Certificate IV in Liberal Arts

You will develop skills in the following areas:

• complex writing
• problem solving
• cultural analysis
• planning and organising activities
• research
• communication and presentation
• social inquiry
• information technology.

Successful completion will give you credits towards a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Education Studies where you can specialise in your area of interest and benefit from our work-placement opportunities.

Our course helps you prepare for further study, and offers credits toward a Bachelor of Arts (BA).

Arts graduates find work in diverse areas, including:

• media
• arts administration
• community organisations
• the public sector.

To be awarded the 22317VIC Certificate IV in Liberal Arts, a student must successfully complete a total of seven (7) units comprising of:

• two (2) core units, and;
• five (5) electives, which may be selected from:
• units listed in the 22317VIC Certificate IV in Liberal Art qualification, and/or;
• units first packaged in Certificate IV qualifications in the source training package or accredited curriculum. Imported units must support the outcomes of this qualification as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.