Duration
26 weeks
Technical and Further Education Commission
This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a range of screen and media industries, including animation and visual effects, specialist make-up services, film and television, radio and podcasting, lighting and sound, content creation and technical broadcasting enviro

Key highlights for VET pathways.
26 weeks
AU$ 14,775 Annually
Strong earning potential
This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a range of screen and media industries, including animation and visual effects, specialist make-up services, film and television, radio and podcasting, lighting and sound, content creation and technical broadcasting environments.
They use a broad range of specialised skills and a developed knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the screen, media, broadcasting and entertainment industries to solve a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide some leadership and guidance to others with limited responsibility for the output of others and so at this level would be expected to have technical skills to complete routine and non-routine tasks and functions, and communication skills to guide activities and provide technical advice.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include radio/podcast presenter, sound recordist, radio broadcaster, audio narrator, radio producer, editor (film, television, podcast), audio editor (radio), journalist, digital producer, content creator, communications technologist, camera operator, assistant producer, assistant director, animator, digital artist, foley artist, special effects operator, lighting supervisor, specialist broadcast technologist, wigmaker, writer (multi-media), and make-up artist. For a full list of possible job roles associated with this qualification, visit this qualificationโs page on training.gov.au.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels:
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). Achievement of the unit
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
Multimedia Graphic Designer
Multimedia Graphic Designers design and author multimedia products. They apply principles of design to the development, creation and implementation of multimedia products, such as visual effects, digital animations, images and interactive sequences.
Radio Producer
Radio Producers decide what content to present during a radio program. They research, organise interviewees and write scripts for on-air presentation.
Camera Operator
Camera Operators set up, position and operate equipment in studios or on location to record people, events and scenes. They also discuss with the director the types of film, video and lenses to be used as well as focus and distance settings, and camera angles.
Website Designer
Website Designers design, create, produce and maintain web pages using software packages.
Make-Up Artist (Creative)
Creative Make-Up Artists apply make-up to fashion and photographic models, actors and other performers involved in stage, film and television productions. They may also style hair and dress and maintain wigs.
Floor Manager (Film and Television)
Floor Managers ensure that the sets, props and technical equipment used in film or television productions are ready to use. In programs filmed before a studio audience, they ensure the audience is seated on time, and provide a link between the director and the floor.
Wigmaker
Wigmakers make wigs and hairpieces from human and synthetic hair. They sort, select, mix and match hair types, create hairpieces using a range of stitching and knotting techniques, and can also clean, cut and style the final products. Wigmakers can work in the film, theatre and television industries.
Editor (Film and Television)
Editors edit and assemble films and videos from raw, unedited footage ('dailies' or 'rushes'), taking into account the mood, pace, climax, etc. of films or television productions. They use both technical and creative skills, and at senior levels may work on complex or fast-turnaround productions.
Animator
Animators create drawings and design films, television and multimedia. They work on paper, celluloid, and two (2D) and three dimensional (3D) models.
Media Announcer
Media Announcers present radio and television programs, including music, magazine or chat programs; talkback programs; news bulletins and sports programs. They may present live events such as concerts, and pre-recorded programs such as documentaries.
Special Effects Operator
Special Effects Operators interpret the needs of special effects within a production. They manufacture, set, and operate special effects on a production.
Screen Laboratory Technician
Screen Laboratory Technicians perform specialist and supervisory work in the film processing laboratories, which provide services for the film industry.
Lighting Supervisor (Productions)
Lighting Supervisors oversee the creative and technical direction for the lighting department and the studio. They work in the theatre or on film and television.
Digital Artist
Digital Artists use digital means such as computer programs and digital photography technology to create artwork. They may create content for a variety of purposes, such as displays, video games, film and television or the Internet.
Assistant Producer
Assistant Producers carry out wide-ranging support duties for Producers. Their duties may include supervising the production team; coordinating pre- and post-production work; securing finance; casting and crew hire; and finding resources and locations. Depending on the production, they may have a great degree of responsibility and/or autonomy.
Assistant Director
Assistant Directors work under the supervision of the Director, coordinating the cast and crew, managing or helping to manage rehearsals, booking and coordinating production resources, compiling production schedules or running sheets, and conducting research.
Certificate IV in Screen and Media is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Technical and Further Education Commission in 100700 - Communication and Media Studies, n.f.d..
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