Commissioner's Information Bulletin 644
Library, Information and Cultural Services - Traineeships
Creative Arts and Culture - Traineeships
Date of effect: 29 February 2016
Updated: 21 December 2018
Bulletin Information
In this Commissioner's Information Bulletin (CIBs) the vocation Design Fundamentals is varied to include CUA30715 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals as a school based traineeship pathway.
All other Vocational Training Orders remain unchanged.
Superseded Bulletin
This Commissioner's Information Bulletin 644 has been updated.On this page:
Vocational Training Orders (VTOs)
Qualifications, structure and packaging
Transition Arrangements
School based traineeships
Competency based completion
Industrial arrangements
Licensing and regulatory arrangements
Registered training organisations
Funding arrangements
Inspecting Vocational Training Orders
Enquiries
To sign up an apprentice or trainee call 1300 363 83. To find a job in an apprenticeship or traineeship search here.
David Collins
The Commissioner for Vocational Training
Job descriptions
Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts - trainees will learn to use a range of skills and techniques to produce arts and craft works, in preparation for working in a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts contexts. It also prepares people for higher-level learning that supports professional art practice. At the core level, trainees will learn to:
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participate in occupational health and safety processes
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develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
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develop an understanding of their own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity
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develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts
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produce creative work
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apply knowledge of history and theory to their own arts practice.
With elective units, trainees may gain further skills in creative thinking, dance, design, visual communication, copyright and intellectual property, information technology, financial administration and business acumen.
Certificate III in Arts Administration - trainees may work in administrative roles across a varied range of arts organisations, in roles such as arts administration officer, project officer or community arts assistant. The qualification applies in contexts including galleries, museums, theatres, community arts centres and arts organisations. At the core level, trainees will learn to:
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work effectively with others and in diverse situations
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contribute to health and safety of self and others
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develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge.
With elective units, they may gain further skills in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural arts, community involvement, customer service and marketing, financial administration, information technology, events management, museums and libraries and professional industry practices. Upon graduation, trainees may undertake higher level qualifications in arts administration, broader administration in business services or qualifications in related areas such as event management. Certificate IV in Arts Administration - trainees may work in the arts administration area and gain a broad knowledge base, apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems in varied contexts, and take responsibility for their own outputs. They may also take limited responsibility for the output of others. Trainees will be able to work in galleries, museums, theatres, community arts centres and arts organisations. They may be employed as administration coordinators, events officers, project coordinators, marketing and promotions officers.
Certificate III in Broadcast Technology - trainees will work as skilled operators in television and radio broadcasting and allied industries. They will apply a broad range of competencies associated with the selection, procurement, installation and maintenance of equipment and software in a varied work context using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team and be employed as:
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Assistant Broadcast Technologist
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Broadcast Installer
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Broadcast Technical Officer
Certificate IV in Broadcast Technology - trainees may work in the television and radio broadcasting and allied industries, and apply well-developed skills and knowledge to the selection, procurement, installation and maintenance of equipment and software. Trainees may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others and be employed as:
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Broadcast Maintenance Technician
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Broadcast Technologist
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Master Control Operator (Technical)
NOTE: Certificate III and IV in Broadcast Technology qualifications some or all aspects of the licensing and regulatory arrangements may apply. Check the licensing and regulatory arrangements and the full qualification details.
The Certificate II in Creative Industries - trainees will acquire live theatre industry knowledge, develop skills in a specialised production or service discipline and follow work health and safety and security procedures. Trainees may gain employment in the live theatre industry as a production assistant, support person or administrative assistant or to continue further live theatre education and training at Certificate III level. Trainees may be employed as front of house assistant in small venue; lighting/audio/staging assistant; production assistant at the community level for a live act, a theatre company or recording studio; or an administrative assistant in the entertainment industry.
NOTE: Certificate II in Creative Industries qualification some or all aspects of the licensing and regulatory arrangements may apply. Check the licensing and regulatory arrangements and the full qualification details.
Certificate III in Design Fundamentals - trainees will be gain a pathway to a career in design. Employment at this level will mainly be working in junior roles in graphic design and digital media sectors. At the core level, they will learn to:
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follow a design process
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explore the use of colour
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explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
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explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
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source and apply design industry knowledge
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produce drawings to communicate ideas
With elective units, trainees may also gain skills in design including fashion and graphic design, copyright and intellectual property, digital media, photo imaging, printing pre-press, information technology, industry practices and writing.
Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services - trainees will be involved in performing routine tasks in job roles such as customer service officer - galleries, archives, records and museums, gallery attendant and museum attendant. As core competencies, trainees will learn to:
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deliver service to customers
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contribute to health and safety of self and others
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work effectively with others
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develop and apply knowledge of information and cultural services
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use different software packages.
Depending on the work environment, trainees may achieve further competencies in administration, collection management, exhibitions and visitors programs and customer service in a cultural centre.
The Certificate III in Live Production and Services - trainees will learn to apply a broad range of competencies in providing services for the entertainment industry. Trainees may provide assistance with technical support to a team. The Certificate IV in Live Production and Services - trainees will work in a range of technical production jobs in the entertainment industry. They may apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. Trainees may provide leadership and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others. NOTE: Certificate III and IV in Live Production and Services qualifications some or all aspects of licensing and regulatory arrangements may apply. Check the licensing and regulatory arrangements and the full qualification details.
The Certificate II in Music Industry - trainees will learn to perform a range of mainly routine tasks in the music industry and work under direct supervision. Trainees may learn how to:
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Repair and maintain audio equipment
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Assist with sound recordings
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Perform basic sound editing
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Play or sing simple musical pieces
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Incorporate music technology into performance
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Develop ensemble skills for playing or singing music
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Play music from simple written notation.
The Certificate III in Music Industry - trainees will learn to apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context in the music industry, using some discretion and judgement and theoretical knowledge. They may provide support to a team. As core competencies, trainees will learn to:
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contribute to health and safety of self and others
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implement copyright arrangements
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work effectively in the music industry
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apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice
Performance
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Compose simple songs or musical pieces
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Write song lyrics
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Develop simple musical pieces using electronic media
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Make a music demo
Sound Production
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Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
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Perform basic sound editing
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Mix sound in a broadcasting environment
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Undertake live audio operations
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Compile and replay audio material
Business
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Organise schedules
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Maintain business resources
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Process customer complaints
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Deliver and monitor a service to customers
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Maintain financial records
General
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Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
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Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
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Create electronic presentations
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Design and produce text documents
NOTE: Certificate II and III in Music qualifications some or all aspects of the licensing and regulatory arrangements may apply. Check the licensing and regulatory arrangements and the full qualification details.
Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging - trainees will learn to apply broad range of technical skills in photo imaging, including lighting, image capture, enhancements and manipulation and output. Practice at this level is predominately digital. It is underpinned by the application of integrated technical, theoretical and historical knowledge of photo imaging and the ability to develop concepts and solutions in response to a brief. Trainees may work in a range of industry contexts, including retail, commercial, domestic portrait, media, wedding, illustrative, institutional and art photography.
Certificate III in Screen and Media - trainees will learn to be skilled operators in digital video, radio and online content creation, or a skilled assistant in the film and television production services who applies a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. Certificate IV in Screen and Media - trainees will obtain basic skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the screen, media and entertainment industries. They will apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. Trainees may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others. Diploma of Screen and Media - trainees will acquire sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self and/or team in the film, television, radio and interactive media industries. NOTE: Certificate III, IV and Diploma in Screen and Media qualifications some or all aspects of the licensing and regulatory arrangements may apply. Check the licensing and regulatory arrangements and the full qualification details.
Certificate III in Visual Arts - trainees will develop a range of visual art skills and will take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning. Trainees will be able to apply their art theory and history knowledge in the workplace. At the core level, trainees will become competent to:
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contribute to health and safety of self and others
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develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
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produce creative work
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apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice.
The elective units may skill trainees in creative thinking, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural art, visual communication, intellectual property and copyright and financial and business aspects of the visual arts industry.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 29 February 2016 |
Qualification | CUA30515 Certificate III in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts |
Term of traineeship | Full time: 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Arts Administration - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 29 February 2016 |
Qualifications | |
Terms of traineeships | Full time:
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Probationary period | 3 months |
Broadcast Technology - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 29 February 2016 |
Qualifications | |
Terms of traineeships | Full time:
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Probationary period | 3 months |
Design Fundamentals - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 29 February 2016 |
Updated | 21 December 2018 |
Qualification | CUA30715 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals |
Term of traineeship | Full time: 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved |
School based | CUA30715 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Information and Cultural Services - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 29 February 2016 |
Updated | 14 June 2016 |
Qualification | CUA20515 Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services |
Term of traineeship | Full time: 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved |
School based | CUA20515 Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services |
Probationary period | 2 months |
Live Production and Services - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 29 February 2016 |
Qualifications | |
Terms of traineeships | Full time:
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School based |
The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Music Industry - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 29 February 2016 |
Qualifications | |
Terms of traineeships | Full time:
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School based | CUA20615 Certificate II in Music Industry |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Photography and Photo Imaging - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 29 February 2016 |
Qualification | CUA41115 Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging |
Term of traineeship | Full time: 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Screen and Media - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 29 February 2016 |
Qualifications | |
Terms of traineeships | Full time:
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School based | CUA31015 Certificate III in Screen and Media |
Probationary period | 3 months |
Visual Arts - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Date of effect | 29 February 2016 |
Qualification | CUA31115 Certificate III in Visual Arts |
Terms of traineeship | Full time: 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved |
Probationary period | 3 months |