Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging

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

Overview

Turn your image-capturing hobby into a professional qualification for work or fun! Develop a more in-depth understanding of the functions of your camera and the quality of images you produce. You will learn how to apply a broad range of skills in photo imaging, including lighting, image capture, enhancements and manipulation, and output. This course provides you with the skills you need to work as a photo imaging assistant in a specialised photographic studio, large organisation (for example, graphic design company), or digital photo imaging workplace.

Delivery Methods

• Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

On-campus/blended: Start Tuesday 3 February 2026 - Two days per week Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am - 4pm, on campus.

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: 03 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.

Duration

Full-time: 11 months

Schedule

On-campus/blended: Two days per week Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am - 4pm, on campus, starting 3 February 2026 -

Requirements

You may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience; however, we recommend that you have completed Year 10 as a minimum. students must provide:
• Memory cards x 2 (minimum 16gb)
• Card reader or camera cord for downloading images.
• A 500gb or larger portable hard drive (get as much storage as you can)

• 2 x 16gb USB
• A3 Portfolio with plastic sleeves (for printed portfolio)
• A4 Visual Diary and note taking device

Field Placement

You will be encouraged to undertake some form of work placement experience during the course of the year.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the specific unit outcomes. A range of assessment strategies will be utilised, including practical assessments, theoretical assessments such as written tasks and tests, as well as displaying your technical abilities through project-based assessments.

Skills developed

- Providing solutions to a brief
- Colour theory
- Industry knowledge
- Technical skills
- Research practice
- Image enhancement and digital manipulation
- lighting techniques

Compulsory Units

CUAPHI311 Develop and apply photo imaging industry knowledge
CUAPHI313 Process photo images
CUAPHI403 Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
CUAPHI411 Capture images in response to a brief
CUAPHI412 Apply photo imaging lighting techniques
CUAPPR403 Store and maintain finished creative work
CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices
CUAACD411 Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUADIG415 Produce innovative digital images
CUAPHI312 Capture photographic images
CUAPPR314 Participate in collaborative creative projects
CUARES403 Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
CUADIG304 Create visual design components
CUAPPR417 Select and prepare creative work for exhibition
CUAPPR415 Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work

Certification

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

Fees

Government Funded $4,607.50 (Tuition $4,607.50, Materials $0.00)
Concession $921.50 (Tuition $921.50, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $6,790.00 (Tuition $6,790.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

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

Careers

• Freelance Photographer
• Digital technician
• Photographers' assistant
• Photo lab technician
• Photo store specialist
• Studio assistant

Pathways

Once you have completed Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging, you may extend your skills by completing further studies at diploma level or complement your skills by completing additional studies in business. Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

On-campus/blended: 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.

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.

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.