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    Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration

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    Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration
    Overview

    About this course

    Turn your passion for culture and arts into an exciting career. Learn to plan and deliver artistic and cultural events. Work in creative spaces like museums, galleries, arts and community centres. Gain the skills to succeed in the arts world.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

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

    • plan and deliver events and programs

    • assist with marketing, social media and promotion

    • work in teams on creative processes

    • use workplace information systems

    • access a variety of funding sources

    • carry out community cultural engagement.

    Course outcomes

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

    • Knowledge to run successful art and cultural events.

    • Ability to communicate with customers, artists and curators.

    • Experience marketing and promoting arts events.

    • Confidence to work in galleries and museums.

    • A nationally accredited Certificate IV qualification.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

    • This course can be completed as part of a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

    Entry recommendations

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

    • basic computer skills, including knowledge of common computer programs

    • introductory knowledge of 2D and 3D artworks

    • good communication skills

    • reading, writing, and maths skills at a Year 10 high school level.

    • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This test helps us understand how to support your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

    The following foundation skills:

    • You can plan your work and try to solve problems on your own.

    • You can understand documents you see often in everyday life.

    • You can write short sentences and paragraphs that others can understand.

    • You can do everyday maths like working out prices or reading a timetable.

    • You can speak clearly and explain your thoughts in a group.

    • You can use email, search the internet and open files.

    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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    This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like:

    Program or Project Administrator

    Program or Project Administrators plan and undertake administration of organisational programs, special projects and support services.

    • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

      87%

    • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

      30,400 workers

    • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

      42 years

    • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

      $2,070

    • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

      43 hours

    • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

      High

    • Gender share

      53% female

    • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

      Strong Growth

    Other jobs include: arts and cultural officer, community engagement officer, arts event promotions officer, events coordinator and cultural arts administrator.

    Study pathways

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

    Previous study5 Courses

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

    Further study4 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study4 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 IV in Arts and Cultural Administration qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 14 ​​units of competency​, including 4 core and 10 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.

    • Coordinate workplace information systemsBSBINS402

    • Lead team effectivenessBSBLDR414

    • Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programsBSBWHS411

    • Communicate effectively with arts professionalsCUAIND413

    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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