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    Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

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    Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
    Overview

    About this course

    Be part of an exciting and progressive industry. Share your story, deepen your cultural knowledge and express yourself through art. Engage in intensive studio practice to create and exhibit work that showcases your cultural identity.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • share your ideas and Cultural Identity through art

    • express yourself using drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking and digital art

    • apply your knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture, history and the Cultural arts industry to your work

    • build your design skills and techniques specific to your chosen field

    • use colour in your designs and how they relate to Country.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally recognised Certificate III qualification.

    • Credit towards the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts.

    • An understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artistic skills, processes and techniques.

    • Confidence to collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities on Cultural arts projects.

    • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • You may be required to participate in an interview or yarn before the course commences to make sure this is the right course for you.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • a lived experience of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Culture and Communities

    • the ability to work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Communities, both independently and collaboratively in a creative studio environment

    • sound background knowledge and/or an interest in art theory and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural history.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander exhibiting artist, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community arts centre assistant, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander curator assistant, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural officer (within local government council) and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander assistant (within a Cultural organisation).

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study1 Course

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    Further study1 Course

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study2 Courses

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency, including 5 core and 7 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    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.

    • Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocolsAHCOCM303

    • Contribute to the health and safety of self and othersBSBWHS211

    • Develop understanding of own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identityCUAATS111

    • Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identityCUAATS312

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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