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National code: CUA20420
Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts at Eora
Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
4 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
Next intake
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
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Time Commitment
Class and study time The average amount of time each week you'll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.
12 hours per week
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled for 2 days a week. You will receive your individual training plan when you enrol in this course. Your plan will include information about your recommended study timetable, units and assessments.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Depending on your campus location and the Aboriginal Country you’re on, in this course you will complete:
Written works: documentation of artistic process, artistic descriptions
Submission of a visual diary
Portfolio of artwork
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 10 Units of competency, including 5 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units - 5
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Use basic drawing techniquesCUAACD101
Prepare for work in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industryCUAATS211
Develop understanding of own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identityCUAATS111
Make simple creative workCUAPPR211
Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Eora
TAFE NSW Eora has been constantly buzzing with creative energy for over 30 years. Located just a short walk from Redfern station, TAFE NSW, Eora is a vibrant, professional, community focused education centre focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and training, while at the same time, is completely welcoming of students from other backgrounds.
Campus address
333 Abercrombie Street Chippendale 2008
No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Redfern Station is 800 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Library
Various specialist classrooms
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au