Certificate IV in Design

You will need continual access to your own laptop computer during class and outside of class to meet distance education requirements. You must also have a subscription to the current version of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. Computer system requirements can be found at https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html. Please note: students are required to purchase these items at their own expense.

You may be eligible for Credit Transfers if you hold the same unit(s) from another provider. To be eligible, you must present your certified qualification at enrolment stage, together with the completed 'Course Credit Form'. Once assessed, you will be notified of the outcome. Should your achieved units be equivalent, your CoE/course duration will be reduced according to the amount of time needed to complete the outstanding units.

Students must pass a minimum of one of the following: an Upper Intermediate Certificate or higher; a Certificate IV level or higher qualification in Australia; IELTS 5.5-6, FCE Grade B or C, CAE 160-179, TOEFL 72-94, TOEIC 400-485 (listening) / 385-450 (reading); or the Entrepreneur Education English Test achieving at least Upper Intermediate level. The English test must have been taken within two years before the application is made or within two years before the grant of the visa.

The skills gained in this qualification can lead to roles such as Junior Designer, Illustrator, and Freelance Designer. The qualification will also prepare you for further study into a Diploma of Graphic Design, expanding your skills and capabilities as a qualified Graphic Designer.

The Certificate IV in Design runs for 40 weeks in total, broken down into 31 weeks of study, 3 weeks of supervised study, and 6 weeks of holidays. Start dates are monthly — you may commence any Monday. Students who do not start on a preferred start date will complete orientation and then commence class at the start of the next unit.