Certificate IV in Screen and Media

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the film, television, radio and digital media industries. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job roles

Animation/visual effects designer

Archival media specialist

Camera/lighting operator

Digital artist

Production coordinator

Radio producer/presenter

Television producer.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 13

3 core units

10 elective units

8 elective units must be selected from the elective list below.

The remaining 2elective units may be selected from the elective units listed any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, 1 of these units may be selected from a Diploma level qualification.

Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Core units

Creative thinking

add topic BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

Industry context

add topic CUFIND301B Work effectively in the screen and media industries

OHS

add topic CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures

Elective units

Animation and digital effects

add topic CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animations

add topic CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animations

add topic CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models

add topic CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production

add topic CUFANM402A Create digital visual effects

add topic CUFANM403A Create titles for screen productions

Audio/sound

add topic CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing

add topic CUSSOU303A Set up and disassemble audio equipment

add topic CUSSOU304A Restore audio tracks

add topic CUSSOU305A Analyse soundtracks

add topic CUSSOU402A Develop and implement sound plans

add topic CUSSOU406A Record sound on location

add topic CUSSOU407A Coordinate location sound recording

Bookkeeping

add topic BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records

Broadcasting

add topic CUFBRD401A Coordinate television transmission operations

add topic CUFBRD402A Vision mix television productions

add topic CUFBRD403A Transfer film to digital formats

add topic CUFBRT404A Coordinate outside broadcasts

Camera/cinematography

add topic CUFCAM301A Shoot material for screen productions

add topic CUFCAM401A Shoot a wide range of television content

add topic CUFCAM402A Shoot television content in a multi-camera environment

add topic CUFCAM403A Plan and implement installation of camera supports

add topic CUFCAM404A Pull focus

Communication

add topic BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

Compliance

add topic CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements

Construction

add topic CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry

Creative thinking

add topic BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas

add topic BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process

add topic BSBCRT403A Explore the history and social impact of creativity

Design

add topic BSBDES401A Generate design solutions

add topic BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

add topic BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice

Directing

add topic CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments

Diversity

add topic BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity

Drawing

add topic CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

Financial management

add topic BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity

First aid

add topic HLTFA301B Apply first aid

add topic HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid

add topic HLTFA403A Manage first aid in the workplace

General administration

add topic BSBADM405B Organise meetings

Governance

add topic BSBATSIC403B Maintain and protect culture

add topic BSBATSIC411B Communicate with the community

add topic BSBATSIL402B Use the constitution

add topic BSBGOV401A Implement board member responsibilities

add topic BSBGOV402A Work within organisational structure

add topic BSBGOV403A Analyse financial reports and budgets

Human resource management

add topic BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff

add topic BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

ICT use

add topic BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets

add topic ICAU3019B Migrate to new technology

Industry context

add topic BSBCON401A Work effectively in a business continuity context

add topic BSBREL401A Establish networks

add topic CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis

add topic CUFIND402A Develop screen and media specialist expertise

Innovation

add topic BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

Lighting

add topic CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment

add topic CUFLGT302A Record and operate standard lighting cues

add topic CUFLGT303A Install and operate follow spots

add topic CUFLGT304A Operate floor electrics

add topic CUFLGT402A Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects

add topic CUFLGT401A Implement lighting designs

Management and leadership

add topic BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan

add topic BSBPMG408A Apply contract and procurement procedures

add topic BSBPMG510A Manage projects

Marketing

add topic BSBMKG413A Promote products and services

add topic BSBMKG414A Undertake marketing activities

OHS

add topic BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace

On-air presentation

add topic CUFAIR302A Develop techniques for presenting information to camera

add topic CUFAIR401A Conduct interviews

add topic CUFAIR402A Present a wide range of radio material

Post-production

add topic CUFPOS201A Perform basic vision and sound editing

add topic CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround

add topic CUFPOS402A Manage media assets

add topic CUFPOS403A Colour grade moving images

add topic CUFPOS404A Cut and match film negative

add topic CUFPOS405A Restore moving images

add topic CUSSOU403A Perform advanced sound editing

add topic CUSSOU404A Edit dialogue

Production planning and management

add topic CUFPPM301A Plan and prepare programs

add topic CUFPPM401A Produce programs and program segments

add topic CUFPPM402A Schedule radio playlists

add topic CUFPPM403A Coordinate film and media production services and resources

add topic CUFPPM404A Create storyboards

add topic CUFPPM405A Floor manage studio shoots

add topic CUFPPM406A Organise production locations

add topic CUFPPM407A Coordinate continuity

add topic CUFPPM408A Compile production schedules

add topic CUFPPM409A Organise and facilitate rehearsals

add topic CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations

add topic CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources

add topic CUETEM06B Organise and monitor bump in/bump out

add topic CUETEM08B Realise productions

Research

add topic CUFRES401A Conduct research

Rigging/Dogging

add topic CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level

add topic CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

add topic CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level

add topic CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging

Sustainability

add topic BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Workforce development

add topic TAADEL301B Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills

add topic TAADEL403B Facilitate individual learning

add topic TAADEL404B Facilitate work-based learning

Writing

add topic BSBWRT401A Write complex documents

add topic CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media

add topic CUFWRT302A Write simple stories

add topic CUFWRT401A Edit texts

add topic CUFWRT402A Write extended stories

add topic CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material

Selecting electives for different outcomes

The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow.

Television producer/director

Core units plus:

add topic CUFRES401A Conduct research

add topic CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media

add topic CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material

add topic CUFPPM401A Produce programs and program segments

add topic CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments

add topic CUFPPM405A Floor manage studio shoots

add topic CUFPPM406A Organise production locations

add topic BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

add topic BSBPMG510A Manage projects

add topic BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace

Radio producer/presenter

Core units plus:

add topic CUFPPM301A Plan and prepare programs

add topic CUFPPM401A Produce programs and program segments

add topic CUFRES401A Conduct research

add topic CUFPPM402A Schedule radio playlists

add topic CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media

add topic CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material

add topic CUFSOU302A Compile audio material for broadcast

add topic CUFAIR402A Present a wide range of radio material

add topic CUFAIR401A Conduct interviews

add topic CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing

Camera/lighting operator

Core units plus:

add topic CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis

add topic CUFIND402A Develop screen and media specialist expertise

add topic CUFCAM401A Shoot a wide range of television content

add topic CUFCAM402A Shoot television content in a multi-camera environment

add topic CUFCAM403A Plan and implement installation of camera supports

add topic BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace

add topic CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment

add topic CUFLGT401A Implement lighting designs

add topic BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

add topic CUFCAM501A Shoot material for screen productions under special conditions

Production coordinator

Core units plus:

add topic CUFPPM403A Coordinate film and media production services and resources

add topic CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations

add topic CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources

add topic CUETEM06B Organise and monitor bump in/bump out

add topic CUFPPM409A Organise and facilitate rehearsals

add topic CUFPPM406A Organise production locations

add topic CUFPPM408A Compile production schedules

add topic BSBPMG510A Manage projects

add topic BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace

add topic BSBADM405B Organise meetings

Digital artist

Core units plus:

add topic CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis

add topic CUFIND402A Develop screen and media specialist expertise

add topic CUFDIG304A Create visual design components

add topic CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animations

add topic CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models

add topic CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

add topic CUFPPM404A Create storyboards

add topic CUFANM402A Create digital visual effects

*add topic CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production

add topic CUFANM403A Create titles for screen productions

Archival media specialist

Core units plus:

add topic CUFIND402A Develop screen and media specialist expertise

add topic CUFPOS403A Colour grade moving images

add topic CUFPOS404A Cut and match film negative

add topic CUFPOS405A Restore moving images

add topic CUFBRD403A Transfer film to digital formats

add topic CUSSOU304A Restore audio tracks

add topic CUSSOU305A Analyse soundtracks

add topic BSBPMG510A Manage projects

add topic BSBPMG408A Apply contract and procurement procedures

add topic TAADEL403B Facilitate individual learning


Pathways...

    Qualification pathways

    Pathways into the qualification

    Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

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.

CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging

CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level

CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.

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 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.

Information on occupational licensing and its intersection with vocational education and training can be found in Licensing Line News at www.licensinglinenews.com.

Pre-requisite Units

Code and title

Pre-requisite units required

CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production

CUFANM310A Create 3D digital models


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by radio producers/presenters based on the units listed above. Using this employability skills summary as an example, trainers and assessors can work out how employability skills would apply to other job roles relevant to the qualification to include important industry application of employability skills in learning and assessment strategies.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

asking questions clearly and confidently of interviewees

clarifying program content requirements

dealing with people in sensitive situations

delivering clear briefings to production staff and program guests

interpreting and completing workplace documentation

interpreting market research into the music preferences of target audiences

listening critically to what interviewees say and responding creatively with further questions to elicit information/opinions from interviewees

negotiating changes to research briefs

presenting material on air in a creative way aimed at keeping listeners listening

projecting a positive and professional image on air

providing clear verbal and non-verbal cues during productions

using industry and community networks as sources of information

writing content in a style appropriate to target audiences/users

Teamwork

fostering cooperation and creative synergy within production teams

giving and receiving constructive feedback on performance

working as a member of a production team - both independently and under direction

Problem-solving

applying aural discrimination skills to determine whether technical quality of material is acceptable for broadcast

responding to difficulties encountered during the course of research activities

Initiative and enterprise

editing sound to meet creative production requirements

dealing with unexpected problems

following new leads in the course of research activities

generating and realising ideas that lead to programs that engage, entertain and inform audiences

Planning and organising

documenting research findings clearly and concisely

organising information logically in line with its intended purpose

preparing program content within tight timeframes

timing all content items and fitting them into the allocated program time

planning and managing playlists

Self-management

managing a range of tasks concurrently

managing work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results

observing OHS procedures in the workplace

prioritising work tasks

seeking expert assistance when problems arise

sourcing information and reference material in a timely fashion

working under pressure and meeting deadlines

Learning

improving own on-air presentation techniques through experimentation and practice

improving performance/product through self-reflection and redrafting after feedback

keeping up to date with industry developments and trends

seeking expert advice on legal and copyright issues

Technology

communicating effectively from a control booth with presenters and production personnel

directing the editing of program segments

editing a range of audio sequences and segments

operating a studio panel with a wide range of inputs

recording interviews in a production studio, telephone recording booth or on location with portable recording equipment

using common features of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications

use scheduling software to organise and manage playlists

using the internet for research