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Specialist Make-Up Services
Specialist Make-Up Services
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AE75
AE75
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
09/07/2021
09/07/2021
Field of Education
1007 - Communication And Media Studies
1007 - Communication And Media Studies
Approved Date
26/11/2021
26/11/2021
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Higher Technical (3500)
Paraprofessional - Higher Technical (3500)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
4.00
4.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2025
13/08/2025
Nominal Hours
812
812
Description
This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a wide range of screen, media and entertainment industry roles, including film, television, radio, production, presentation, specialist make-up services and interactive media environments.
They apply specialised knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled work. They will have specialised technical and theoretical knowledge with depth in one or more fields of work. They are often accountable for team outcomes, however also work autonomously at a high level.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include animation designer, screen writer, artistic director, director of photography, special effects designer, games designer, sound designer, producer (film and television), director, specialist make-up artist (creative), music director, program director, promotions and marketing manager, digital content manager, production manager, account executive, head of creative, and news director.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
They apply specialised knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled work. They will have specialised technical and theoretical knowledge with depth in one or more fields of work. They are often accountable for team outcomes, however also work autonomously at a high level.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include animation designer, screen writer, artistic director, director of photography, special effects designer, games designer, sound designer, producer (film and television), director, specialist make-up artist (creative), music director, program director, promotions and marketing manager, digital content manager, production manager, account executive, head of creative, and news director.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)
- Four (4) core units plus
- Twelve (12) elective units of which:
- at least nine (9) must be from the elective units listed below
- up to three (3) may be from this or any other currently endorsed Diploma or above Training Package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at qualification end.
- Content Creation and Design
- Specialist Make-Up Services
- Directing
- Production Management
NOTE: An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements on TGA table for details.
Specialisations
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design)
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Directing)
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Production Management)
Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation
Content Creation and Design
- Six (6) Group A elective units must be selected and must include CUAPPR611 Originate a body of independent creative work and CUAPPR616 Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
Specialist Make-Up Services
- Five (5) Group A elective units must be selected, coded CUAMUP
Directing
- Six (6) Group B elective units must be selected
Production Management
- Six (6) Group C elective units must be selected
- Four (4) core units plus
- Twelve (12) elective units of which:
- at least nine (9) must be from the elective units listed below
- up to three (3) may be from this or any other currently endorsed Diploma or above Training Package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at qualification end.
- Content Creation and Design
- Specialist Make-Up Services
- Directing
- Production Management
NOTE: An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements on TGA table for details.
Specialisations
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design)
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Directing)
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Production Management)
Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation
Content Creation and Design
- Six (6) Group A elective units must be selected and must include CUAPPR611 Originate a body of independent creative work and CUAPPR616 Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
Specialist Make-Up Services
- Five (5) Group A elective units must be selected, coded CUAMUP
Directing
- Six (6) Group B elective units must be selected
Production Management
- Six (6) Group C elective units must be selected
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODH63 | CUAPPR613 | Engage in the business of creative practice | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODH64 | CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODD10 | CUAPPR615 | Evolve ideas for professional creative work | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODD99 | CUAIND611 | Work professionally in the creative arts industry | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Creation and Design Elective Units
To achieve the Content Creation and Design specialisation, six (6) units must be chosen from Group A and must include CUAPPR611 Originate a body of independent creative work and CUAPPR616 Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level.
To achieve the Specialist Make-Up Services specialisation, five (5) Group A elective units must be selected, coded CUAMUP.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
To achieve the Specialist Make-Up Services specialisation, five (5) Group A elective units must be selected, coded CUAMUP.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
3. Group B - Directing Elective Units
To achieve the Directing specialisation, six (6) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODD90 | CUADRT612 | Audition and select performers | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODG95 | CUADRT615 | Collaborate with editors during post-production | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODG96 | CUADRT614 | Devise camera coverage | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODH93 | CUACAM611 | Direct cinematography for screen productions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODD18 | CUADRT512 | Direct performers for screen productions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODE39 | CUADRT511 | Direct rehearsals of performers | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODG97 | CUADRT613 | Direct screen production crews | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODD53 | CUADRT611 | Establish creative vision for screen productions | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Producing Elective Units
To achieve the Production Management specialisation, six (6) units must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODH60 | CUAPPR612 | Collaborate in professional creative projects | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODE02 | CUAPPR512 | Develop sustainability of own professional practice | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODH17 | CUAPPR514 | Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBU63 | ICTGAM534 | Manage interactive media productions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODD48 | CUAPPM518 | Manage locations for media productions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODH47 | CUASOU611 | Manage production of sound designs | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODD21 | CUASOU612 | Manage production of sound recordings | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODH42 | CUAPPM511 | Manage small-scale live productions | 90 | Unit of competency |
| ODH99 | CUABRD511 | Operate master control | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODE98 | CUAPPM614 | Plan and manage post-production activities | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODG59 | CUAPPM613 | Plan and manage pre-production activities | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODH31 | CUAPPM512 | Realise productions | 250 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D General Elective Units
Up to twelve (12) units may be chosen from the elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
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