CUA40720
Certificate IV in Design

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Course overview

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Locations

Online
Online

Attendance options

Full-time

Study type

Online

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 2,590.00
Concession* $ 400.00
Commercial $ 11,240.00

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.

Get creative and design a bold future career for yourself as a Graphic Designer.

This nationally recognised qualification is an excellent opportunity for you to build on your current creative and technical skills in print and electronic media.

In this course, you will learn how to solve real-life design problems to achieve positive print and digital outcomes through a number of real-life and simulated projects. You’ll learn how to develop and extend your critical and creative thinking skills and how to interpret and respond to a design brief, as well as source and apply information on the history and theory of design and generate design solutions for clients.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work on a creative project, where you will learn how to integrate colour theory and design processes, and produce innovative digital images, as well as develop and refine illustrative work, use typography techniques and prepare files for publication.

As part of the course, you will also develop your skills in writing content for a range of media and build simple websites using commercial programs.

On successful completion of this course, you will possess the core skills needed to pursue a career in the Graphic Design industry working across a range of areas including animation, illustration and printmaking to name just a few! Alternatively, you may choose to continue your studies at TasTAFE by enrolling in the Diploma of Graphic Design.

This nationally recognised qualification is an excellent opportunity for you to build on your current creative and technical skills in print and electronic media.

As part of the course, you will also develop your skills in writing content for a range of media and build simple websites using commercial programs.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
Online
Online	3 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025	Full-time Full Time. 25-30 hours per week required to complete online learning and assessment content for 36 weeks. Fully online. Weekly webinars recorded for flexible access.	Online	Apply now

Entry

There are no entry requirements for this Qualification

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.

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:

Access to the Adobe Creative Cloud Software
Access to a modern computer that meets the minimum standards of the Adobe Creative Cloud Software
A webcam and microphone to fully participate in online classes
Access to a broadband internet connection
Stationery and visual diaries
USB flash drive
External hard drive and /or cloud-based storage
A3 or A4 Visual Diary

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a CUA40720 - Certificate IV in Design.

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
BSBCRT411	Apply critical thinking to work practices
CUAACD411	Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUADES305	Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
CUADES411	Generate design solutions
CUADES412	Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUAPPR411	Realise a creative project
CUAWHS312	Apply work health and safety practices

Elective units
CUADIG304	Create visual design components
CUADIG412	Design user interfaces
CUAGRD312	Use typography techniques
CUAGRD411	Research and apply graphic design techniques
CUAMWB402	Manage feedback on creative practice
CUAPHI403	Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
ICPPRP224	Produce pages using a page layout application
ICPPRP3250	Create graphics using graphics applications

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Career opportunities

Graphic Design Assistant
Design Artist
Freelance Service Provider
Illustration
Animation
Printmaking

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Graphic Design Assistant
Design Artist
Freelance Service Provider
Illustration
Animation
Printmaking

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CUA40720 Certificate IV in Design

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Locations, dates & times

Information Session

Career opportunities

Information Session

Career opportunities

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CUA40720
Certificate IV in Design