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National code: CUA40620
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts at Eora
Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Full Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
On campus
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.
18 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 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
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:
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple-choice questions, assignments and group discussions
Skills assessments: projects, case studies and group projects
Practical skills assessments
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.
Work experience provides you with exposure to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment.
Mandatory work placement is not required in this course however, we strongly recommend you undertake work experience with a suitable industry employer.
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 IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 Units of competency, including 6 core and 9 speciality units.
Core units - 6
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 cultural protocolsAHCILM306
Research history and theory to inform own arts practiceCUARES403
Communicate effectively in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts industryCUAATS411
Produce work that expresses own Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identityCUAATS312
Course deliveryStudying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
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