Certificate IV in Design
8 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 5 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $8,000 - $20,000, and it usually takes about 11 months.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $8,000 - $20,000
- Course length
- 7 mo - 1 yr
- Providers
- 8 providers
- Cities
- 5 cities
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $8,000 - $20,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
CUA40720 · Graphic and Design Studies, n.e.c.
What it prepares you for
The Certificate IV in Design prepares you for roles such as Junior Graphic Design Assistant or Furniture Design Assistant.
You complete 15 units: 7 core and 8 electives chosen by the provider.
From the national register
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.
What you study
7 core units every student completes, plus 8 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- BSBCRT411Apply critical thinking to work practices
- CUAACD411Integrate colour theory and design processes
- CUADES305Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
- CUADES411Generate design solutions
- CUADES412Interpret and respond to a design brief
- CUAPPR411Realise a creative project
- CUAWHS312Apply work health and safety practices
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Junior Graphic Design Assistant
Junior Graphic Design Assistants assist in designing the style and shape of objects, using a wide range of multimedia processes and mediums. They may update websites, translate roughs into publishable designs, and combine text and visuals to create a finished design.
Furniture Design Assistant
Furniture Design Assistants help designers to create artistic and/or functional designs for furniture. They may research design and production techniques; produce designs using computer programs; create drawings from design concepts; and produce patterns for manufacture.
Cities that offer it
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Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IIICertificate III in Design Fundamentals4 providersAUD $6,000 - $8,650
- 02Certificate IV · This courseCertificate IV in Design8 providersAUD $8,000 - $20,000
- 03DiplomaDiploma of Design (UniLink) Standard1 providerAUD $35,960
- 04Associate DegreeAssociate Degree in Fashion and Textile Merchandising1 providerAUD $74,880
- 05Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Design in Product Design1 providerAUD $146,445
- 06Bachelor (Hons)Bachelor of Design in Product Design Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)1 providerAUD $244,075
- 07Grad. CertificateGraduate Certificate of Design Strategy and Innovation1 providerAUD $17,000
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