


CUF30107 Certificate III in Media
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator in the film, television, radio or digital media industries who applies a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Archival media technician
- Camera/lighting assistant
- Community radio program maker/presenter
- Editing assistant
- Interactive media author assistant
- Production assistant
Certificate III in Media
Qualifications Pathways
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this qualification.
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations
There are no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification issues that affect this qualification.
Qualification rules
Total number of units = 11
3 core units plus 8 electivies selected from the following list.
6 elective units must be selected from the list below. The other 2 elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units listed, the CUF07 Screen and Media Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package. Units selected must be recommended for packaging at Certificate III level.
Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
CUF30107 Certificate III in Media Core units
Creative thinking
| BSBCRT301A |
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Industry context
| CUFIND301A |
Work effectively in the screen and media industries |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
OHS
| BSBOHS201A |
Participate in OHS processes |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Elective units
Animation and digital effects
| CUFANM301A |
CUFANM301A |
CUFANM301A |
CUFANM301A |
CUFANM302A |
Create 3D digital animations |
75 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFANM303A |
Create 3D digital models |
75 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Audio/sound
| CUSSOU04A |
Record sound |
35 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUSSOU09A |
Mix sound sources |
35 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFSOU204A |
Perform basic sound editing |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFSOU301A |
Prepare audio assets |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFSOU302A |
Compile audio material for broadcast |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUSSOU10A |
De‑noise soundtracks |
35 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Bookkeeping
BSBFIA301A |
Maintain financial records (BSBCMN308A) |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Broadcasting
CUFBRD301A |
Perform basic transmission operations |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFBRD302A |
Provide production support for television productions |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFBRD303A |
Prepare video material for television transmission |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Camera/cinematography
| CUFCAM201A |
Assist with a basic camera shoot |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFCAM301A |
Shoot material for screen productions |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFCAM302A |
Rig camera infrastructure |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Creative thinking
| BSBCRT101A |
Apply critical thinking techniques |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Customer service
| BSBCUS201A |
Deliver a service to customers |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
(Based on units CUFCMN208A,CUFCMN209A, CUFCMN16A, CUFCMN217A)
Design
| BSBDES201A |
Follow a design process |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBDES202A |
Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBDES302A |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBDES303A |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
5 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Digital content and imaging
CUFDIG201A |
Maintain interactive content |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFDIG301A |
Prepare video assets |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFDIG302A |
Author interactive sequences |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFDIG303A |
Produce and prepare photo images |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFDIG304A |
Create visual design components |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Diversity
| BSBDIV301A |
Work effectively with diversity (BSBCMN315A) |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Drawing
| CUVCOR08B |
Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
First aid
| HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
18 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
General maintenance
| CUFGMT301A |
Repair and maintain production equipment |
25 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
ICT use
| ICAU3019B |
Migrate to new technology |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
ICAU3126B |
Use advanced features of computer applications |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Innovation
| BSBINN201A |
Contribute to workplace innovation (BSBCMN301A) |
35 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBINN301A |
Promote innovation in a team environment |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Lighting
| CUFLGT101A |
Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFLGT301A |
Prepare, install and test lighting equipment |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFLGT302A |
Record and operate standard lighting cues |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFLGT303A |
Install and operate follow spots |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFLGT304A |
Operate floor electrics |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
On‑air presentation
| CUFAIR201A |
Develop techniques for presenting information on radio |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFAIR301A |
Present radio programs |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFAIR302A |
Develop techniques for presenting information to camera |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Post‑production
| CUFPOS201A |
Perform basic vision and sound editing |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPOS301A |
Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPOS302A |
Process motion picture film |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPOS303A |
Print motion picture film |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Production planning and management
CUFPPM301A |
Plan and prepare programs |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFCMP301A |
Implement copyright arrangements |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Research
CUFRES201A |
Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Writing
| CUFWRT301A |
Write content for a range of media |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFWRT302A |
Write simple stories |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
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. Camera/lighting assistantCore units plus:
| CUFCAM201A |
Assist with a basic camera shoot |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFCAM301A |
Shoot material for screen productions |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFCAM302A |
Rig camera infrastructure |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFLGT101A |
Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFLGT302A |
Record and operate standard lighting cues |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFLGT301A |
Prepare, install and test lighting equipment |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFLGT303A |
Install and operate follow spots |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFLGT304A |
Operate floor electrics |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Community radio program maker/presenterCore units plus:
CUFRES201A |
Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPPM301A |
Plan and prepare programs |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFWRT301A |
Write content for a range of media |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFSOU302A |
Compile audio material for broadcast |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFAIR201A |
Develop techniques for presenting information on radio |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFAIR301A |
Present radio programs |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBDIV301A |
Work effectively with diversity |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFSOU204A |
Perform basic sound editing |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Interactive media author assistantCore units plus:
CUFDIG201A |
Maintain interactive content |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFDIG301A |
Prepare video assets |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFSOU301A |
Prepare audio assets |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFDIG302A |
Author interactive sequences |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFDIG303A |
Produce and prepare photo images |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFDIG304A |
Create visual design components |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFRES201A |
Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFWRT301A |
Write content for a range of media |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Production assistantCore units plus:
| CUFWRT301A |
Write content for a range of media |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPOS201A |
Perform basic vision and sound editing |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFCMP301A |
Implement copyright arrangements |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFRES201A |
Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFBRD302A |
Provide production support for television productions |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBFIA301A |
Maintain financial records |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFDIG201A |
Maintain interactive content |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFGMT301A |
Repair and maintain production equipment |
25 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Archival media technicianCore units plus:
CUFPOS201A |
Perform basic vision and sound editing |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFRES201A |
Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPOS301A |
Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPOS302A |
Process motion picture film |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUSSOU10A |
De‑noise soundtracks |
35 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBCUS201A |
Deliver a service to customers |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
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