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Course information
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Visual ArtsCourse specialisation
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
12 monthsTime required to complete this course.
9 Feb 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
4 Dec 2026Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
8 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
3 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
Enrolment open
Places are available, you can enrol now.
Course fees
$0 to $8,030This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
Reduced fee options
This training is subsidised by the NSW government. Eligibility criteria apply.
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.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, assignments.
Skills assessments: projects.
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation.
Portfolio of work.
Art journal.
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 placement opportunities, if any, will be confirmed with your teacher.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Materials at an estimated cost of $150
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 III in Visual Arts qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency, including 4 core and 8 speciality units.
Core units - 4
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.
Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practiceCUARES301
Produce drawings to communicate ideasCUAACD311
Produce creative workCUAPPR311
Contribute to the health and safety of self and othersBSBWHS211
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.
Katoomba
TAFE NSW Blue Mountains - Katoomba is in the beautiful ranges of the same name in Sydney’s far west.
As the Blue Mountains area experiences significant growth in its population and demographics, so too do the requirements of industry and employers. TAFE NSW Blue Mountains - Katoomba is committed to meeting the needs of both our students and industry.
Campus address
Parke Street Katoomba 2780
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Katoomba Station is 300 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.
Industry-standard training salon
Massage training clinic
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.
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- Tue9 AM - 5 PM
- Wed9 AM - 5 PM
- Thu9 AM - 5 PM
- Fri9 AM - 5 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