Certificate IV in Screen and Media
CUA41225
Education & trainingCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
13Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
11Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA41225, 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
Special Effects OperatorScreen Laboratory TechnicianWebsite DesignerRadio ProducerMultimedia Graphic DesignerMake-Up Artist (Creative)Lighting Supervisor (Productions)Media AnnouncerCamera OperatorAssistant DirectorAssistant ProducerAnimatorFloor Manager (Film and Television)Digital ArtistEditor (Film and Television)Wigmaker
Industries
Costumes and MakeupBroadcasting ProductionFilm ProductionInteractive Digital MediaGraphic MediaLighting and SoundTelevision and Radio Production
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CUA41225 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 13 units: 4 core plus 9 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AHCOCM303Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols
AHCOCM404Record and document Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history
BSBCMM411Make presentations
BSBCRT311Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
BSBCRT412Articulate, present and debate ideas
BSBCRT413Collaborate in creative processes
BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBFIN302Maintain financial records
BSBFNG402Interact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation members and the community
BSBFNG404Maintain and protect cultural values in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation
BSBFNG405Review and apply the constitution in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation
BSBINS401Analyse and present research information
BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
BSBLEG525Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters
BSBOPS406Participate in organisational governance
BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
BSBPMG430Undertake project work
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBWRT411Write complex documents
CHCLEG002Interpret and use legal information
CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001Licence to perform rigging advanced level
CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CUAACD311Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUAAIR311Present programs on-air
CUAAIR312Develop techniques for presenting to camera
CUAAIR411Plan and conduct interviews
CUAAIR412Refine on-air presentation techniques
CUAANM301Create 2D digital animations
CUAANM302Create 3D digital animations
CUAANM313Create 3D digital models
CUAANM411Create advanced 3D digital models
CUAANM412Create digital visual effects
CUAANM413Create titles for screen productions
CUAANM512Create 3D digital environments
CUABRD312Provide production support for television productions
CUABRD411Carry out transmission operations
CUABRD412Vision mix productions
CUABRT401Install or upgrade broadcast equipment and facilities
CUABRT412Repair and maintain broadcast equipment and facilities
CUABRT414Coordinate outside broadcasts
CUABRT415Provide technical support during virtual and hybrid events
CUACAM311Shoot material for screen productions
CUACAM411Shoot different screen content
CUACAM412Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment
CUACAM413Install camera supports
CUACAM414Pull focus
CUACMP311Implement copyright arrangements
CUADES411Generate design solutions
CUADES412Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUADES413Develop and extend design skills and practice
CUADIG303Produce and prepare photo images
CUADIG304Create visual design components
CUADIG311Prepare video assets
CUADIG315Produce digital images
CUADIG401Author interactive media
CUADIG412Design user interfaces
CUADIG413Create user interfaces
CUADIG414Write and apply scripting language in authoring
CUADIG415Produce innovative digital images
CUADIG416Produce innovative video art
CUADRT411Direct television programs and segments
CUAGRD411Research and apply graphic design techniques
CUAILL401Develop and refine illustrative work
CUAIND311Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAIND411Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUALGT311Operate basic lighting
CUALGT313Install and test lighting equipment
CUALGT314Install and operate follow spots
CUALGT412Implement lighting designs
CUAMUP411Design, apply and remove make-up
CUAMUP413Style hair for productions
CUAMWB401Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
CUAMWB403Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries
CUAPOS211Perform basic vision and sound editing
CUAPOS311Edit video and audio content for social media
CUAPOS411Edit digital content for fast turnaround
CUAPOS412Manage media assets
CUAPOS511Edit complex media productions
CUAPOS512Perform primary and secondary colour correction
CUAPPM312Plan and prepare program content
CUAPPM414Produce programs and program segments
CUAPPM416Coordinate media production services and resources
CUAPPM417Create storyboards
CUAPPM420Coordinate continuity in productions
CUAPPM421Contribute to organising productions
CUAPPM422Organise and facilitate rehearsals
CUAPPM432Coordinate production operations
CUAPPR311Produce creative work
CUARES412Conduct research
CUASFX412Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations
CUASOU302Compile and replay audio material
CUASOU304Prepare audio assets
CUASOU308Install and disassemble audio equipment
CUASOU315Compile audio material for broadcast
CUASOU319Restore audio tracks
CUASOU320Analyse soundtracks
CUASOU331Undertake live audio operations
CUASOU406Develop and implement sound plans
CUASOU410Record sound on location
CUASOU411Coordinate sound recording operations on location
CUASOU415Record sound
CUASOU417Edit sound
CUASOU418Edit dialogue
CUASOU422Reproduce sound for post-production
CUAWHS312Apply work health and safety practices
CUAWRT301Write content for a range of media
CUAWRT302Write simple stories
CUAWRT401Edit texts
CUAWRT402Write extended stories
CUAWRT404Perform writing and editing tasks
CUAWRT415Write narration and material for productions
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID016Manage first aid services and resources
ICTDMT407Incorporate video assets into media presentations
ICTGAM306Review and apply traditional animation principles
ICTNWK311Install and test network protocols
ICTNWK429Install hardware to networks
ICTNWK430Deploy software to networked computers
ICTRFN407Conduct radio frequency measurements
ICTSAS436Evaluate ICT system status
ICTSAS438Implement maintenance procedures
ICTSAS441Support ICT system software
ICTSAS446Fault find and troubleshoot ICT equipment, hardware and software problems
ICTTEN321Maintain an electronic system
ICTTEN417Install, configure and test a router
ICTTEN434Install, configure and test internet protocol networks
SHBBMUP010Design and apply make-up for photography
SHBBMUP011Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
SHBBMUP012Apply airbrushed make-up
SHBBMUP013Design and apply creative make-up
SHBHDES004Create classic long hair up-styles
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CUA41225 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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