Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

Qualification
National Code:
CUA30715
State Code:
AZN7
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
Original TGA Release Date
15/01/2016
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
515
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2018
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 20/12/2018 Current Approved
1.00 15/01/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are developing a broad range of technical and conceptual design skills and who take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning. Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of introductory design theory and history.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)
- seven (7) core units plus
- five (5) elective units of which:
- to (2) units must be selected from the electives listed below
- three (3) units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate II, III or IV level.

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.
Pathways
State Code Title
AB83 Fashion and Textile Design
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL95 BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
AUJ90 BSBDES302 Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms 50 Unit of competency
AUI55 BSBDES303 Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms 50 Unit of competency
AUL40 BSBDES301 Explore the use of colour 40 Unit of competency
AUL88 BSBDES201 Follow a design process 40 Unit of competency
AWK35 CUAACD301 Produce drawings to communicate ideas 40 Unit of competency
AUJ59 BSBDES304 Source and apply design industry knowledge 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWJ37 CUADIG302 Author interactive sequences 40 Unit of competency
AWH76 CUAPHI302 Capture photographic images 50 Unit of competency
AWF65 CUAANM303 Create 3D digital models 75 Unit of competency
AUK07 BSBITU302 Create electronic presentations 20 Unit of competency
AUN95 ICPPRP325 Create graphics using a graphics application 60 Unit of competency
AUM99 ICPPRP324 Create pages using a page layout application 60 Unit of competency
AWJ35 CUADIG304 Create visual design components 40 Unit of competency
AUN83 ICPPRP322 Digitise images for reproduction 50 Unit of competency
AUJ72 BSBDES202 Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context 30 Unit of competency
AWJ75 CUACAL401 Experiment with techniques to produce calligraphy 60 Unit of competency
AUN91 ICPPRP396 Generate high-end PDF files 50 Unit of competency
OAO71 CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements 40 Unit of competency
AWF53 CUADIG201 Maintain interactive content 30 Unit of competency
AWK32 CUAACD304 Make scale models 70 Unit of competency
AWH32 CUAPPR304 Participate in collaborative creative projects 45 Unit of competency
AWI73 CUAIND304 Plan a career in the creative arts industry 34 Unit of competency
AWI99 CUAGRD301 Prepare files for publication 50 Unit of competency
AWJ36 CUADIG301 Prepare video assets 30 Unit of competency
AWH75 CUAPHI303 Process photo images to work-print and file stage 60 Unit of competency
AWF52 CUADIG303 Produce and prepare photo images 60 Unit of competency
AUO92 ICPPRP382 Produce computer image for screen printing 40 Unit of competency
AWK34 CUAACD302 Produce computer-aided drawings 60 Unit of competency
AWH34 CUAPPR301 Produce creative work 40 Unit of competency
AUJ48 BSBITU309 Produce desktop published documents 50 Unit of competency
AUP32 ICPPRP224 Produce pages using a page layout application 60 Unit of competency
AUN46 ICPPRP284 Produce PDF files for online or screen display 55 Unit of competency
AWK33 CUAACD303 Produce technical drawings 70 Unit of competency
AUM96 ICPPRP221 Select and apply type 30 Unit of competency
AUK43 BSBDES305 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design 65 Unit of competency
AUU37 ICTICT308 Use advanced features of computer applications 35 Unit of competency
AWI97 CUAGRD302 Use typography techniques 60 Unit of competency
AWG50 CUAWRT301 Write content for a range of media 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D663 CUV30311 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGV6 CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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