Certificate IV in Photoimaging
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Core Units |
Complete 11 core units BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes CUECOR02B Work with others CUVCRS14B Prepare, store and maintain finished work CUVDES04A Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief CUVPHI01B Source and apply photoimaging industry knowledge CUVPHI03B Research and apply information on the traditions which inform photoimaging practice CUVPHI04B Apply photoimaging lighting techniques CUVPHI06B Plan and carry out image capture in response to a brief CUVPHI07B Process photoimages to work print/file stage CUVPHI08B Enhance, manipulate and output photoimages |
Elective Units |
Complete 7 other units from the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package or any relevant endorsed Training Package at the appropriate level. The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for a Certificate IV. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification. |
Notes on Certificate IV in Photoimaging
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals working as a photographer's assistant who apply a broad range of skills including lighting, image capture, enhancements and manipulation and output.
Examples of other Training Packages, which may be relevant to this qualification, are as follows:
Business Services, e.g. computer technology
Financial Services, e.g. bookkeeping
Information Technology, e.g. Internet
Printing and Graphic Arts, e.g. pre-press
Screen and Media, e.g. digital content, set and scenery construction
Tourism, e.g. guiding
The workplace context for this qualification will vary and this context must guide the selection of elective units.
Examples of appropriate units for particular jobs at this level are as follows:
Photoimaging assistant in specialised photographic studio (eg Portraits)
BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities
CUSADM01A Purchase or hire equipment/supplies
CUSGEN01A Use and adapt to changes in technology
CUVCRS01B Plan work for a nominated site
CUVCRS16B Prepare text and graphics files for print processing
CUVPHI09B Use colour materials, processing and printing techniques in a wet darkroom context
CUVVSP13B Research and experiment with techniques for digital image enhancement and manipulation
Photoimaging trainee in a large organisation (e.g. Graphic design company)
BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
CUSGEN01A Use and adapt to changes in technology
CUVCRS16B Prepare text and graphic files for print processing
CUVDSP07B Research and apply techniques for graphic design
CUVVSP12B Produce digital images
ICPMM321A Capture a digital image
Photoimaging assistant in a digital photoimaging workplace
CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images
CUFDIG304A Create visual design components
CUFDIG401A Author interactive media
CUSADM01A Purchase or hire equipment/supplies
CUSGEN01A Use and adapt to changes in technology
CUVCRS11B Select and prepare work for exhibition
CUVPHI02B Develop self for photoimaging industry
Retail assistant in retail/wholesale/minilab
WRRCS2BApply point of sale handling procedures
WRRF1BBalance register/terminal
WRRI5AMaintain and order stock
WRRLP5BApply store security systems and procedures
WRRM5AMonitor in-store visual merchandising display
WRRS4BBuild relationships with customers
WRRSS8BRecommend cameras, photographic equipment and services
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
The following table contains a summary of the
Communication Interpreting briefs. Clarifying specifications of a brief with colleagues/clients. Passing on key safety information to colleagues. Clarifying purpose of a multimedia product. Sharing information about industry development with colleagues. Networking within the photoimaging and related industry sectors. |
Teamwork Working collaboratively as a team member in a photoimaging and multimedia environment. Checking safety procedures with other team members. |
Problem Solving Modifying techniques to achieve desired outcome. Identifying safety issues and reporting them to appropriate person. Refining concepts to incorporate feedback from others. Applying selection criteria to finished work to be stored. |
Initiative and Enterprise Generating a range of visual design and communication ideas in response to a brief. Using knowledge of the photoimaging industry to enhance the quality of work. |
Planning and Organising Undertaking research to inform the development of multimedia and photoimaging products/services. Organising work tasks to ensure safety. Researching work opportunities. Determining criteria for the selection of finished work for storage. Identifying techniques and processes required to produce desired effects. Sourcing and analysing information to inform photoimaging practice. Selecting and preparing work for exhibition. Organising easy access to research. Planning, setting up and dismantling a photoimage shoot. Maintaining workplace documentation. |
Self-management Following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS. Maintaining personal safety standards. Acting within the scope of job role. Career planning. Challenging one's own ideas and approaches. |
Learning Improving skills and knowledge through experimentation. Keeping up to date with industry developments. Using practice, feedback and discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve skills and knowledge. |
Technology Using the internet for research. Using a range of digital imaging, video editing and authoring software applications. Using digital cameras. Applying information on technological advances in day-to-day work activities. |