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(latest NCVER data)Artists and creative practitioners rely on relevant information about techniques, materials, industry practices and creative trends to inform their work and support artistic development. This unit gives RTOs a foundational training option for emerging artists and creative industry learners seeking to build research and information-gathering skills.
Learners develop skills in identifying information needs, locating relevant arts resources, using research methods, evaluating information sources, organising findings, applying research to creative practice and maintaining current industry knowledge.
Equip your RTO with CUARES202 RTO training materials designed to support research skills, information evaluation and informed decision-making in creative arts practice. Purchase RTO materials from TotalVET Training Resources to reduce internal resource development time and deliver structured learning and assessment activities.
These structured learning materials support consistent delivery of CUARES202 through engaging content, guided activities and practical trainer resources.
These assessment tools provide clearly organised tasks, guidance and mapping to help RTOs administer assessments and make consistent competency decisions.
CUARES202 Source and use information relevant to own arts practice focuses on locating, evaluating and applying information that supports an individual arts practice. It applies to artists and creative practitioners working across visual, performing, design, craft and other arts contexts, including research into materials, techniques, cultural influences, industry developments and opportunities.
The unit addresses five core areas:
The CUARES202 RTO training resources support learners in developing research skills relevant to creative arts practice. Trainers can use the materials to guide learners through identifying information needs, exploring suitable sources and selecting information that informs their creative work and professional development.
Yes, trainers can contextualise learning activities to suit disciplines such as visual arts, design, photography, performing arts and other creative fields. Research tasks can incorporate industry publications, artist portfolios, exhibitions and digital resources, helping learners connect information-gathering skills with their chosen arts practice.
Assessment activities can focus on how learners locate, evaluate, organise and apply information to their creative practice. RTOs can incorporate research portfolios, documented investigations or practical projects as appropriate evidence. Assessors should ensure assessment tasks and evidence requirements align with the unit’s performance expectations.
Free samples provide an opportunity to examine the presentation, structure and content style of the training materials before making a purchasing decision. Your training team can review the available sample to determine whether the resources suit your learners, delivery approach and creative arts training environment.
The CUARES202 learning materials can support contextualisation to reflect your RTO’s delivery requirements. Where editable formats are supplied, trainers can make permitted adjustments to terminology, examples, organisational branding and presentation. Any modifications should remain consistent with unit requirements and applicable licensing conditions.
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