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Youth Arts Queensland

Peak body for children and young people and the arts in Queensland.

Navigation Arts Business Training

21-30 June 2010

Navigation Arts Business Training is an accredited training program designed to provide young emerging artists and arts workers with the business skills and know-how they need to convert their talent into a sustainable career in the creative industries.
By the end of the course Navigation participants are expected to:

  • Have the essential tools to draft basic 12 month business plan for their arts business or career
  • Have a better understanding and skills in all study areas, leading to qualification.

All components of Navigation are nationally accredited as part of a Certificate III qualification. Units are:

BSBCMNG411 - OH&S / Risk Management
BSBADM402A - Grant Writing
CHCCD12C - Working with Community
BSBSBM402A - Project Planning and Budgeting
BSBSBM403A - Marketing
ICAU1128A - Design Essentials
ICAD2012A - Making Presentation / Pitching

The training will be facilitated by a group of experienced, qualified trainers.

Visit the YAQ website for more information www.yaq.org.au/navigation

Photo by Elleni Toumpas

Navigation Arts Business Training returns to Brisbane!

13 – 16 September 2010

Returning to Brisbane!

Youth Arts Queensland’s Navigation Arts Business Training is an accredited training program designed to provide young emerging artists, artsworkers, cultural producers and creative entrepreneurs with the business skills and know-how they need to convert their talent into a sustainable career in the creative industries.

By the end of the course Navigation participants are expected to:
• Have the essential tools to draft a basic 12-month business plan for their arts business or career.
• Have a better understanding and skills in all study areas, leading to qualification.

All components of Navigation are nationally accredited as part of a Certificate II or III qualification. Units are:
CHCCD12D – Apply a community development framework
ICAD2012B – Design organisational documents using computer packages
ICAU11228B – Operate a small computer
BSBOHS407A – Monitor a safe workplace
BSBWOR202A – Organise and complete daily work activities
BSBITU306A – Design and produce business documents
BSBSBM402A – Maintain financial records
BSBSMB403A – Market a small business
BSBCMM401A – Making a presentation
BSBITU302QA – Create electronic presentations

The training will be facilitated by a group of experienced, qualified trainers with guest speakers from the arts and creative industries.

Visit our website for more information www.yaq.org.au/navigation
 

Navigation Arts Business Training is coming to Bundaberg!

4 – 15 October 2010

Coming to Bundaberg!

Youth Arts Queensland’s Navigation Arts Business Training is an accredited training program designed to provide young emerging artists, artsworkers, cultural producers and creative entrepreneurs with the business skills and know-how they need to convert their talent into a sustainable career in the creative industries.

By the end of the course Navigation participants are expected to:
• Have the essential tools to draft a basic 12-month business plan for their arts business or career.
• Have a better understanding and skills in all study areas, leading to qualification.

All components of Navigation are nationally accredited as part of a Certificate II or III qualification. Units are:
CHCCD12D – Apply a community development framework
ICAD2012B – Design organisational documents using computer packages
ICAU11228B – Operate a small computer
BSBOHS407A – Monitor a safe workplace
BSBWOR202A – Organise and complete daily work activities
BSBITU306A – Design and produce business documents
BSBSBM402A – Maintain financial records
BSBSMB403A – Market a small business
BSBCMM401A – Making a presentation
BSBITU302QA – Create electronic presentations

The training will be facilitated by a group of experienced, qualified trainers with guest speakers from the arts and creative industries.

Visit our website for more information www.yaq.org.au/navigation

The Bundaberg delivery of Navigation is presented in partnership with Creative Regions

Navigation Arts Business Training arrives in Rocky!

18 - 29 October 2010

Navigation Arts Business Training arrives in Rocky!

Youth Arts Queensland’s Navigation Arts Business Training is designed to provide young emerging artists, artsworkers, cultural producers and creative entrepreneurs with the business skills and know-how they need to convert their talent into a sustainable career in the creative industries.

By the end of the course Navigation participants will have:
• the essential tools to draft a basic 12-month business plan for their arts business or career.
• a better understanding and skills in all study areas, leading to qualification.

All components of Navigation are nationally accredited as part of a Certificate II or III qualification. Participants will receive a statement of attainment in the following units:

CHCCD412A - Applying a community development framework
ICAD2012B - Design organisational documents using computer packages
ICAU1128B - Operate a small computer
BSBOHS407A - Monitor a safe workplace
BSBWOR202A - Organise and complete daily work activities
BSBITU306A - Design and produce business documents
BSBFIA301A - Maintain financial records
BSBSMB403A - Market the small business
BSBCMM401A - Making a presentation
BSBITU302A - Create electronic presentations

The training will be facilitated by a group of experienced, qualified trainers with guest speakers from the arts and creative industries.

Navigation is now recognised by Centrelink and ABSTUDY. Please contact your local Centrelink office to see if you are eligible to receive assistance to attend Navigation in Brisbane or a regional centre.

Visit our website for more information www.yaq.org.au/navigation

The Rockhampton delivery of Navigation is presented in partnership with Rockhampton Regional Council

Creating Impact (2-Day Workshop)

13 and 14 November 2010

Creating Impact
A development Initiative for emerging cultural leaders

Are you an arts practitioner 30 years of age and under?
Do you initiate ideas, create opportunities and successfully run arts projects in your local community?

Join us and explore your leadership potential!

This two-day program will provide you with a unique opportunity to:
• Map your personal strengths and leadership capacities;
• Discover different leadership models and styles;
• Discuss practical strategies around creating impact;
• Enhance your skills in group facilitation, decision making, planning and idea generation; and
• Explore ways to extend the reach of your projects within and beyond local communities.

Facilitated by Mark Creyton, Manager Education, Policy and Research, Volunteering Qld and Caro Jende, Marketing Manager, Youth Arts Queensland.

Venue: Metro Arts, 109 Edward Street, Brisbane
Date: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 November 2010
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: $50 ($40 for YAQ members)

Expressions of interest now available at www.yaq.org.au
EOI deadline: 5pm Friday, 1 October 2010

For more information, visit the Youth Arts Queensland website www.yaq.org.au/workshops or us on (07) 3252 5115 or info@yaq.org.au.

Creating Impact is a new Youth Arts Queensland initiative developed in partnership with Volunteering Qld.

Navigation Arts Business Training comes to Mackay!

22 November –3 December 2010

Navigation Arts Business Training comes to Mackay!

Youth Arts Queensland’s Navigation Arts Business Training is designed to provide young emerging artists, artsworkers, cultural producers and creative entrepreneurs with the business skills and know-how they need to convert their talent into a sustainable career in the creative industries.

By the end of the course Navigation participants will have:
• the essential tools to draft a basic 12-month business plan for their arts business or career.
• a better understanding and skills in all study areas, leading to qualification.

All components of Navigation are nationally accredited as part of a Certificate II or III qualification. Participants will receive a statement of attainment in the following units:

CHCCD412A - Applying a community development framework
ICAD2012B - Design organisational documents using computer packages
ICAU1128B - Operate a small computer
BSBOHS407A - Monitor a safe workplace
BSBWOR202A - Organise and complete daily work activities
BSBITU306A - Design and produce business documents
BSBFIA301A - Maintain financial records
BSBSMB403A - Market the small business
BSBCMM401A - Making a presentation
BSBITU302A - Create electronic presentations

The training will be facilitated by a group of experienced, qualified trainers with guest speakers from the arts and creative industries.

Navigation is now recognised by Centrelink and ABSTUDY. Please contact your local Centrelink office to see if you are eligible to receive assistance to attend Navigation in Brisbane or a regional centre.

Visit our website for more information www.yaq.org.au/navigation

The Mackay delivery of Navigation is presented in partnership with Crossroad Arts