Certificate II in Creative Industries

CUA20220
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Average Course Fee: $2993

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Average Course Duration: 7 Months

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals with the skills and knowledge to perform in a range of varied activities in the creative industries where there is a defined range of contexts. It applies to work in different work environments that include entertainment customer service, staging, television and radio production, broadcasting production, lighting and sound, theatre, scenery and set construction, screen and media, and film production. Individuals complete tasks with limited complexity and with required actions clearly defined.

The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Venue Attendant, Usher, Production Assistant (Film and Television), Junior Production Crew, Trainee Production Crew, Radio Production Assistant, Program Seller, Merchandise Seller, Stagehand, Runner, Dresser, Crewing Employee, Sound Assistant, Bump in/Bump out Loader, Wardrobe Assistant.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work

Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). Achievement of the unit ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’ from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.

Units of competency in qualification

Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Management and Commerce field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

Sales Workers

41.7%

Sales Workers
Labourers

18.6%

Labourers
Community and Personal Service Workers

12.5%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

Retail Trade

39.6%

Retail Trade
Accommodation and Food Services

27.9%

Accommodation and Food Services
Health Care and Social Assistance

5%

Health Care and Social Assistance

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

 

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.


Creative Arts and Culture Career Pathway

Certificate II in Creative Industries is in the Management and Commerce Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Creative Arts and Culture.


Stream

Musical Theatre
Community Theatre and Events
Screen and Media
Live Production and Services

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Stream

Dance
Music Industry
Visual Arts
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Arts Administration and Services
Design

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".



Australian Apprenticeships


Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

 


Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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USI

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First released in: CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package

Supersedes: CUA20215 Certificate II in Creative Industries