Qualification Rules

Total number of units = 16

4 core units plus

6 specialist units, with no more than 3 counting previously towards a related Diploma qualification, plus

6 elective units, with at least 2 selected from the remaining specialist/elective units. The other 4elective units may be selected from the remaining specialist/elective units or from an Advanced Diploma qualification in any other nationally endorsed Training Package. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Core Units

BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace

CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements

CUVDES601A Design innovative products

CUVIND501A Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge

Specialist Units

Creative Process

BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts

BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity

Design Process

BSBDES501A Implement design solutions

BSBDES502A Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief

BSBDES601A Manage design realisation

BSBDES602A Research global design trends

BSBDES701A Research and apply design theory

Digital Content and Imaging

CUFDIG507A Design digital simulations

Diversity

BSBDIV701A Develop cross-cultural communication and negotiation strategies

Drawing

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

Innovation

BSBINN801A Lead innovative thinking and practice

Visual Communication

CUVPHI501A Research role and use of the photoimage in visual communication

CUVPHI505A Produce an innovative presentation of professional work

Elective Units

Competitive Manufacturing

MCMC614A Develop a communications strategy to support production

MCMS600A Develop a competitive manufacturing system

MCMT675A Facilitate the development of a new product

Financial Management

BSBFIM601A Manage finances

CUEFIN03B Obtain sponsorship

CUVADM10B Research and utilise revenue and funding opportunities

Information Management and Research

BSBINM601A Manage knowledge and information

BSBRES801A Initiate and lead applied research

CUVADM13B Research and critique cultural work(s)

Management

BSBMGT608B Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBMGT616A Develop and implement strategic plans

BSBMGT617A Develop and implement a business plan

Marketing

BSBMKG603B Manage the marketing process

BSBMKG605B Evaluate international marketing opportunities

BSBMKG607B Manage market research

BSBMKG609A Develop a marketing plan

Project Management

BSBPMG601A Direct the integration of projects

Purchasing and Contracting

PSPPROC602B Direct the management of contracts

Relationship Management

BSBREL701A Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships

Risk Management

BSBRSK501A Manage risk

Employability Skill

Industry requirements for this qualification include:

Communication:

articulate and debate complex concepts

articulate and debate conceptual or technical ideas

complete copyright documentation and other relevant design documentation

consult with others on the testing/refinement of a design solution

deal with questions

explain budgets and reporting requirements

explain the difference between assignment and licensing of copyright

explain the difference between performing, mechanical, synchronisation and communicating rights to the public

interpret a design brief and communicate design ideas

interpret relevant legislation

interpret the needs and rights of relevant parties

interpret and develop a wide range of visual and written information sources

negotiate deals and achieve agreed outcomes

negotiate fees

negotiate, question, listen, investigate, network and clarify issues

read and interpret budgets

read product safety labels and instructions

research and evaluate a wide range of source materials on design

research complex, varied and unfamiliar information sources

research information dealing with complex concepts and theories

work with clients to establish and refine design briefs.

Teamwork:

articulate the rationale for concepts in ways that promote constructive discussion with others

lead and motivate a team in establishing productive networks, partnerships and other relationships

lead and participate in effective client, principal, stakeholder and project team liaison during design realisation

work collaboratively on ideas

work with relevant parties when negotiating deals.

Problem solving:

deal with complex and non-routine difficulties

develop and implement solutions to unpredictable problems

pro-actively identify and develop effective solutions to complex challenges of a varied and unpredictable nature

respond to unpredictable issues and challenges that arise during the testing process

review feedback and plan improvements

solve problems arising from negotiating deals.

Initiative and enterprise:

access and interpret an organisations standards and values

analyse complex information

analyse records or notes of the evaluation process

develop and adapt responses to experimentation and testing processes

develop and substantiate own positions/ideas on a complex range of issues

distil and synthesise information from varied sources

establish collaborative partnerships and relationships

evaluate organisational information management systems

generate a range of innovative concepts and ideas

generate and develop concepts and ideas for a design brief (including responses to situations where parameters may be broad/open or restrictive)

generate new or adapted ideas in response to realisation challenges

pro-actively identify market requirements

select relevant evaluation information and documentation

take a visionary approach to developing concepts and ideas

use lateral thinking.

Planning and organising:

calculate material requirements and cost issues

coordinate and lead potentially complex processes involving a range of interrelated factors and challenges

determine layout issues and deal with scaling

determine the term of a copyright license

develop and establish agreement to plans

develop realistic costings for the realisation of design concepts

guide/coordinate the process of negotiating/finalising a design brief

manage budgets

organise resources and coordinate a testing process (including liaison and consultation with others during the design process)

research and evaluate validation processes (and determine/implement improvements to these processes)

take account of practical issues for concept implementation

undertake the research process.

Self-management:

develop and substantiate own views and ideas

meet deadlines

take responsibility for driving/guiding the design brief negotiation process.

Learning:

improving designs through self-reflection and redrafting after feedback

locating and using resources to broaden own creative experience.

Technology:

prepare drawings for presentation

store and retrieve relevant workplace data

use documentation systems for preparing formal contracts and recording/storing copyright agreements

use materials, tools and equipment in the design/manufacture of products

work with financial software.