Qualification
- CUA41225 – Certificate IV in Screen and Media CRICOS Code: 119280K
Description
The CUA41225 Certificate IV in Screen and Media
reflects the role of those who work in a range of screen and media industries, including animation and visual effects, specialist make-up services, film and television, radio and podcasting, lighting and sound, content creation and technical broadcasting environments.
They use a broad range of specialised skills and a developed knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the screen, media, broadcasting and entertainment industries to solve a range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide some leadership and guidance to others with limited responsibility for the output of others and so at this level would be expected to have technical skills to complete routine and non-routine tasks and functions, and communication skills to guide activities and provide technical advice.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include radio/podcast presenter, sound recordist, radio broadcaster, audio narrator, radio producer, editor (film, television, podcast), audio editor (radio), journalist, digital producer, content creator, communications technologist, camera operator, assistant producer, assistant director, animator, digital artist, foley artist, special effects operator, lighting supervisor, specialist broadcast technologist, wigmaker, writer (multi-media), and make-up artist.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels:
- CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging
- CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level
- CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
- CPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). Achievement of the unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry from the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
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.
Some external productions may require construction-induction (White Card) compliance when entering certain venues or sets. ACC does not deliver CPCWHS1001 but students are advised of external requirements where applicable.
This TAS applies specifically to CUA41225 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (current version as listed on training.gov.au). All references to previous versions have been fully updated to reflect the current qualification.
Entry Requirements
There is no formal entry requirements specified in the CUA41225 Certificate IV in Screen and Media qualification.
However, Australian Charis College recommends that candidates:
- have completed Year 11 (or equivalent), or
- are mature-age learners with appropriate life or work experience.
. It is recommended that candidates have relevant experience to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- The self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas
- The exercise of independent judgement and decision-making
- The application of relevant technical and other skills.
Duration of Qualification and Volume of Learning
This program is a full-time course completed over a period of 2 years full-time
The AQF Volume of Learning for a CUA41225 Certificate IV in Screen and Media is 1200 ~ 2400 hours. Please refer to details of how this program meets this requirement on following pages including our timetable and details about weekly Training and assessment, weekly online lecture and weekly Practice.
- Classroom-based instruction and tutorials
- Online learning and guided study activities
- Practical production workshops and studio sessions
- Project development and assessment time
- Industry or workplace-based practice (where applicable)
Further details of how this program meets the required AQF Volume of Learning are outlined in the following sections, including the weekly timetable, training schedule, and assessment structure.
Pathways
Pathways from the Qualification
Graduates of CUA41225 Certificate IV in Screen and Media may progress to higher-level qualifications such as:
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
- Relevant bachelor’s degrees in film, television, digital media or communication.
This qualification also provides a foundation for entry-level roles in film, television, online content creation and digital media production. This qualification also provides a strong foundation for entry into a range of industry roles within film, television, online content creation, and digital media production.
Employment Outcomes
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Digital content producer, videographer, editor
- Camera operator, assistant director, production assistant
- Radio/podcast presenter, audio editor, sound recordist
- Social media content creator, digital producer, multimedia writer.
The graduate will have theoretical and practical knowledge of Screen and Media and be able to select and apply a broad range of knowledge and skills to a specific area or a broad field within Christian Media Centre. They will be able to complete routine and non-routine activities and provide and transmit solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems within a Christian Media environment.
The purpose of this course is to either:
This course may lead to the following career opportunities:
- Creative Industry Professions – scriptwriters, producers, directors, productions managers, and editors – across film and television production, cross-platform video production, pay-per-view services, corporate communications and independent production.
- Creative Crafts people in production, art and design, camera, lighting, sound and editing departments.
- Technical operations in construction, production, camera, sound, make-up, media handling, wardrobe and technical engineering.
- Administration and management, including recruitment, financial administration, production management and marketing.
Freelance production of documentaries, corporate videos and online communications.
Core and Elective Units
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 13
- 4 core units plus9 elective units of which:
- at least 7 must be from Groups A, B, C and/or D
- up to 2 may be from Groups A, B, C, D, E, and/or F, or any other currently endorsed Certificate III or above training package qualification or accredited course.
- Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at qualification end.
- Animation and Visual Effects
- Specialist Make-up Services
- Radio and Podcasting
- Journalism
- Content Creation and Production
- Film and Video Production
- Broadcasting
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified with an *
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities (90 hrs) |
| CUAIND311 | Work effectively in the creative arts industry (90 hrs) |
| CUAMWB401 | Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries (90 hrs) |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices (90 hrs) |
Elective Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAANM412 | Create digital visual effects (90 hrs) |
| CUAPPM417 | Create storyboards (90 hrs) |
| CUAAIR411 | Plan and conduct interviews (90 hrs) |
| CUABRD412 | Vision mix productions (180 hrs) |
| CUACAM311 | Shoot material for screen productions (90 hrs) |
| CUACAM413 | Install camera supports (90 hrs) |
| CUAPOS311 | Edit video and audio content for social media (180 hrs) |
| CUASOU410 | Record sound on location (90 hrs) |
| CUASOU415 | Record sound (90 hrs) |
*Notes on Unit Selection:
- The units included in this qualification have been selected with reference to the
*Notes on Unit Selection:
- The units included in this qualification have been selected with reference to the Training Package and in consultation with industry partners