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 work in administrative roles across a range of arts organisations, including galleries, museums, theatres and community arts centres. It applies to individuals who work in arts administration, customer service and entertainment administration environments.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include arts marketing assistants, venue attendants, arts administrative assistants (small theatres) and arts function assistants.
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.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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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:
1–2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
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 and apply creative arts industry knowledge | Core |
| Work effectively in the creative arts industry | Core |
| Work effectively with others | Core |
| Administer event registrations | Elective |
| Assess marketing opportunities | Elective |
| Assess the significance of collection objects | Elective |
| Assist with marketing and promotion | Elective |
| Assist with the staging of public activities or events | Elective |
| Book rehearsal and performance venues and administer bookings | Elective |
| Contribute to continuous improvement | Elective |
| Create electronic presentations | Elective |
| Deliver a service to customers | Elective |
| Deliver and monitor a service to customers | Elective |
| Design and produce business documents | Elective |
| Design and produce spreadsheets | Elective |
| Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts | Elective |
| Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills | Elective |
| Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides | Elective |
| Develop and use information literacy skills | Elective |
| Develop understanding of own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity | Elective |
| Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | Elective |
| Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
| Implement copyright arrangements | Elective |
| Implement new technology | Elective |
| Install and dismantle exhibition elements | Elective |
| Maintain business resources | Elective |
| Maintain financial records | Elective |
| Maintain venue information and provide assistance to visitors | Elective |
| Monitor collections for changes in condition | Elective |
| Move and store collection material | Elective |
| Organise personal work priorities | Elective |
| Organise schedules | Elective |
| Organise workplace information | Elective |
| Plan a career in the creative arts industry | Elective |
| Plan and apply time management | Elective |
| Plan work space | Elective |
| Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities | Elective |
| Process customer complaints | Elective |
| Process financial transactions | Elective |
| Produce digital images | Elective |
| Promote products and services | Elective |
| Provide a briefing or scripted commentary | Elective |
| Provide event production support | Elective |
| Provide seating and ticketing services | Elective |
| Provide visitor information | Elective |
| Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures | Elective |
| Select and prepare creative work for exhibition | Elective |
| Store and maintain finished creative work | Elective |
| Store finished creative work | Elective |
| Use advanced features of applications | Elective |
| Use business software applications | Elective |
| Work effectively in the music industry | Elective |
| Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material | Elective |
| Work with cultural material | Elective |
| Write content for a range of media | Elective |
| Write simple documents | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Program and Project Administrator
ANZSCO 511112
Program or Project Administrators plan and undertake administration of organisational programs, special projects and support services.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Ticket Collector and Usher
ANZSCO 899921
Ticket Collector or Ushers collect tickets or admission passes and usher patrons to their seats at an entertainment, sporting or recreational venue, prepare the venue before an event and lock up premises afterwards.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education
Training providers delivering Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
No providers found for this course.
How to enrol in this course
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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.
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Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
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What are entry requirements?
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Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.