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Employability Skills Summary
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Junior Design Assistant specialising in Graphic Design. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving
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Initiative and Enterprise
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Planning and Organising
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Self-management
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Learning
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Technology
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Packaging Rules
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Core Units |
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Complete 10 core units BSBDES301A Explore the use of colour BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms BSBDES303A Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms BSBDES304A Source and apply design industry knowledge BSBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes CUVCOR04B Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept CUVDES04B Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief |
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Elective Units |
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Complete 8 other units with at least 2 from the Design specialisation units within the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package Remaining units may be selected from other areas of the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package or any relevant endorsed Training Package at the appropriate level. The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for a Certificate IV. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification. |
Notes on Certificate IV in Design
The Certificate IV in Design is designed as a qualification that 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.
Examples of other Training Packages, which may be relevant to this qualification, are as follows:
- Business Services, e.g. computer technology
- Entertainment, e.g. props, sets, scenic art, costume
- Financial Services, e.g. bookkeeping
- Furnishing e.g. furniture production
- Hospitality, e.g. food and beverage
- Information Technology, e.g. Internet
- Manufactured Mineral Products, e.g. ceramics
- Metal and Engineering, e.g. jewellery
- Museums and Library/Information Services, e.g. exhibitions
- Music, e.g. performance
- Printing and Graphic Arts, e.g. pre-press
- Retail, e.g. customer service, sales
- Screen and Media, e.g. digital content, set and scenery construction
- Textile, Clothing and Footwear
- Tourism, e.g. guiding
The workplace context for this qualification will vary, and this context must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate units at this level are as follows:
Graphic Design Specialisation
CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content
CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images
CUVCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawings
CUVCRS05B Use typography techniques for design work
CUVCRS16B Prepare text and graphic files for print processing
CUVDSP07B Research and apply techniques for graphic design
CUVDSP11B Research and apply techniques for illustrative work
CUVVSP02B Research and experiment with techniques to produce calligraphy
Furniture Design Specialisation
CUVCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawings
CUVCRS04B Produce technical drawings
CUVDSP14B Research and apply techniques for the design of products
CUVVSP59B Research and experiment with techniques to produce wood objects
LMFDN4001A Produce drawings from design concepts
LMFDN4002A Produce line and component production drawings
LMFDN4003A Produce patterns and/or templates
LMFDN4005A Work within a furniture design team
