Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development
Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development
CUV60307
D209
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/04/2008 | Current | Approved |
Description
Descriptor
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of product designers/developers in the creative arts industries. As such, it reflects the role of individuals who analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad. These individuals are sometimes accountable for group outcomes.
This qualification has application across a range of creative arts industry contexts where the designer is required to:
conceive and develop ideas, designs and styles (and document these for production)
determine the objectives/constraints of design briefs by consulting with clients
formulate design concepts (and prepare/commission diagrams, illustrations, layouts, models, plans, prototypes, samples and sketches to communicate these concepts)
negotiate design solutions with clients
undertake product research and analyse aesthetic, commercial, cultural, functional and spatial requirements.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Graphic Designer (Exhibition, Film and Video Graphics, Publication)
Illustrator (Animator, Cartoonist, Technical)
Multimedia Designer (Digital Media, Interactive Media)
Visual Arts and Crafts Professional (Ephemeral, Multimedia, New Media).
Qualification Pathways
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 164 core units plus
6 specialist units, with no more than 3 counting previously towards a related Diploma qualification, plus
6 elective units, with at least 2 selected from the remaining specialist/elective units.
The other 4 elective units may be selected from the remaining specialist/elective units or from an Advanced Diploma qualification in any other nationally endorsed Training Package. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
1.
Core Units. Complete all units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1218 | CUVDES601A | Design innovative products | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7810 | BSBOHS609A | Evaluate an organisation's OHS performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1219 | CUVIND501A | Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1095 | CUFCMP501A | Manage and exploit copyright arrangements | 50 | Unit of competency |
2.
Specialist Units. A minimum of six (6) to be selected, no more than 3 counting previously towards a related Diploma qualification.
3.
Elective Units. Six (6) elective units to be selected, with at least two (2) selected from the remaining specialist or elective units. The other four (4) elective units may be selected from the remaining specialist or elective units or from an Advanced Diploma qualification in any other nationally endorsed Training Package.
The following electives are an example only, of the twenty (20) elective units listed for this qualification in the CUV03 (V3) training package.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0885 | BSBMKG609A | Develop a marketing plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0853 | BSBMGT617A | Develop and implement a business plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0710 | BSBFIM601A | Manage finances | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D0756 | BSBINM601A | Manage knowledge and information | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D1221 | CUVADM13B | Research and critique cultural work(s) | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1222 | CUVADM10B | Research and utilise revenue and funding opportunities | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D661 | CUV60311 | Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Central TAFE on 18/06/2008.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
