Packaging Rules

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to this qualification is limited to those able to demonstrate photo imaging skills that support learning at Diploma level. In particular, they must be able to provide evidence of their ability to:
- produce a body of photo imaging work demonstrating the ability to respond effectively to different photo imaging challenges and requirements, and the capacity to refine concepts and images in line with current industry standards
- engage with the design process by developing solutions through research, reflection and the generation and refinement of ideas
- apply knowledge of the photo imaging industry, its trends and traditions
- apply technical photo imaging knowledge and skills, including:
- use of a range of professional digital and / or film cameras and accessories for image capture
- selection and use of professional camera and lighting equipment for a range of subjects in different physical environments
- enhancement and manipulation techniques using current industry standard software
- use of electronic processing techniques.

Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study.

PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = seventeen (17)
Three (3) core units plus
Fourteen (14) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- three (3) units from Group A
- three (3) units from Group B
- of the remaining eight (8) units:
- two (2) must be from Group A and/or Group B
- up to six (6) may be from Group A, Group B and/or Group C
- up to six (6) may be from a Diploma or above in any currently endorsed Training Package
- up to three (3) may be from an accredited course at Diploma level.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.