Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
CUA30720
BGV6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 16/04/2021 | Current | 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 design process and introductory theory and history for a range of design contexts.
The outcomes of this qualification apply to those working in design roles across different work environments. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Design Assistant, Junior Graphic Design Assistant and Junior Interior Design or Decorator Assistant. It also provides a pathway to other junior design assistant roles.
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 = Twelve (12)- seven (7) core units plus
- five (5) elective units, of which:
- three (3) must be from the electives listed below
- 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 |
|---|---|
| AD03 | Fashion and Textile Design |
| AE45 | Exterior & Interior Design |
| AE46 | Graphic Design |
| AE47 | Product & Jewellery Design |
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODD27 | CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODE97 | CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODE99 | CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODF93 | CUADES201 | Follow a design process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODF39 | CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODF76 | CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODE96 | CUADES304 | Source and apply design industry knowledge | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZN7 | CUA30715 | Certificate III in Design Fundamentals | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships