Certificate IV in Design
CUA40725
Education & trainingCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
15Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
19Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA40725, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Junior Graphic Design AssistantFurniture Design Assistant
Industries
Visual Arts and CraftDesign
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CUA40725 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 15 units: 7 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBCRT411Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBCRT412Articulate, present and debate ideas
BSBCRT413Collaborate in creative processes
BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
BSBTEC401Design and produce complex text documents
BSBTEC405Review and maintain organisation's digital presence
BSBWRT411Write complex documents
CUAACD311Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUAACD312Produce computer-aided drawings
CUAACD313Produce technical drawings
CUAACD314Make scale models
CUAACD411Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUAANM313Create 3D digital models
CUACMP311Implement copyright arrangements
CUACMP511Manage copyright arrangements
CUADES301Explore the use of colour
CUADES302Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
CUADES303Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
CUADES304Source and apply design industry knowledge
CUADES305Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
CUADES411Generate design solutions
CUADES412Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUADES413Develop and extend design skills and practice
CUADES421Research and apply techniques for the design of wearable objects
CUADES422Research and apply techniques in product design
CUADES423Research and apply techniques in spatial design
CUADIG303Produce and prepare photo images
CUADIG304Create visual design components
CUADIG311Prepare video assets
CUADIG312Author interactive sequences
CUADIG401Author interactive media
CUADIG412Design user interfaces
CUADIG413Create user interfaces
CUADIG414Write and apply scripting language in authoring
CUADIG415Produce innovative digital images
CUADRA401Experiment with techniques to produce drawings
CUAGRD311Prepare files for print
CUAGRD312Use typography techniques
CUAGRD411Research and apply graphic design techniques
CUAILL401Develop and refine illustrative work
CUAIND411Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUAIND412Provide freelance services
CUAMWB401Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
CUAMWB402Manage feedback on creative practice
CUAMWB403Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries
CUAPHI313Process photo images
CUAPHI316Capture images using drone technology
CUAPHI403Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
CUAPHI411Capture images in response to a brief
CUAPHI412Apply photo imaging lighting techniques
CUAPPR408Integrate disability access and inclusion
CUAPPR411Realise a creative project
CUAWHS312Apply work health and safety practices
CUAWRT301Write content for a range of media
ICPPRP2210Select and apply type
ICPPRP224Produce pages using a page layout application
ICPPRP3240Create pages using page layout applications
ICPPRP3250Create graphics using graphics applications
ICPPRP4210Compose and evaluate typography
ICPPRP422Digitise complex images for reproduction
ICPPRP4300Manage colour
ICTICT312Use advanced features of applications
ICTWEB304Build simple web pages
ICTWEB306Develop web presence using social media
ICTWEB434Transfer content to websites
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CUA40725 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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