Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Design

Certificate IV in Design

Qualification
National Code:
CUV40311
State Code:
D668
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
Original TGA Release Date
12/10/2011
Approved Date
13/01/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
665
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 provides a pathway to a career in design. There are limited job outcomes at this level, though in areas such as graphic and digital design there may be some employment opportunities as a junior design assistant.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)
seven (7) core units plus
eight (8) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- five (5) from the list of elective units below
- of the remaining three (3) units:
- up to three (3) may be from the list of elective units below
- up to three (3) may be from Certificate II or above in any currently endorsed Training Package
- up to two (2) may be from an accredited course at Certificate III, IV or Diploma.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Pathways
State Code Title
AA69 Jewellery Studio
CA38 Graphic Design
CT96 Fashion and Textile Design
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0645 BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills 40 Unit of competency
D0664 BSBDES401A Generate design solutions 60 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
S7745 CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project 55 Unit of competency
D0663 BSBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design 65 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least five (5) 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
D0654 BSBCUS402A Address customer needs 30 Unit of competency
W7220 LMTFD4001B Apply design studio process 60 Unit of competency
WA369 LMFFDT4001A Apply finishing techniques to custom furniture 40 Unit of competency
S7713 CUVPHI403A Apply photo imaging lighting techniques 100 Unit of competency
W7221 LMTFD4002B Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development 25 Unit of competency
D1114 CUFDIG404A Apply scripting language in authoring 60 Unit of competency
S7590 MEM19038A Apply traditional techniques to jewellery and 3D object production 54 Unit of competency
D0646 BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas 40 Unit of competency
WA370 LMFFDT4002A Assemble custom furniture 90 Unit of competency
WA371 LMFFDT4003A Assess and record the lifecycle of a product 25 Unit of competency
WA372 LMFFDT4004A Assess environmental impact of a design 25 Unit of competency
W7222 LMTFD4003B Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts 50 Unit of competency
D1111 CUFDIG401A Author interactive media 50 Unit of competency
D1108 CUFDIG302A Author interactive sequences 40 Unit of competency
S6541 SITXICT001A Build and launch a website for a small business 76 Unit of competency
D8122 ICAWEB302A Build simple websites using commercial programs 50 Unit of competency
S7711 CUVPHI401A Capture images in response to a brief 60 Unit of competency
D0647 BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process 40 Unit of competency
W7224 LMTFD4005B Communicate and sell design concepts 30 Unit of competency
D3145 ICPPP421C Compose and evaluate typography 50 Unit of competency
W7226 LMTFD4007B Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments 30 Unit of competency
WA373 LMFFDT4005A Construct and evaluate furniture prototypes and samples 80 Unit of competency
W7227 LMTFD4008B Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications 40 Unit of competency
D1066 CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models 75 Unit of competency
D3131 ICPPP325C Create graphics using a graphics application 60 Unit of competency
S7606 CUVACD502A Create observational drawings 45 Unit of competency
D3130 ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application 60 Unit of competency
S7585 MEM19033A Create silversmithing objects 36 Unit of competency
D1113 CUFDIG403A Create user interfaces 50 Unit of competency
D1110 CUFDIG304A Create visual design components 40 Unit of competency
W7230 LMTFD4011B Cut fabrics for prototype designs 20 Unit of competency
WA335 LMFID4002A Decorate residential interiors 40 Unit of competency
WA632 LMFKB4007A Design ancillary residential cabinetry 60 Unit of competency
D0792 BSBITU401A Design and develop complex text documents 70 Unit of competency
D1112 CUFDIG402A Design user interfaces 50 Unit of competency
WA376 LMFFDT4008A Determine occupational health and safety implications of designs 30 Unit of competency
D0666 BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice 30 Unit of competency
D3146 ICPPP422C Digitise complex images for reproduction 50 Unit of competency
S7714 CUVPHI404A Enhance, manipulate and output photo images 80 Unit of competency
WA374 LMFFDT4006A Establish and maintain a safe furniture making work environment 30 Unit of competency
WA375 LMFFDT4007A Establish the design brief 30 Unit of competency
S7604 CUVACD402A Experiment with moulding and casting techniques 45 Unit of competency
S7645 CUVDIG401A Experiment with techniques to enhance digital images 60 Unit of competency
S7651 CUVDRA401A Experiment with techniques to produce drawings 60 Unit of competency
D0660 BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms 50 Unit of competency
D0661 BSBDES303A Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms 50 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
S7439 CUAIND401A Extend expertise in specialist field 45 Unit of competency
WA628 LMFKB4003A Identify and document services required to support fitted furniture designs 60 Unit of competency
D2770 LMFKB3008A Identify cabinet construction and installation methods 20 Unit of competency
W7233 LMTFD4014B Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques 30 Unit of competency
WA340 LMFID4007A Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors 25 Unit of competency
D2763 LMFKB3001A Identify processes in kitchen and bathroom projects 70 Unit of competency
D1094 CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements 40 Unit of competency
W7225 LMTFD4006B Interact and network with fashion industry participants 60 Unit of competency
S7602 CUVACD304A Make scale models 70 Unit of competency
D3148 ICPPP430C Manage colour 70 Unit of competency
W5390 MEM08010B Manually finish/polish materials 54 Unit of competency
W5352 MEM06007B Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing 18 Unit of competency
W5492 MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
W5654 MEM19007B Perform gemstone setting 54 Unit of competency
W5346 MEM06001B Perform hand forging 36 Unit of competency
W5656 MEM19009B Perform investment procedures for lost wax casting process 9 Unit of competency
W5645 MEM19001B Perform jewellery metal casting 54 Unit of competency
W5326 MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
W5637 MEM19011B Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process 18 Unit of competency
S7587 MEM19035A Plan and apply casting techniques for jewellery and object designs 36 Unit of competency
WA336 LMFID4003A Prepare a materials board for client presentation 20 Unit of competency
WA377 LMFFDT4009A Prepare and present furniture design information 140 Unit of competency
S7661 CUVGRD301A Prepare files for publication 50 Unit of competency
W5649 MEM19002B Prepare jewellery illustrations 36 Unit of competency
WA631 LMFKB4006A Prepare quotation and contract documentation for design project 75 Unit of competency
W5391 MEM08011B Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means 18 Unit of competency
D1107 CUFDIG301A Prepare video assets 30 Unit of competency
S7708 CUVPHI303A Process photo images to work-print and file stage 60 Unit of competency
WA379 LMFFDT4010A Produce and evaluate developmental furniture models to scale 20 Unit of competency
W5405 MEM08006B Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium 18 Unit of competency
D0794 BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents 50 Unit of competency
S7600 CUVACD302A Produce computer-aided drawings 60 Unit of competency
S7599 CUVACD301A Produce drawings to communicate ideas 40 Unit of competency
WA378 LMFFDT4012A Produce ideation drawings 45 Unit of competency
W5639 MEM19013B Produce jewellery metal masters 36 Unit of competency
W5638 MEM19012B Produce jewellery wax model 36 Unit of competency
W5636 MEM19010B Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting process 18 Unit of competency
S7601 CUVACD303A Produce technical drawings 70 Unit of competency
D1138 CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis 30 Unit of competency
S7612 CUVACD508A Refine model making skills 60 Unit of competency
S7663 CUVGRD401A Research and apply graphic design techniques 90 Unit of competency
S7677 CUVILL401A Research and apply techniques for illustrative work 50 Unit of competency
S7637 CUVDES403A Research and apply techniques for the design of wearable objects 90 Unit of competency
S7638 CUVDES404A Research and apply techniques in product design 70 Unit of competency
S7639 CUVDES405A Research and apply techniques in spatial design 80 Unit of competency
WA337 LMFID4004A Research and recommend furniture and accessories 15 Unit of competency
WA339 LMFID4006A Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors 40 Unit of competency
WA338 LMFID4005A Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors 30 Unit of competency
WA381 LMFFDT4013A Research and select furniture finishes 15 Unit of competency
WA382 LMFFDT4014A Research and select furniture materials and technology 60 Unit of competency
WA383 LMFFDT4015A Research furniture styles and movements 20 Unit of competency
WA334 LMFID4001A Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces 40 Unit of competency
D0675 BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website 60 Unit of competency
S7580 MEM19028A Select materials and new technologies for jewellery and 3D object design applications 18 Unit of competency
W5327 MEM05051A Select welding processes 18 Unit of competency
WA384 LMFFDT4016A Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom furniture 40 Unit of competency
WA380 LMFFDT4011A Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs 45 Unit of competency
W7235 LMTFD4016B Sew design prototypes 60 Unit of competency
D0662 BSBDES304A Source and apply design industry knowledge 20 Unit of competency
WA332 LMFID3002A Source and specify decoration products 10 Unit of competency
W7236 LMTFD4017B Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs 30 Unit of competency
D8126 ICAWEB403A Transfer content to a website using commercial packages 20 Unit of competency
D7862 ICAICT308A Use advanced features of computer applications 35 Unit of competency
D2781 BSBIPR401A Use and respect copyright 40 Unit of competency
W7239 LMTFD4020B Use electronic fashion design tools 40 Unit of competency
S7588 MEM19036A Use specialised techniques to produce jewellery and objects 54 Unit of competency
W5584 MEM18003C Use tools for precision work 36 Unit of competency
S7662 CUVGRD302A Use typography techniques 60 Unit of competency
W5506 MEM13004B Work safely with molten metals/glass 18 Unit of competency
D1056 BSBWRT401A Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
D1195 CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C618 CUV40303 Certificate IV in Design Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZN5 CUA40715 Certificate IV in Design Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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