Certificate IV in Visual Arts
CUA41320
Education & trainingCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
15Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
17Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA41320, 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
Jewellery DesignerStudio ArtistCeramic Artist
Industries
JewelleryVisual Arts and Craft
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CUA41320 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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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
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBMKG437Create and optimise digital media
BSBMKG439Develop and apply knowledge of communications industry
BSBMKG440Apply marketing communication across a convergent industry
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
BSBWRT311Write simple documents
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
CUABRT415Provide technical support during virtual and hybrid events
CUACAL411Experiment with techniques to produce calligraphy
CUACER411Experiment with techniques to produce ceramic works
CUACER412Experiment with throwing techniques
CUACER413Experiment with ceramic surface treatments
CUACMP311Implement copyright arrangements
CUACMP511Manage copyright arrangements
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
CUADES421Research and apply techniques for the design of wearable objects
CUADES422Research and apply techniques in product design
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
CUAILL401Develop and refine illustrative work
CUAIND311Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAIND314Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUAIND411Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUAIND412Provide freelance services
CUAIND413Communicate effectively with arts professionals
CUAJWL401Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery
CUAMWB403Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries
CUAPAI411Experiment with techniques to produce paintings
CUAPER401Experiment with techniques to produce performance art
CUAPHI305Use wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs
CUAPHI312Capture photographic images
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
CUAPPR406Plan work space
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
CUAPUA511Create works of art for public spaces
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
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
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CUA41320 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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