Arts & Design

Graphic Design & Printing

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Certificate IV in Design

DurationUp to 12 months Part Time
National CodeCUV40311
TAFE SA CodeTP00053
Course TypeTraining Package Qualification
Course UnitsView Units
Example Career ProfileGraphic and Multimedia DesignerGraphic and Multimedia Designer
FacultiesAC Arts
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 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
Noarlunga Closed Check StatusOn CampusPTDay & Evening

Course Admission Requirements (for Competitive Applications)

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Selection Criteria

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Selection criteria is only used when there are more applicants for the course than places available. Applicants will be ranked in the following order:

  1. Previous VET or Higher Education qualification
  2. TABS results
  3. SACE results

How to Apply

Award Courses

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Employment Outcomes

This qualification provides a pathway to a career in design. There are limited job outcomes at this level, though in areas such as graphic and digital design there may be some employment opportunities as a junior design assistant

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate IV in Design
7 core units: Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills; Source and apply information on the history and theory of design; Generate design solutions; Interpret and respond to a design brief; Participate in OHS processes; Integrate colour theory and design processes; Realise a creative project; plus 8 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.

Find other TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

Certificate IV in Design

Credit Gained
UniversityUniversity CoursePointsTime Equiv.Details
University of AdelaideBachelor of Media6 points  Details
 Bachelor of Media (Marketing)6 points  Details
 Bachelor of Media (Journalism)6 points  Details
University of South AustraliaBachelor of Design (Visual Communication)9 points  Details

Fees

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions:

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please visit the TAFE SA website.

There may be incidental fees for additional expenses to those required to complete the course. For example for equipment, transport or accommodation.

To help with the payment of your fees, you may be able to pay your fees by instalments. To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/fbi

You may also be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a current:

  • Health Care Card
  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • Veterans Affairs Card

or if you are a prisoner in a South Australian correctional institution.

To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/concession

Pre-enrolment Information

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