Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Screen
Certificate IV in Screen
Qualification
National Code:
CUF40401
CUF40401
State Code:
C407
C407
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1007 - Communication And Media Studies
Original TGA Release Date
20/12/2005
Approved Date
19/04/2002
Stream of Study
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
545
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2005
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 20/12/2005 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CT22 | Film and TV |
| CT23 | Animation |
1.
Learners to complete 2 core units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4181 | CUFGEN01A | Develop and apply industry knowledge | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C4250 | CUFSAF01A | Follow health, safety and security procedures | 15 | Unit of competency |
2.
GROUP B1 - Learners to select at least 2 units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4185 | CUFIMA04A | Create 3D digital animation | 75 | Unit of competency |
| C4186 | CUFIMA05A | Create 3D digital models and images | 75 | Unit of competency |
| C4174 | CUFEDT08A | Edit dialogue and sound | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C4172 | CUFEDT06A | Prepare an edit decision list and oversee the on-line edit | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4168 | CUFEDT02A | Prepare material and documents for editing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4118 | CUFANM05A | Produce key drawings for animation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4117 | CUFANM04A | Produce layout drawings for animation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4126 | CUFANM13A | Produce line image recordings for animation | 30 | Unit of competency |
3.
GROUP B2 - Learners must select enough units to make up a total of 5 for Group B
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4214 | CUFMEM14A | Create, manipulate and incorporate 2D graphics | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C4171 | CUFEDT05A | Operate a non-linear editing system | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C4169 | CUFEDT03A | Operate film editing equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C1015 | ICAITU127A | Operate system software | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4120 | CUFEDT04A | Operate video editing equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4168 | CUFEDT02A | Prepare material and documents for editing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4124 | CUFANM11A | Produce artwork from live action reference | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4119 | CUFANM06A | Produce cleaned-up and in-betweened drawings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4122 | CUFANM09A | Produce stop-motion animation (flat plane) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4123 | CUFANM10A | Produce stop-motion animation (modelling) | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C1014 | ICAITU126A | Use advanced features of computer applications | 30 | Unit of competency |
4.
GROUP C1 - Learners must select at least 2 units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4145 | CUFCAM09A | Perform pre-shoot camera tests | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C4148 | CUFCAM12A | Rig camera cables | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4147 | CUFCAM11A | Set up a camera | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C4142 | CUFCAM06A | Shoot television material in a multicamera environment | 60 | Unit of competency |
5.
GROUP C2 - Learners must select enough units to make up a total of 5 for Group C
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4144 | CUFCAM08A | Coordinate and load film stocks | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C4143 | CUFCAM07A | Maintain battery power and video stocks for a shoot | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C4140 | CUFCAM04A | Operate a camera under special conditions | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4151 | CUFCAM15A | Operate a moving camera support | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C4141 | CUFCAM05A | Pull focus | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C4149 | CUFCAM13A | Rig camera supports and dollies | 20 | Unit of competency |
6.
GROUP D1 - Learners must select at least 2 units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y0011 | BSXFMI404A | Participate in, lead and facilitate work teams | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C4030 | CUESOU1A | Repair and maintain sound equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4042 | CUSSOU23A | Specify sound systems | 34 | Unit of competency |
| C4056 | CUSTGE01A | Supervise technical operations | 34 | Unit of competency |
7.
GROUP D2 - Learners must select enough units to make up a total of 5 for Group D
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4033 | CUSSOU15A | Create a final sound balance | 80 | Unit of competency |
| C4027 | CUSSOU10A | De-noise soundtracks | 34 | Unit of competency |
| C4024 | CUSSOU07A | Edit sound using analogue systems | 34 | Unit of competency |
| C5876 | CUSSOU24A | Edit sound using computerised digital equipment/systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| C4022 | CUSSOU05A | Install, align and test sound equipment | 34 | Unit of competency |
| C4026 | CUSSOU09A | Mix sound sources | 34 | Unit of competency |
| C4028 | CUSSOU11A | Operate sound mixing console | 63 | Unit of competency |
| C4025 | CUSSOU08A | Operate sound reinforcement system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4031 | CUSSOU13A | Set up, operate and de-rig portable sound recording equipment | 34 | Unit of competency |
8.
GROUP E1 - Learners to select both units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4268 | CUFSFX07A | Execute special effects safely | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4265 | CUFSFX04A | Repair, maintain and alter special effects | 20 | Unit of competency |
9.
GROUP E2 - Learners to select 3 units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4267 | CUFSFX06A | Assemble and maintain special effects items during production | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4266 | CUFSFX05A | Coordinate the transportation and assembly of special effects items | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C5853 | CUERIG2A | Lower and dismantle rigging equipment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C5852 | CUERIG1A | Undertake rigging | 50 | Unit of competency |
10.
GROUP F1 - Learners to select both units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4197 | CUFLGT03A | Determine lighting requirements and operate lighting | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4056 | CUSTGE01A | Supervise technical operations | 34 | Unit of competency |
11.
GROUP F2 - Learners to select 3 units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4199 | CUFLGT05A | Maintain, repair and modify lighting equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4198 | CUFLGT04A | Operate lighting consoles | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C4196 | CUFLGT02A | Prepare, install and monitor lighting equipment | 25 | Unit of competency |
12.
GROUP G1 - Learners must select at least 2 units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4219 | CUFPOP03A | Compile a production schedule | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4228 | CUFPOP12A | Coordinate cast and crew | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C4227 | CUFPOP11A | Coordinate continuity | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4223 | CUFPOP07A | Manage a film or television shoot | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4128 | CUFBRD02A | Operate a telecine | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C4233 | CUFPOP17A | Plan and prepare a program | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4230 | CUFPOP14A | Produce a pre-recorded program segment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C4056 | CUSTGE01A | Supervise technical operations | 34 | Unit of competency |
| C4222 | CUFPOP06A | Survey locations | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C4136 | CUFBRD10A | Vision mix a multisource television production to tape or air | 50 | Unit of competency |
13.
GROUP G2 - Learners to select 3 units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4221 | CUFPOP05A | Book and coordinate production resources | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C4218 | CUFPOP02A | Breakdown a script | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C4135 | CUFBRD09A | Call shots and cue sources for a television production | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C4129 | CUFBRD03A | Capture broadcast material on tape for television transmission | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C4127 | CUFBRD01A | Communicate using a two way system | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C4220 | CUFPOP04A | Compile a daily production schedule/running sheet | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C4131 | CUFBRD05A | Compile material for broadcast transmission | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C4130 | CUFBRD04A | Dub video material for television transmission | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C4133 | CUFBRD07A | Operate transmission control | 30 | Unit of competency |
14.
GROUP H - Learners to select 4 elective units
15.
ELECTIVE UNITS - Learners to select 4 elective units from the Certificate IV unit bank or from another industry training package at Certificate IV level.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4182 | CUFGEN02A | Identify industry laws and regulations and apply them to workplace activities | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7300 | 12633WA | Certificate IV in Film And Television | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D195 | CUF40107 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CUF40401 taken from the Film, Television, Radio and Multimedia Training Package CUF01 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. CUF40401 is endorsed until 30/05/2004.
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 CMS by the Central TAFE on 17/04/02.
4. Due to a review conducted by ANTA during 2004, the unit “CUSSOU12A Edit sound using digital systems” was replaced in this qualification by unit “CUSSOU24A Edit sound using computerised digital equipment/systems”. A student that is eligible for this qualification and who may have already completed CUSSOU12A prior to this change, should be granted an exemption from the replacement CUSSOU24A. Changes to this qualification on STARS were requested by Central CSSN on behalf of ANTA on 23/02/05.
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 CMS by the Central TAFE on 17/04/02.
4. Due to a review conducted by ANTA during 2004, the unit “CUSSOU12A Edit sound using digital systems” was replaced in this qualification by unit “CUSSOU24A Edit sound using computerised digital equipment/systems”. A student that is eligible for this qualification and who may have already completed CUSSOU12A prior to this change, should be granted an exemption from the replacement CUSSOU24A. Changes to this qualification on STARS were requested by Central CSSN on behalf of ANTA on 23/02/05.
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