective
Participate in sustainable work practices Elective
Plan and apply time management Elective
Store finished creative work Elective
Use basic artwork framing techniques Elective
Use business software applications Elective
Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment Elective
Use dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs Elective
Use printing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs Elective
Work effectively with others Elective
Work within an Indigenous cultural framework Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate II in Visual Arts sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Painter (Visual Arts)

    ANZSCO 211411

    Painters (Visual Arts) conceive and create visual art forms, such as pictures, abstract designs and similar compositions, to communicate impressions and ideas.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Potter and Ceramic Artist

    ANZSCO 211412

    Potters or Ceramic Artists conceive and create functional or artistic articles by moulding clay, glass and other fusible materials using hand-building and wheel techniques.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Sculptor

    ANZSCO 211413

    Sculptors conceive and create three-dimensional forms to communicate impressions and ideas by carving or modelling materials, such as wood, stone, clay and metal, or assembling found and manufactured materials.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Other Visual Arts or Crafts Professional

    ANZSCO 211499

    Other Visual Arts or Crafts Professionals include jobs like Leadlighter, Multimedia Artist, Quilter, and Textile Artist.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Community Arts Worker

    ANZSCO 272611

    Community Arts Workers identify issues of local need, concerns and aspirations through community consultation, and design and implement strategies to facilitate and encourage community arts projects and happenings, and promote the value of community cultural development.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Broadcast Transmitter Operator

    ANZSCO 399511

    Broadcast Transmitter Operators operate consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)

    ANZSCO 399512

    Camera Operators (Film, Television or Video) set up and operate cameras to photograph scenes for film, television or video productions.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Light Technician

    ANZSCO 399513

    Light Technicians position and control lighting equipment for film, television or video productions or stage performances.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Make Up Artist

    ANZSCO 399514

    Make Up Artists design and apply make up to actors, presenters and other performing artists.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Musical Instrument Maker and Repairer

    ANZSCO 399515

    Musical Instrument Makers or Repairers build, repair and restore musical instruments, and modify and tune them to owners' specifications.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Sound Technician

    ANZSCO 399516

    Sound Technicians operate audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Television Equipment Operator

    ANZSCO 399517

    Television Equipment Operators operate television equipment to record, edit, mix and prepare material for broadcast.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Other Performing Arts Technician

    ANZSCO 399599

    Other Performing Arts Technicians includes jobs like Continuity Person, Microphone Boom Operator, Performing Arts Road Manager, Special Effects Person, and Theatrical Dresser.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Certificate II in Visual Arts

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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