Certificate IV in Design

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take this course.

Learning Periods

This course is divided into 6 learning periods

Assessment Details

• 12 written assessments
• 7 workplace assessments
• 1 major design task

Extra learning materials included

• Set gouache introductory paint set
• 12 well paint pallet
• 12pc water colour paints
• Brush bundle pack
• A3 portfolio/presentation binder
• A3 portfolio/presentation wallet
• A3 white visual diary
• A3 black visual diary
• Roll fix glue dispenser
• A scale ruler
• Tracing paper
• Water colour pencils
• Graphite sketch set
• Silky pastels
• Soft studio pastels
• Metallic connector pens
• A3 foam core board
• Interior design magazines
• Resene total colour pack

Workplace assessment

Workplace training gives students the opportunity to develop practical job skills, such as interacting with people in a professional environment, developing communication skills, as well as an insight into particular job roles and responsibilities. Overall, students have found workplace training enhanced their chances of getting a job and succeeding at it.

As a mandatory part of this course, students are required to seek workplace training. Workplace training and assessment is the gathering and evaluation of evidence during normal work activities in order to determine whether a required element within a competency has been achieved.

Workplace assessment will entail a combination of recognition, observation, questioning, discussion and third party validation.

Following this, all students are required to provide a signed Pre-Assessment Interview form, Workplace Assessment form, Record of Outcome form and also the Workplace Agreement form to verify they have successfully demonstrated the practical components of each of the required competency outcomes. A qualified manager/supervisor must sign the forms as validation.

This is a government accredited course that meets the requirements of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) therefore you will need to complete this part of your studies in an Australian workplace.

Student Insurance

Cengage Education is pleased to offer our students insurance cover, for any workplace experience they undertake as part of their course.

Workplace experience is considered a vital component for many subjects and will contribute greatly when attempting to find employment in related fields. The policy covers 'personal accidents' in the workplace, and will help put employers' minds at ease for the duration of the work placement. The policy DOES NOT offer students Professional Indemnity coverage.

A copy of the Certificate of Currency can be requested from our student services team on 1300 650 011.

Space planning and model construction

• Samples and specifications
• Three dimensional model building
• Colour board presentation
• Making a presentation to clients

Kitchen design and storage solutions

• The function of kitchens
• Modern kitchen planning
• Kitchen design analysis
• Laundry design
  
• Storage solutions

Product design

• Furniture pieces of distinction
• Working with solid timber
• Decorating accessories
• Unique accessories

Professional practice 1

• Managing a budget
• Issues of indemnity and work safety
• Business ethics
  
• Communication skills

Developing business skills

• Establishing a small business
• Advertising and promotion
• Managing business growth
• Setting up an office

The below competencies are covered in this course.

• CUVDES02A Apply the design process to 2 dimensional work in response to a brief
• CUVDSP01A Source and apply Industry Knowledge
• CUVDES01A Apply colour theory in response to a brief
• CUVVSP15A Produce Drawings
• CUVDSP04A Research & apply the history and theory of design to design practice
• CUVDES04A Integrate colour theory & design processes in response to a brief
• CUVDES05A Interpret and respond to a brief
• CUVDSP15A Research and apply techniques for application to spatial design
• CUVCRS06A Make Scale models
• CUVDES03A Apply design process to 3 dimensional work in response to a brief
• CUVCOR09A Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept
• CUVADM02A Plan work space
• CUVDSP14A Research and apply techniques for the design of products
• CUVCRS08A Document the work progress
• CUFSAF01B Follow health, safety & security procedures
• CUVCOR04A Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse
• CUSGEN05B Make presentations
• BSBSBM401A Establish business & legal requirements