Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development
Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development
CUA60420
BGT9
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 19/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 16/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have high level technical, creative and conceptual skills which they apply across a range of creative arts industry contexts. It applies to work in different environments that require the development of creative solutions to complex problems.
Practice at this level is underpinned by the ability to research, analyse, conceive and develop ideas and negotiate solutions. Application of advanced communication, organisational and project management skills are also required. Individuals at this level will have specialised technical and theoretical knowledge within one or more fields of work and operate across a broad range of technical or management functions with accountability for personal outputs and team outcomes within broad parameters.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Sixteen (16)- five (5) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units, of which:
- seven (7) must be from Group A
- two (2) must be from Group A and/or Group B
- two (2) may be from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed 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.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AD01 | Photography |
1. Core units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ41 | CUADES601 | Design innovative products | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODE01 | CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AUM01 | BSBWHS501 | Ensure a safe workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAO66 | CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODE77 | CUADES611 | Manage design realisation | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Seven (7) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be selected from the elective unit groups listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZL9 | CUA60415 | Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOG3 | CUA60425 | Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships