Diploma of Visual Arts
CUA51125
Education & trainingDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
15Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
13Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA51125, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; 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
IllustratorPrintmakerPhotographer
Industries
Visual Arts and Craft
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CUA51125 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: 5 core plus 10 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBCMM411Make presentations
BSBCRT412Articulate, present and debate ideas
BSBCRT413Collaborate in creative processes
BSBCRT512Originate and develop concepts
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
BSBLEG525Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters
BSBMKG433Undertake marketing activities
BSBMKG541Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBMKG546Develop social media engagement plans
BSBMKG547Develop strategies to monetise digital engagement
BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
BSBPMG430Undertake project work
BSBPMG539Manage project governance
BSBPRC402Negotiate contracts
BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments
BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships
BSBWHS512Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
BSBWRT411Write complex documents
CUAACD412Experiment with moulding and casting techniques
CUAACD508Refine model making skills
CUAACD509Develop and refine metalworking techniques
CUAACD511Make moulds and casts
CUAACD514Refine carving techniques for creative work
CUAACD520Manage kiln operations
CUAACD522Work with photomedia in creative practice
CUAACD523Make mixed media artworks
CUAACD525Manage specialised finishing processes
CUAACD531Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
CUAACD532Create observational drawings
CUAACD533Select and refine a specialised drawing technique
CUAACD534Research and apply light and colour
CUAACD535Work with the human form in creative practice
CUAACD536Refine 2-D design ideas and processes
CUAACD537Refine 3-D design ideas and processes
CUAATS511Plan Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts projects
CUAATS512Research the cultures of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural artists
CUAATS513Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural artists and communities
CUABRT415Provide technical support during virtual and hybrid events
CUABRT502Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events
CUACER411Experiment with techniques to produce ceramic works
CUACER412Experiment with throwing techniques
CUACER413Experiment with ceramic surface treatments
CUACER511Refine ceramics techniques
CUACER512Investigate ceramic materials and processes
CUACER513Refine throwing techniques
CUACER514Refine handbuilding techniques
CUACER515Develop and apply ceramic glazes
CUACMP511Manage copyright arrangements
CUADES411Generate design solutions
CUADES412Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUADES511Implement design solutions
CUADES512Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
CUADES523Design virtual and hybrid events
CUADIG518Refine digital art techniques
CUADIG519Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
CUADRA501Refine drawing techniques
CUADRA502Investigate drawing materials and processes
CUAEVP412Design and develop interpretive displays
CUAEVP413Install and dismantle exhibition elements
CUAFIM411Obtain revenue to support operations
CUAFIM511Source funding for projects
CUAGLA501Refine glassworking techniques
CUAGLA502Investigate glassworking materials and processes
CUAGLA513Refine kiln cast glass techniques
CUAILL401Develop and refine illustrative work
CUAILL511Develop professional illustrations
CUAILL512Refine illustration techniques
CUAIND411Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUAIND412Provide freelance services
CUAIND512Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
CUAJWL401Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery
CUAMWB403Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries
CUAPAI511Refine painting techniques
CUAPAI512Investigate painting materials and processes
CUAPHI531Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice
CUAPHI533Explore and apply photo lighting techniques
CUAPHI539Plan and produce visual art photo images
CUAPPR402Select sites for creative projects and plan work
CUAPPR406Plan work space
CUAPPR408Integrate disability access and inclusion
CUAPPR511Realise a body of creative work
CUAPPR512Develop sustainability of own professional practice
CUAPPR513Present a body of own creative work
CUAPPR514Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
CUAPPR515Establish and maintain safe creative practice
CUAPPR616Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
CUAPRE401Implement preventive conservation activities
CUAPRI511Refine printmaking techniques
CUAPRI512Investigate printmaking materials and processes
CUAPUA511Create works of art for public spaces
CUARES412Conduct research
CUARES502Critique cultural works
CUARES503Analyse cultural history and theory
CUASCU511Refine sculptural techniques
CUASCU512Investigate sculptural materials and processes
CUATEX501Refine techniques for textile work
CUATEX502Investigate materials and processes for textile work
CUAWOO501Refine woodworking techniques
CUAWOO502Investigate woodworking materials and processes
FNSORG501Develop and manage a budget
FSKNUM023Estimate, measure and calculate measurements for work
MEM19030Research and recommend sustainable design improvements
MSFFDM4006Hand carve wood to custom design
MSTAT4020Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
MSTAT4022Produce screen-printed textiles
MSTAT5004Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes
MSTAT5007Design and produce experimental textiles
MSTGN2023Identify and handle fabrics and textiles
MSTGN3023Estimate and cost jobs
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL411Facilitate vocational training
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CUA51125 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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