Certificate III in Visual Arts (partial completion)

The visual arts VET DSS program equips you with a broad range of artistic skills in a supportive environment. This program can help you find your niche or simply broaden your horizons. Whether you want to be a professional artist or explore your creativity, this program covers a range of studio areas including painting, photography, drawing and printmaking.

You will gain skills in a range of studio areas, including:

• Painting
• Photography
• Drawing
• Printmaking

• Artist
• Art assistant
• Visual arts assistant
• Illustrator 

After successfully completing this qualification, there are a variety of study pathway opportunities in arts. 

At South West TAFE

• Certificate III in Visual Arts (to complete the qualification)
• Certificate IV in Visual Arts
• Diploma of Visual Arts

At university

While this program does not provide a direct university pathway, it can provide a foundation to support future study at university with a degree in arts. 

 SWTAFE Warrnambool campus

Thursday afternoons (1pm - 5pm) during school terms.
One week-long school holiday block training (in the term 2 holidays, dates to be confirmed), Monday to Friday (9am - Xpm each day).

This course is partial completion only. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a Statement of Attainment listing the successful units completed. You may be able to use the Statement of Attainment to receive credit towards a full qualification, reducing the time and cost of further study.

Credit to ATAR score

Students undertaking this VET DSS program are eligible for credit of up to four VCE VET units on their VCE Statement of Results: two units at Unit 1-2 level and a Unit 3-4 sequence. Students may be entitled to 10% increment towards their VCE.

VCE Vocational Major

Students undertaking this VET DSS program through the VCE Vocational Major stream will need to complete a minimum of 180 nominal hours of a VET DSS program over a 2-year period.

This course is partial completion only. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a Statement of Attainment listing the successful units completed. You may be able to use the Statement of Attainment to receive credit towards a full qualification, reducing the time and cost of further study.

Any costs and fees associated with completing this course will managed directly with your school. Please contact your school for further information.

Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study e.g. tools of the trade, uniform, etc. Please check with your school's VET DSS coordinator to determine resource costs applicable to you.

There are 5 steps to applying for a VET DSS program with SWTAFE:

1. Look at your options - chat with your school's VET DSS Coordinator and your parents/guardians about a program that will suit you.
2. Apply - complete a short online application form
3. Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment online
4. Chat to our team - your SWTAFE teacher or course specialist will contact you to discuss the course in more detail and ensure the right units of study are selected for you.
5. Enrol - once your school approves your VET DSS application, you will be enrolled in the qualification at SWTAFE.