Pathway Outline
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Digital and Social
Digital and Social
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AB97
AB97
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
15/01/2016
15/01/2016
Field of Education
1007 - Communication And Media Studies
1007 - Communication And Media Studies
Approved Date
21/07/2016
21/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2018
20/12/2018
Nominal Hours
705
705
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self and/or team in the mass communications industries of radio and TV broadcasting, the internet, journalism, advertising and photography.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)
- three (3) core units plus
- twelve (12) elective units of which:
- ten (10) units must be selected from the electives listed below
- two (2) units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
This qualification can provide for specialisations. To achieve these specialisations, the following additional packaging rules must be adhered to:
- For specialisation in Interactive Media, six (6) elective units must be selected from Group A.
- For specialisation in Specialist Make-up Services, six (6) specialist units must be selected from Group B, and must include CUAMUP401 Design, apply and remove make-up and CUAMUP403 Style hair for performance or productions.
Refer to the Implementation Guide for details about choosing electives to support specialisations.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
- three (3) core units plus
- twelve (12) elective units of which:
- ten (10) units must be selected from the electives listed below
- two (2) units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
This qualification can provide for specialisations. To achieve these specialisations, the following additional packaging rules must be adhered to:
- For specialisation in Interactive Media, six (6) elective units must be selected from Group A.
- For specialisation in Specialist Make-up Services, six (6) specialist units must be selected from Group B, and must include CUAMUP401 Design, apply and remove make-up and CUAMUP403 Style hair for performance or productions.
Refer to the Implementation Guide for details about choosing electives to support specialisations.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWH20 | CUAPPR505 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWI70 | CUAIND502 | Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI70 | BSBCRT501 | Originate and develop concepts | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group C Screen and Media Elective Units
12 elective units to be completed of which:
- 10 units must be selected from the electives groups C and D
- 2 units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
- 10 units must be selected from the electives groups C and D
- 2 units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
3. Group D General Elective Units
12 elective units to be completed of which:
- 10 units must be selected from the electives groups C and D
- 2 units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
- 10 units must be selected from the electives groups C and D
- 2 units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
4. Imported Elective Units
12 elective units to be completed of which:
- 10 units must be selected from the electives groups C and D
- 2 units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
- 10 units must be selected from the electives groups C and D
- 2 units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWH69 | CUAPHI501 | Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWK18 | CUAACD512 | Work with photomedia in creative practice | 50 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
Nil