Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
CUA60620
BGT1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 19/10/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 09/07/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a wide range of screen, media and entertainment industry roles, including film, television, radio, production, presentation, specialist make-up services and interactive media environments.
They apply specialised knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled work. They will have specialised technical and theoretical knowledge with depth in one or more fields of work. They are often accountable for team outcomes, however also work autonomously at a high level.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include animation designer, screen writer, artistic director, director of photography, special effects designer, games designer, sound designer, producer (film and television), director, specialist make-up artist (creative), music director, program director, promotions and marketing manager, digital content manager, production manager, account executive, head of creative, and news director.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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 = Sixteen (16)- Four (4) core units plus
- Twelve (12) elective units of which:
- At least nine (9) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- Up to three (3) elective units may be from this or any other currently endorsed Diploma 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.
Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at qualification end.
- Content Creation and Design
- Specialist Make-Up Services
- Directing
- Production Management
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
Specialisations
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design)
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Directing)
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Production Management)
Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation:
Content Creation and Design
- Six (6) Group A elective units must be selected and must include CUAPPR611 Originate a body of independent creative work and CUAPPR616 Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
Specialist Make-Up Services
- Five (5) Group A elective units must be selected, coded CUAMUP
Directing
- Six (6) Group B elective units must be selected
Production Management
- Six (6) Group C elective units must be selected
Pathways
1. Core units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODH63 | CUAPPR613 | Engage in the business of creative practice | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODH64 | CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODD10 | CUAPPR615 | Evolve ideas for professional creative work | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODD99 | CUAIND611 | Work professionally in the creative arts industry | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A - Creation and Design
At least nine (9) elective units must be selected from Groups A to D.
To achieve a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.
3. Elective Units: Group B - Directing
At least nine (9) elective units must be selected from Groups A to D.
To achieve a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODD90 | CUADRT612 | Audition and select performers | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODG95 | CUADRT615 | Collaborate with editors during post-production | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODG96 | CUADRT614 | Devise camera coverage | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODH93 | CUACAM611 | Direct cinematography for screen productions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODD18 | CUADRT512 | Direct performers for screen productions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODE39 | CUADRT511 | Direct rehearsals of performers | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODG97 | CUADRT613 | Direct screen production crews | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODD53 | CUADRT611 | Establish creative vision for screen productions | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Elective Units: Group C - Producing
At least nine (9) elective units must be selected from Groups A to D.
To achieve a specialisation, please refer to the Qualification Packaging Rules.
5. Elective Units: Group D - General
Up to twelve (12) elective units can be selected from Group D.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZO1 | CUA60615 | Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |
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