CUA31020
Certificate III in Screen and Media

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Certificate III in Screen and Media

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Course overview

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Locations

Online
Online

Attendance options

Full-time

Study type

Online

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 1,380.00
Concession* $ 400.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Are you an aspiring filmmaker, video editor, podcasters, or content creator? Or do you want to start learning the craft of audio and visual story telling?

Whether you’re a recent graduate, looking for a new career, wanting to formalize your skills in multimedia production, this course is perfect for you! With a blend of practical skills and industry insights, this course will position you for success in the ever-evolving world of digital media.

During this course you will focus on areas including:

Scriptwriting and Storytelling: Crafting narratives that captivate audiences.
Production Techniques: Hands-on experience in filming, sound recording, and editing.
Post-Production: Learning the intricacies of editing video and audio to create polished final products.
Building a Portfolio: Developing a strong body of work that showcases your skills to potential employers.

On completion of this course, you will have gained a diverse range of skills including content creation, technical expertise, project management and audience engagement. With this skillset you will be well-prepared to seek employment in areas such as video production, podcasting, social media or digital storytelling.

During this course you will focus on areas including:

Scriptwriting and Storytelling: Crafting narratives that captivate audiences.
Production Techniques: Hands-on experience in filming, sound recording, and editing.
Post-Production: Learning the intricacies of editing video and audio to create polished final products.
Building a Portfolio: Developing a strong body of work that showcases your skills to potential employers.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
Online
Online	3 Feb 2025 - 19 Jul 2025	Full-time Full Time. 23 Weeks of study fully online, 15 - 20 hours per week. Weekly webinars recorded for flexible access.	Online	Apply now

Entry

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

There are no essential entry requirements for this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

Laptop or desktop computer
Digital camera or phone with camera capability (Tablet devices are ok)
Visual diary A4/A5
Ability to capture audio (Microphone, mobile phone etc.)
*You will be asked to download free software during your learning

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a CUA31020 - Certificate III in Screen and Media.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
BSBCRT311	Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
CUAIND311	Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAWHS312	Apply work health and safety practices

Elective units
CUACAM211	Assist with basic camera shoots
CUADIG311	Prepare video assets
CUAPHI312	Capture photographic images
CUAPOS211	Perform basic vision and sound editing
CUAPOS311	Edit video and audio content for social media
CUASOU213	Assist with sound recordings
CUAWRT302	Write simple stories
ICTWEB306	Develop web presence using social media

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Career opportunities

Videographer
Video Editor
Content Creator
Podcast Producer
Social Media Content Producer
Digital Marketing Assistant

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Video Editor
Content Creator
Podcast Producer
Social Media Content Producer
Digital Marketing Assistant

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CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media

Course overview

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Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Locations, dates & times

Information Session

Career opportunities

Information Session

Career opportunities

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CUA31020
Certificate III in Screen and Media