Certificate IV in Design

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

Overview

Extend your existing design skills! This course is tailored for creative individuals eager to expand their expertise in the Graphic Design Industry. It offers a comprehensive journey through the creative process, equipping you with a diverse range of highly transferable skills that are directly applicable in the professional world. You will develop a deep understanding of key graphic design techniques, including Colour Theory, Typography, Digital Image production. Throughout this course, you'll discover how aesthetic considerations play a crucial role in effective communication and resolution of Design ideas. By grasping the role and potential of visual language, you'll build a solid foundation for effective design practice, enabling you to create impactful and meaningful visual solutions.

Delivery Methods

• Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.
• Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

On-campus/blended: Start 04 February 2026 - Two days per week (Wednesday & Thursday), 9am - 4pm, on campus

If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

When You Can Enrol

On-campus/blended: 04 February 2026 - Apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button in the course information page.

If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Traineeship: For traineeship information, please contact the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) which is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Duration

Full-time: 11 months.

Traineeship: Employer-based, 24 months depending on agreement with employer

Schedule

On-campus/blended: Two days per week (Wednesday & Thursday), 9am - 4pm, on campus, starting 04 February 2026

Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Traineeship: Individual training plans will be developed in consultation with your employer, as part of your traineeship.

Requirements

It is preferable that students have sound Adobe software skills, with some understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Students are required to bring:
• USB min 16Gb or external Drive external hard drive formatted for MAC/PC (minimum 1 terabyte)
• Notebook and general stationary supplies
• A4 or A3 visual diary

Field Placement

This course includes the opportunity for optional industry placement. You'll be able to work with an employer to gain hands-on, relevant industry skills. This will help you gain a broader understanding of the industry, and build direct connections and networks with employers.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student’s needs will be selected, including portfolio evaluation, given tasks and assignments.

Skills developed

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a broad range of technical and conceptual design skills. Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of integrated technical and theoretical knowledge and the ability to develop concepts and solutions in response to a brief.

Compulsory Units

CUADIG311 Prepare video assets
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
CUAACD411 Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUADES305 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
CUADES411 Generate design solutions
CUADES412 Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUAPPR411 Realise a creative project
CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices
CUAGRD312 Use typography techniques
CUAPHI403 Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
ICPPRP2210 Select and apply type
ICPPRP224 Produce pages using a page layout application
ICPPRP3240 Create pages using page layout applications
ICPPRP3250 Create graphics using graphics applications
ICPPRP2250 Produce graphics using graphics applications

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Fees

Government Funded $3,871.25 (Tuition $3,871.25, Materials $0.00)
Concession $774.25 (Tuition $774.25, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $5,705.00 (Tuition $5,705.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements.

Careers

• Graphic Design Assistant
• Web Design Assistant
• Marketing Assistant
• Interior Design Assistant
• Freelance Designer
• Digital printing designer

Pathways

This course may lead you into further study at Diploma level. Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LLN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LLN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LLN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LLN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LLN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LLN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.