Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
CUA40625
Education & trainingCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
15Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA40625, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; 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
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Textile ArtistAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studio ArtistAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Jewellery DesignerAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Glass Artist
Industries
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CUA40625 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 15 units: 6 core plus 9 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AHCOCM303Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
BSBCRT411Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBCRT412Articulate, present and debate ideas
BSBCRT413Collaborate in creative processes
BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
BSBESB302Develop and present business proposals
BSBESB303Organise finances for new business ventures
BSBESB304Determine resource requirements for new business ventures
BSBESB305Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBESB404Market new business ventures
BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
BSBPEF401Manage personal health and wellbeing
BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
BSBSTR301Contribute to continuous improvement
BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CUAACD311Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUAACD312Produce computer-aided drawings
CUAACD313Produce technical drawings
CUAACD314Make scale models
CUAACD411Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUAACD412Experiment with moulding and casting techniques
CUAANM313Create 3D digital models
CUAATS111Develop understanding of own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity
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
CUAATS411Communicate effectively in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industry
CUAATS514Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural material
CUACER411Experiment with techniques to produce ceramic works
CUACER412Experiment with throwing techniques
CUACER413Experiment with ceramic surface treatments
CUACHR311Develop basic dance composition skills
CUACMP311Implement copyright arrangements
CUACMP511Manage copyright arrangements
CUADAN312Increase depth of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance techniques
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
CUADES411Generate design solutions
CUADES412Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUADES413Develop and extend design skills and practice
CUADIG401Author interactive media
CUADIG412Design user interfaces
CUADIG413Create user interfaces
CUADIG415Produce innovative digital images
CUADIG416Produce innovative video art
CUADRA401Experiment with techniques to produce drawings
CUAEVP413Install and dismantle exhibition elements
CUAFIM411Obtain revenue to support operations
CUAGLA401Experiment with techniques to produce glasswork
CUAIND311Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAIND314Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUAIND411Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUAIND413Communicate effectively with arts professionals
CUAJWL401Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery
CUAMWB401Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
CUAMWB402Manage feedback on creative practice
CUAPAI411Experiment with techniques to produce paintings
CUAPER401Experiment with techniques to produce performance art
CUAPHI305Use wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs
CUAPHI313Process photo images
CUAPHI314Process colour materials in a wet darkroom context
CUAPHI316Capture images using drone technology
CUAPHI403Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
CUAPHI411Capture images in response to a brief
CUAPHI412Apply photo imaging lighting techniques
CUAPPR312Document the creative work progress
CUAPPR314Participate in collaborative creative projects
CUAPPR402Select sites for creative projects and plan work
CUAPPR403Store and maintain finished creative work
CUAPPR408Integrate disability access and inclusion
CUAPPR411Realise a creative project
CUAPPR414Develop self as artist
CUAPPR415Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
CUAPPR417Select and prepare creative work for exhibition
CUAPRI411Experiment with printing techniques
CUARES403Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
CUARES412Conduct research
CUASCU411Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture
CUATEX401Experiment with techniques to produce textile work
CUAWHS312Apply work health and safety practices
CUAWOO401Experiment with techniques to produce wood objects
MSFDG3003Paint and fire glass
MSFFDM4006Hand carve wood to custom design
MSFFDM4022Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom products
MSFFDM4023Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs
MSFGG3024Form glass
MSMPMC308Operate slip casting equipment
MSMPMC310Hand mould products
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
MSTGN4026Source textile materials and resources
SITTGDE013Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture
SITTGDE019Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures
Source: training.gov.au
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