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Certificate III in Screen and Media
Certificate III in Screen and Media
CUA31020
BGT8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 16/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use basic skills and knowledge for work in skilled assistant or skilled assistant operator roles in the screen, media and entertainment industries. It applies to work in interactive digital media, film and television, radio, lighting and sound, content creation and technical broadcasting environments.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include editing assistant, assistant content creator, assistant sound technician, assistant audio visual technician, assistant radio producer, podcast producer, community radio producer, community radio presenter, junior animator, camera assistant and technical production assistant. Individuals usually work under direction, using some discretion and judgement, and may provide technical advice and support to a team.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels:
CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). Achievement of the unit CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry from the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
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 = Eleven (11)- Three (3) core units plus
- Eight (8) elective units, of which:
- At least three (3) must be from Group A
- of the remaining elective units:
- at least three (3) must be from Group A and/or Group B
- up to two (2) may be from the listed elective units or any currently endorsed Certificate II or above 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 |
|---|---|
| AC71 | Film & Television |
| AC89 | Animation |
| AD78 | Content Creator |
| AD88 | Animation & Game Art |
| AE13 | Radio and Podcasting |
| AE22 | Photography Media and Content Creation |
1. Core units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF64 | BSBCRT311 | Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODD27 | CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAO59 | CUAIND311 | Work effectively in the creative arts industry | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A
At least three (3) elective units must be selected from Group A.
3. Elective Units: Group B
Up to five (5) elective units must be selected from Group B.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODH98 | CUACAM211 | Assist with basic camera shoots | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODG81 | CUASOU213 | Assist with sound recordings | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCD34 | BSBOPS203 | Deliver a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWK36 | CUAACD201 | Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODG75 | CUAAIR211 | Develop techniques for presenting information on-air | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODH02 | CUADES202 | Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWC80 | ICTWHS204 | Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODD28 | CUASOU214 | Mix sound in a broadcasting environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODF60 | CUASOU212 | Perform basic sound editing | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZM3 | CUA30815 | Certificate III in Broadcast Technology | Qualification |
| AZO4 | CUA31015 | Certificate III in Screen and Media | Qualification |
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