Qualification details

Communication 

• Passing on key safety information to colleagues.
• Presenting concepts to others.
• Interpreting briefs and conceptual visions.
• Producing art works which are consistent with the conceptual vision.

Teamwork 

• Checking safety procedures with other team members.
• Discussing concepts, industry developments and work issues with colleagues.
• Showing sensitivity to cultural and social differences when communicating with others.

Problem Solving 

• Identifying safety issues and reporting them to appropriate person.
• Refining concepts to incorporate feedback from others.
• Applying selection criteria to finished work to be stored.
• Adjusting techniques to achieve a particular effect.
• Identifying and addressing copyright requirements.

Initiative and Enterprise 

• Developing several possible concepts to communicate an idea.
• Producing a range of samples in response to a brief or conceptual vision.

Planning and Organising 

• Collecting and analysing information to develop concepts and ideas.
• Organising the presentation of a concept to others.
• Organising work tasks to ensure safety.
• Organising information systematically.
• Preparing and maintaining documentation.
• Determining criteria for the selection of finished work for storage.
• Identifying techniques and processes required to produce art works.
• Sourcing and analysing information to inform design practice.
• Researching and critically analysing history and theory to inform artistic practice.
• Selecting and preparing work for exhibition.

Self-management 

• Following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS.
• Maintaining personal safety standards.
• Challenging one's own ideas and approaches.
• Having clear goals about one's future as an artist.

Learning 

• Evaluating information gained from research and integrating ideas into the development of own work.
• Using practice, feedback and discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
• Seeking specialist advice on copyright issues.
• Improving skills through experimentation with materials and techniques.
• Keeping up to date with industry and technological developments.
• Undertaking training in the use of new technology to improve work practices.

Technology 

• Using the internet for research.
• Using electronic record keeping.
• Using tools and equipment to produce art works.
• Using technology to expand own arts practice.

Core Units 

Complete 4 core units :

BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

CUVCOR04B Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse

CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

CUVCOR13B Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice

Elective Units 

Complete 14 other units 

At least 2 units  must be selected from one or more of the following areas of the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package:

• Ceramics
• Design
• Digital art
• Drawing
• Glass
• Installation
• Jewellery
• Painting
• Performance art
• Photoimaging
• Prints
• Public art
• Sculpture
• Textiles/fibre
• Video art
• Wood

In addition, at least 2 units  must be selected from one or more of the following areas of the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package:

• Professional practice
• Small business
• Research and innovation

Remaining units may be selected from other areas of the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package or any relevant endorsed Training Package at the appropriate level.

The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for a Certificate IV. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification.