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Diploma of Product Design

Diploma of Product Design

Accredited course
National Code:
91469NSW
State Code:
3168
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2012
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
1520
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
Accredited Date
17/12/2008
Expiry Date
31/10/2013
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This course is for people who want to gain the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to enter industry as assistant designers, product technicians, or who want to proceed to further study at Advanced Diploma level.

Schedule
The pathway to the Diploma of Product Design involves learners completing at least thirty six (36) units. These are made up of twenty eight (28) compulsory core units, plus six (6) units from Elective Group 2, Core Product Design units and two (2) units from Elective Group 3, Business units.
1. Core Units

All units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
23644 NSWTPDES503A Analyse human factors and interface design 27 Module
23643 NSWTPDES502A Analyse product designs 27 Module
W8973 MSACMS200A Apply competitive manufacturing practices 40 Unit of competency
D1185 CUFRES401A Conduct research 30 Unit of competency
D1066 CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models 75 Unit of competency
23642 NSWTPDES401A Design sustainable products 55 Module
D0666 BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice 30 Unit of competency
W8657 LMFFT5011B Develop, trial and evaluate prototypes 108 Unit of competency
D0668 BSBDES502A Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief 65 Unit of competency
D0660 BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms 50 Unit of competency
D0661 BSBDES303A Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms 50 Unit of competency
D1699 CUVDES04B Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief 20 Unit of competency
D0665 BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief 20 Unit of competency
D1693 CUVCRS06B Make scale models 70 Unit of competency
D1630 CUECOR01C Manage own work and learning 10 Unit of competency
W5451 MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
D0649 BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts 30 Unit of competency
D0887 BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes 15 Unit of competency
D1684 CUVCOR08B Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept 70 Unit of competency
WA378 LMFFDT4012A Produce ideation drawings 45 Unit of competency
23640 NSWTILL502A Render drawings and illustrations 72 Module
23641 NSWTILL605A Render images using computer graphics software 72 Module
D1701 CUVDSP07B Research and apply techniques for graphic design 90 Unit of competency
D1704 CUVDSP14B Research and apply techniques for the design of products 70 Unit of competency
D0662 BSBDES304A Source and apply design industry knowledge 20 Unit of competency
D0663 BSBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design 65 Unit of competency
W5676 MEM22006A Source and estimate materials 20 Unit of competency
W8249 MSAPMOHS200A Work safely 26 Unit of competency
2. Core Product Design Units

At least 6 units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WA392 LMFFDT5007A Design a batch or limited production item of furniture 30 Unit of competency
D0664 BSBDES401A Generate design solutions 60 Unit of competency
D0667 BSBDES501A Implement design solutions 60 Unit of competency
W5452 MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
D1690 CUVCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawings 60 Unit of competency
23645 NSWTPDES501A Prototype product using 3D CAD applications 75 Module
W8663 LMFFT6001B Research and evaluate products, materials and processes 100 Unit of competency
WA395 LMFFDT5010A Research and recommend alternative manufacturing processes 25 Unit of competency
D1220 CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept 40 Unit of competency
D0258 ICAU3126B Use advanced features of computer applications 35 Unit of competency
W5443 MEM30004A Use CAD to create and display 3D models 40 Unit of competency
W5426 MEM30001A Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings 40 Unit of competency
23646 NSWTPDES504A Use cultural, historic and social references to inform product design 40 Module
3. Business Units

At least 2 units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0856 BSBMKG402B Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets 50 Unit of competency
D0647 BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process 40 Unit of competency
C3749 BSBSBM401A Establish business and legal requirements 40 Unit of competency
D0631 BSBCMM401A Make a presentation 30 Unit of competency
D0938 BSBPMG510A Manage projects 45 Unit of competency
D1682 CUVCOR04B Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse 30 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
3172 10220NAT Diploma of Industrial Design Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. The proponent and copyright holder of this course is NSW TAFE.

2. Contact the Director, Learning Portfolio Support at Central Institute of Technology on (08) 9427 1247 for further information on this course.

4. Course information had been entered on to STARS by Training Curriculum Services, WA Dept of Training & Workforce Development, on 20/08/2012.
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