Certificate IV in Design

CUA40725

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a broad range of technical and conceptual design skills.

The outcomes of this qualification apply to work in design roles across different work environments.

Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of integrated technical and theoretical knowledge and the ability to develop concepts and solutions in response to a brief. Individuals at this level usually operate autonomously, however they may provide some leadership and guidance to others with limited responsibility for the output of others.

The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Junior Graphic Design Assistant, Interior Design Assistant or Interior Decoration Assistant, Fashion Design Assistant and Furniture Design Assistant. It also provides a pathway to other design roles.

There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

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.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Design Worker

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply critical thinking to work practices Core
Apply work health and safety practices Core
Generate design solutions Core
Integrate colour theory and design processes Core
Interpret and respond to a design brief Core
Realise a creative project Core
Source and apply information on the history and theory of design Core
Apply photo imaging lighting techniques Elective
Articulate, present and debate ideas Elective
Author interactive media Elective
Author interactive sequences Elective
Build simple web pages Elective
Capture images in response to a brief Elective
Capture images using drone technology Elective
Collaborate in creative processes Elective
Compose and evaluate typography Elective
Create 3D digital models Elective
Create graphics using graphics applications Elective
Create pages using page layout applications Elective
Create user interfaces Elective
Create visual design components Elective
Design and produce complex text documents Elective
Design user interfaces Elective
Develop and extend design skills and practice Elective
Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries Elective
Develop and refine illustrative work Elective
Develop web presence using social media Elective
Digitise complex images for reproduction Elective
Enhance, manipulate and output photo images Elective
Experiment with techniques to produce drawings Elective
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms Elective
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms Elective
Explore the use of colour Elective
Extend expertise in specialist creative fields Elective
Implement copyright arrangements Elective
Implement customer service strategies Elective
Integrate disability access and inclusion Elective
Make scale models Elective
Manage colour Elective
Manage copyright arrangements Elective
Manage feedback on creative practice Elective
Prepare files for print Elective
Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries Elective
Prepare video assets Elective
Process photo images Elective
Produce and prepare photo images Elective
Produce computer-aided drawings Elective
Produce drawings to communicate ideas Elective
Produce innovative digital images Elective
Produce pages using a page layout application Elective
Produce technical drawings Elective
Provide freelance services Elective
Research and apply graphic design techniques Elective
Research and apply techniques for the design of wearable objects Elective
Research and apply techniques in product design Elective
Research and apply techniques in spatial design Elective
Review and maintain organisation's digital presence Elective
Select and apply type Elective
Source and apply design industry knowledge Elective
Transfer content to websites Elective
Use advanced features of applications Elective
Use typography techniques Elective
Write and apply scripting language in authoring Elective
Write complex documents Elective
Write content for a range of media Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Design sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Painter (Visual Arts)

    ANZSCO 211411

    Painters (Visual Arts) conceive and create visual art forms, such as pictures, abstract designs and similar compositions, to communicate impressions and ideas.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Potter and Ceramic Artist

    ANZSCO 211412

    Potters or Ceramic Artists conceive and create functional or artistic articles by moulding clay, glass and other fusible materials using hand-building and wheel techniques.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Sculptor

    ANZSCO 211413

    Sculptors conceive and create three-dimensional forms to communicate impressions and ideas by carving or modelling materials, such as wood, stone, clay and metal, or assembling found and manufactured materials.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Other Visual Arts or Crafts Professional

    ANZSCO 211499

    Other Visual Arts or Crafts Professionals include jobs like Leadlighter, Multimedia Artist, Quilter, and Textile Artist.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Design

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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