Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Photo Imaging

Certificate IV in Photo Imaging

Qualification
National Code:
CUV40411
State Code:
D648
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1003 - Visual Arts And Crafts
Original TGA Release Date
12/10/2011
Approved Date
16/01/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
640
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/10/2011
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 12/10/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of people who apply a broad range of skills in photo imaging, including lighting, image capture, enhancements and manipulation and output. They work in job roles, such as:
digitech
photographer’s assistant
photo lab technician
photo store specialist
studio assistant.
Vocational outcomes at this level are almost exclusively digital and this should be reflected in training and assessment for this qualification. Analog equipment and processes are used to support this as required.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)
ten (10) core units plus
five (5) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- two (2) units from the list of elective units
- of the remaining three (3) units:
- up to three (3) may be from the list of elective units
- up to three (3) may be from Certificate III or above in any currently endorsed Training Package
- up to two (2) may be from an accredited course at Certificate III, IV or Diploma level.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Units

All ten (10) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S7713 CUVPHI403A Apply photo imaging lighting techniques 100 Unit of competency
S7711 CUVPHI401A Capture images in response to a brief 60 Unit of competency
S7706 CUVPHI301A Develop and apply photo imaging industry knowledge 15 Unit of competency
S7714 CUVPHI404A Enhance, manipulate and output photo images 80 Unit of competency
S7603 CUVACD401A Integrate colour theory and design processes 20 Unit of competency
D0665 BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief 20 Unit of competency
D0887 BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes 15 Unit of competency
S7708 CUVPHI303A Process photo images to work-print and file stage 60 Unit of competency
S7712 CUVPHI402A Research and apply information on the traditions that inform photo imaging practice 50 Unit of competency
S7747 CUVPRP403A Select and organise finished work for storage 10 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
D0608 BSBCCO201A Action customer contact 100 Unit of competency
C8232 PSPPM405A Administer simple projects 40 Unit of competency
S6192 SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services 25 Unit of competency
D0646 BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas 40 Unit of competency
D1111 CUFDIG401A Author interactive media 50 Unit of competency
D0966 BSBREL402A Build client relationships and business networks 30 Unit of competency
S6194 SIRXSLS004A Build relationships with customers 35 Unit of competency
S7707 CUVPHI302A Capture photographic images 50 Unit of competency
D0647 BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process 40 Unit of competency
D1009 BSBSMB305A Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business 45 Unit of competency
D1185 CUFRES401A Conduct research 30 Unit of competency
D0757 BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation 20 Unit of competency
D1113 CUFDIG403A Create user interfaces 50 Unit of competency
D4800 SIBXFAS202A Design and apply make-up for photography 30 Unit of competency
D1112 CUFDIG402A Design user interfaces 50 Unit of competency
D1008 BSBSMB304A Determine resource requirements for the micro business 30 Unit of competency
D1006 BSBSMB302A Develop a micro business proposal 30 Unit of competency
S7749 CUVPRP405A Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work 30 Unit of competency
D0645 BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills 40 Unit of competency
D0666 BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice 30 Unit of competency
WB919 BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
D3146 ICPPP422C Digitise complex images for reproduction 50 Unit of competency
S7742 CUVPRP302A Document the work progress 20 Unit of competency
D0965 BSBREL401A Establish networks 40 Unit of competency
S7645 CUVDIG401A Experiment with techniques to enhance digital images 60 Unit of competency
D0648 BSBCRT403A Explore the history and social impact of creativity 50 Unit of competency
D0659 BSBDES301A Explore the use of colour 40 Unit of competency
D1004 BSBSMB201A Identify suitability for micro business 20 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D1094 CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements 40 Unit of competency
S6113 SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers 35 Unit of competency
D1005 BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
D1106 CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content 30 Unit of competency
D3148 ICPPP430C Manage colour 70 Unit of competency
D1161 CUFPOS402A Manage media assets 50 Unit of competency
C8229 PSPPM402B Manage simple projects 50 Unit of competency
D1032 BSBWOR403A Manage stress in the workplace 60 Unit of competency
D1007 BSBSMB303A Organise finances for the micro business 50 Unit of competency
D1028 BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
S7744 CUVPRP304A Participate in collaborative creative projects 45 Unit of competency
D2884 CUSIND302A Plan a career in the creative arts industry 34 Unit of competency
D1010 BSBSMB306A Plan a home based business 25 Unit of competency
S7709 CUVPHI304A Process colour materials in a wet darkroom context 60 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
D0862 BSBMKG413A Promote products and services 20 Unit of competency
D1138 CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis 30 Unit of competency
S6097 SIRRRPK014A Recommend specialised products and services 40 Unit of competency
S6191 SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services 20 Unit of competency
D3152 ICPPP484C Set up and operate automated workflow 60 Unit of competency
D1011 BSBSMB307A Set up information and communications technology for the micro business 20 Unit of competency
D0662 BSBDES304A Source and apply design industry knowledge 20 Unit of competency
D0663 BSBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design 65 Unit of competency
D0715 BSBFLM309C Support continuous improvement systems and processes 30 Unit of competency
D2781 BSBIPR401A Use and respect copyright 40 Unit of competency
S7710 CUVPHI305A Use wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs 40 Unit of competency
S6140 SIRXIND001A Work effectively in a retail environment 40 Unit of competency
D1631 CUECOR02C Work with others 15 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C621 CUV40403 Certificate IV in Photoimaging Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZM5 CUA41115 Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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