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 working in a variety of administrative contexts across a range of arts organisations, such as galleries, museums, theatres and community arts centres. It applies to individuals who work in performing arts, cultural, creative arts and entertainment administration environments.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include arts marketing and promotion officer, arts event promotions officer, events coordinator, gallery/museum officer and arts administrator.
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:
6 months – 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 |
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| Communicate effectively with arts professionals | Core |
| Coordinate workplace information systems | Core |
| Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | Core |
| Lead team effectiveness | Core |
| Administer event registrations | Elective |
| Analyse and present research information | Elective |
| Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment | Elective |
| Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters | Elective |
| Articulate, present and debate ideas | Elective |
| Assess marketing opportunities | Elective |
| Assess the significance of collection objects | Elective |
| Assess the significance of collections | Elective |
| Assist with marketing and promotion | Elective |
| Book rehearsal and performance venues and administer bookings | Elective |
| Build simple web pages | Elective |
| Collaborate in creative processes | Elective |
| Conduct research | Elective |
| Contribute to organising productions | Elective |
| Coordinate business operational plans | Elective |
| Coordinate installation and dismantling of exhibitions | Elective |
| Create electronic presentations | Elective |
| Design and develop interpretive displays | Elective |
| Design and produce business documents | Elective |
| Design and produce complex spreadsheets | Elective |
| Design and produce complex text documents | Elective |
| Develop and apply knowledge of communications industry | Elective |
| Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides | Elective |
| Develop and manage exhibition interpretive strategies | Elective |
| Develop and promote library activities, events and public programs | Elective |
| Develop community and stakeholder relationships in a library environment | Elective |
| Develop community networks | Elective |
| Develop personal work priorities | Elective |
| Develop public relations documents | Elective |
| Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
| Implement continuous improvement | Elective |
| Implement copyright arrangements | Elective |
| Implement participation and engagement strategies | Elective |
| Implement records systems for small business | Elective |
| Install and dismantle exhibition elements | Elective |
| Integrate disability access and inclusion | Elective |
| Lead effective workplace relationships | Elective |
| Maintain website performance | Elective |
| Make presentations | Elective |
| Move and store collection material | Elective |
| Obtain revenue to support operations | Elective |
| Organise business meetings | Elective |
| Plan in-house events | Elective |
| Plan work space | Elective |
| Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities | Elective |
| Prepare display mounts for collection material | Elective |
| Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries | Elective |
| Present information on activities, events or public programs | Elective |
| Promote innovation in team environments | Elective |
| Promote products and services | Elective |
| Promote products and services to international markets | Elective |
| Provide a briefing or scripted commentary | Elective |
| Provide event production support | Elective |
| Provide technical support during virtual and hybrid events | Elective |
| Provide visitor information | Elective |
| Research and develop business plans | Elective |
| Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures | Elective |
| Research international markets | Elective |
| Review and maintain organisation's digital presence | Elective |
| Source and use information on the events industry | Elective |
| Support collaborative planning processes | Elective |
| Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| Transfer content to websites | Elective |
| Undertake marketing activities | Elective |
| Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities | Elective |
| Work with cultural material | Elective |
| Write complex documents | Elective |
| Write persuasive copy | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV 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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Arts Administrator and Manager
ANZSCO 139911
Arts Administrators or Managers plan, organise, direct, control, coordinate and promote artistic and cultural policies, programs, projects and services.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
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
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration
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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.
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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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