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Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

CUA60620
Education & trainingAdvanced DiplomaNationally recognised
Level 6AQF level
16Units to complete
18 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
16Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA60620, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Advanced Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Special Effects DesignerRadio Station ManagerProducer (Film and Television)Screen WriterArtistic DirectorAnimation DesignerBroadcast Technical OfficerDirectorDirector of PhotographyGames Designer
Industries
Television and Radio ProductionBroadcasting ProductionFilm Production
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CUA60620 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 facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 16 units: 4 core plus 12 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBCRT512Originate and develop concepts
BSBCRT611Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBLDR522Manage people performance
BSBLDR601Lead and manage organisational change
BSBLDR602Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBMKG549Profile and analyse consumer behaviour for international markets
BSBMKG553Develop public relations campaigns
BSBMKG555Write persuasive copy
BSBMKG621Develop organisational marketing strategy
BSBMKG623Develop marketing plans
BSBMKG624Manage market research
BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plans
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments
BSBSTR602Develop organisational strategies
BSBSTR801Lead innovative thinking and practice
BSBTEC405Review and maintain organisation's digital presence
BSBTWK601Develop and maintain strategic business networks
CUAACD511Make moulds and casts
CUAANM513Design specifications for animation and digital visual effects
CUABRD511Operate master control
CUABRT501Collaborate on the design of broadcasting facilities
CUABRT502Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events
CUACAM611Direct cinematography for screen productions
CUADES521Design events
CUADES522Realise production designs
CUADES523Design virtual and hybrid events
CUADIG511Coordinate testing of interactive media products
CUADIG512Design digital applications
CUADIG513Design e-learning resources
CUADIG514Design games
CUADIG515Design information architecture
CUADIG516Design interactions
CUADIG517Design digital simulations
CUADRT511Direct rehearsals of performers
CUADRT512Direct performers for screen productions
CUADRT611Establish creative vision for screen productions
CUADRT612Audition and select performers
CUADRT613Direct screen production crews
CUADRT614Devise camera coverage
CUADRT615Collaborate with editors during post-production
CUAIND611Work professionally in the creative arts industry
CUALGT514Develop lighting designs
CUAMUP411Design, apply and remove make-up
CUAMUP512Design and apply specialised make-up
CUAMUP513Design and apply special make-up effects
CUAMUP614Create prosthetics for special make-up effects
CUAMUP615Design and apply prosthetics for special make-up effects
CUAPOS511Edit complex media productions
CUAPOS512Perform primary and secondary colour correction
CUAPPM511Manage small-scale live productions
CUAPPM512Realise productions
CUAPPM518Manage locations for media productions
CUAPPM613Plan and manage pre-production activities
CUAPPM614Plan and manage post-production activities
CUAPPR512Develop sustainability of own professional practice
CUAPPR514Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
CUAPPR515Establish and maintain safe creative practice
CUAPPR611Originate a body of independent creative work
CUAPPR612Collaborate in professional creative projects
CUAPPR613Engage in the business of creative practice
CUAPPR615Evolve ideas for professional creative work
CUAPPR616Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
CUASCU511Refine sculptural techniques
CUASOU505Implement sound designs
CUASOU513Develop sound designs
CUASOU611Manage production of sound designs
CUASOU612Manage production of sound recordings
CUAWHS612Develop strategies for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment
CUAWRT512Develop storylines and treatments
CUAWRT601Write scripts
CUAWRT602Edit scripts
ICTGAM534Manage interactive media productions
SHBHDES008Make wigs and hairpieces
TAETAS511Undertake organisational training needs analysis
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CUA60620 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 facts

Who offers it

16 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

AUSMUSICBased in VIC · Registered since 1993→
Australian City Design CollegeBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→
Australian College of Make Up and Special EffectsBased in NSW · Registered since 2003→
Career Calling EducationBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→
International Screen AcademyBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
LATROBE COLLEGEBased in VIC · Registered since 2009→
Media Makeup AcademyBased in SA · Registered since 2004→
Melbourne PolytechnicBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE International Western AustraliaBased in WA · Registered since 2011→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
TAFE SABased in SA · Registered since 2014→
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment LtdBased in ACT · Registered since 1999→
THE MAKEUP TECHNICIANS PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
WIN CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2005→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.