Certificate III in Visual Arts
CUA31125
Education & trainingCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
12Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
20Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA31125, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Community Theatre Centre AssistantCeramics Studio Assistant
Industries
PhotographyVisual Arts and Craft
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CUA31125 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 12 units: 4 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBCRT201Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills
BSBCRT411Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
BSBFIN302Maintain financial records
BSBOPS301Maintain business resources
BSBPEF202Plan and apply time management
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
BSBTEC201Use business software applications
BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
BSBWHS211Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
BSBWRT311Write simple documents
CUAACD201Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
CUAACD311Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUAACD312Produce computer-aided drawings
CUAACD313Produce technical drawings
CUAACD314Make scale models
CUAANM302Create 3D digital animations
CUAANM313Create 3D digital models
CUAATS312Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity
CUAATS313Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts
CUACAL311Produce calligraphy
CUACER311Produce ceramic works
CUACMP311Implement copyright arrangements
CUADES201Follow a design process
CUADES202Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context
CUADES301Explore the use of colour
CUADES302Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
CUADES303Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
CUADES304Source and apply design industry knowledge
CUADES305Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
CUADIG303Produce and prepare photo images
CUADIG304Create visual design components
CUADIG312Author interactive sequences
CUADIG315Produce digital images
CUADIG316Produce video art
CUADRA311Produce drawings
CUAGLA201Develop glassworking skills
CUAGLA301Produce glasswork
CUAIND311Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAIND314Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUAJWL311Produce jewellery
CUAPAI311Produce paintings
CUAPHI305Use wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs
CUAPHI312Capture photographic images
CUAPHI314Process colour materials in a wet darkroom context
CUAPHI316Capture images using drone technology
CUAPPR211Make simple creative work
CUAPPR311Produce creative work
CUAPPR312Document the creative work progress
CUAPPR314Participate in collaborative creative projects
CUAPRI312Produce prints
CUARES301Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice
CUASCU311Produce sculpture
CUATEX311Produce textile work
CUAWOO301Produce wood objects
CUAWRT301Write content for a range of media
CUAWRT302Write simple stories
ICTICT214Operate application software packages
ICTICT215Operate digital media technology packages
ICTICT312Use advanced features of applications
MEM48005Apply basic knowledge of casting operations
MSFDG3003Paint and fire glass
MSFGG3024Form glass
MSFGG3025Apply patterns and designs to glass
MSMPCII295Operate manufacturing equipment
MSMPMC302Operate equipment to blend/mix materials
MSMPMC304Prepare for production
MSMPMC308Operate slip casting equipment
MSMPMC309Finish products after firing
MSMPMC310Hand mould products
MSMPMC311Operate a firing kiln
MSMPMC329Prepare moulds and dies
MSTAT4005Analyse influences on textile design and construction
MSTAT4020Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
MSTAT4022Produce screen-printed textiles
MSTAT5004Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes
MSTGN2023Identify and handle fabrics and textiles
PMBPREP201EPrepare moulds for composites production
PMBPREP206EPrepare polymer materials to specified formulae
PMBPREP301ESet up and prepare for batch production
PMBPROD247ECreate composite laminates using hand lay-up techniques
PMBPROD330EMake moulds for thermoformed products
PMBPROD356EConstruct moulds for composite products
PMBPROD358EDevelop polymer product patterns
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CUA31125 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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