Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Design
Certificate IV in Design
CUA40725
BOD6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a broad range of technical and conceptual design skills.
The outcomes of this qualification apply to work in design roles across different work environments.
Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of integrated technical and theoretical knowledge and the ability to develop concepts and solutions in response to a brief. Individuals at this level usually operate autonomously, however they may provide some leadership and guidance to others with limited responsibility for the output of others.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Junior Graphic Design Assistant, Interior Design Assistant or Interior Decoration Assistant, Fashion Design Assistant and Furniture Design Assistant. It also provides a pathway to other design roles.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
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 = Fifteen (15)- Seven (7) core units plus
- Eight (8) elective units, of which:
- Five (5) elective units must be selected from the electives listed below
- Three (3) elective units may be selected 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.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AE96 | Graphic Design |
| AE97 | Jewellery Studio |
1. Core units
These units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF61 | BSBCRT411 | Apply critical thinking to work practices | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODD27 | CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODE92 | CUADES411 | Generate design solutions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODF69 | CUAACD411 | Integrate colour theory and design processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODE91 | CUADES412 | Interpret and respond to a design brief | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODE58 | CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODE95 | CUADES305 | Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | 65 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units
At least five (5) elective units must be selected from this group.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGS7 | CUA40720 | Certificate IV in Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
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