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CUF40107 Certificate IV in Screen and Media 
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the film, television, radio and digital media industries. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Animation/Visual Effects Designer
- Archival Media Specialist
- Camera/Lighting Operator
- Digital Artist
- Production Coordinator
- Radio Producer/Presenter
- Television Producer
Qualifications Pathways
Prerequisites
Units marked with an asterisk* have prerequisite units. RTOs offering direct entry into this qualification need to take these
requirements into account when assessing candidates. Details of prerequisites can be found in the respective units.
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 = 13
3 core units plus 10 electivies selected from the following list.
8 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.
Certificate IV in Screen and 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 |
*CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production*
CUFANM402A |
Create digital visual effects |
70 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
*CUFANM403A Create titles for screen productions*
Audio/sound
Audio/sound
CUFSOU204A |
Perform basic sound editing |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUSSOU05B |
Install, align and test audio equipment |
35 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUSSOU10A |
De‑noise soundtracks |
35 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUSSOU19A |
Manage production for sound recording |
35 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Bookkeeping
BSBFIA301A |
Maintain financial records |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Broadcasting
CUFBRD401A |
Coordinate television transmission operations |
10 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFBRD402A |
Vision mix television productions |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFBRD403A Transfer film to digital formats
CUFBRT404A Coordinate outside broadcasts
Camera/cinematography
CUFCAM301A |
Shoot material for screen productions |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFCAM401A |
Shoot a wide range of television content |
70 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFCAM402A |
Shoot television content in a multi‑camera environment |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFCAM403A |
Plan and implement installation of camera supports |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFCAM404A |
Pull focus |
15 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Communication
BSBCMM401A |
Make a presentation |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Compliance
CUFCMP301A |
Implement copyright arrangements |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Creative thinking
BSBCRT401A |
Articulate, present and debate ideas |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBCRT402A |
Collaborate in a creative process |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBCRT403A |
Explore the history and social impact of creativity |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Design
BSBDES401A |
Generate design solutions |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBDES402A |
Interpret and respond to a design brief |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBDES403A |
Develop and extend design skills and practice |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Directing
CUFDRT401A |
Direct television programs and segments |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Diversity
BSBDIV301A |
Work effectively with diversity |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Drawing
CUVCOR09B |
Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept |
80 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Financial Management
BSBFIA402A |
Report on financial activity |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
First aid
HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
18 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
HLTFA402B |
Apply advanced first aid |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
HLTFA403A |
Manage first aid in the workplace |
16 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
General administration
BSBADM405B |
Organise meetings |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Governance
BSBATSIC403B |
Maintain and protect culture |
80 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBATSIC411B |
Communicate with the community |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBATSIL402B |
Use the constitution |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBGOV401A |
Implement board member responsibilities |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBGOV402A |
Work within organisational structure |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBGOV403A |
Analyse financial reports and budgets |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Human resource management
BSBHRM402A |
Recruit, select and induct staff |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBWOR402A |
Promote team effectiveness |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
ICT use
BSBITU402A |
Develop and use complex spreadsheets |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
ICAU3019B |
Migrate to new technology |
20 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Industry context
BSBREL401A |
Establish networks |
35 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFIND401A |
Provide services on a freelance basis |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFIND402A |
Develop screen and media specialist expertise |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Innovation
BSBINN301A |
Promote innovation in a team environment |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Lighting
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 |
CUFLGT402A |
Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFLGT401A |
Implement lighting designs |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Management and leadership
BSBMGT402A |
Implement operational plan |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBPMG408A |
Apply contract and procurement procedures |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBPMG510A |
Manage projects |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Marketing
BSBMKG413A |
Promote products and services |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
BSBMKG414A |
Undertake marketing activities |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
OHS
BSBOHS407A |
Monitor a safe workplace |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
On‑air presentation
CUFAIR302A |
Develop techniques for presenting information to camera |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFAIR401A |
Conduct interviews |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFAIR402A |
Present a wide range of radio material |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Post‑production
CUFPOS201A |
Perform basic vision and sound editing |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPOS401A |
Edit screen content for fast turnaround |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPOS402A |
Manage media assets |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPOS403A |
Colour grade moving images |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPOS404A |
Cut and match film negative |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPOS405A |
Restore moving images |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Production planning and management
CUFPPM301A |
Plan and prepare programs |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPPM401A |
Produce programs and program segments |
60 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPPM402A |
Schedule radio playlists |
25 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPPM403A |
Coordinate film and media production services and resources |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPPM404A |
Create storyboards |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPPM405A |
Floor manage studio shoots |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPPM406A |
Organise production locations |
15 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPPM407A |
Coordinate continuity |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPPM408A |
Compile production schedules |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFPPM409A |
Organise and facilitate rehearsals |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUETEM01C |
Coordinate production operations |
45 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUETEM03C |
Establish and manage production requirements and resources |
45 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUETEM06B |
Organise and monitor bump in/bump out |
150 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUETEM08B |
Realise productions |
250 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Research
CUFRES401A |
Conduct research |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Workforce development
TAADEL301B |
Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
TAADEL403B |
Facilitate individual learning |
15 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
TAADEL404B |
Facilitate work‑based learning |
15 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
Writing
BSBWRT401A |
Write complex documents |
50 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFWRT301A |
Write content for a range of media |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFWRT302A |
Write simple stories |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFWRT401A |
Edit texts |
30 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFWRT402A |
Write extended stories |
40 |
w/d, mm, on-line |
CUFWRT403A |
Write narration and current affairs material |
40 |
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.
Television producer/director
Core units plus:
CUFRES401A Conduct research
CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media
CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material
CUFPPM401A Produce programs and program segments
CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments
CUFPPM405A Floor manage studio shoots
CUFPPM406A Organise production locations
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace
Radio producer/presenter
Core units plus:
CUFPPM301A Plan and prepare programs
CUFPPM401A Produce programs and program segments
CUFRES401A Conduct research
CUFPPM402A Schedule radio playlists
CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media
CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material
CUFSOU302A Compile audio material for broadcast
CUFAIR402A Present a wide range of radio material
CUFAIR401A Conduct interviews
CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing
Camera/lighting operator
Core units plus:
CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis
CUFIND402A Develop screen and media specialist expertise
CUFCAM401A Shoot a wide range of television content
CUFCAM402A Shoot television content in a multi‑camera environment
CUFCAM403A Plan and implement installation of camera supports
BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace
CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment
CUFLGT401A Implement lighting designs
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
CUFCAM501A Shoot material for screen productions under special conditions
Production coordinator
Core units plus:
CUFPPM403A Coordinate film and media production services and resources
CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations
CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources
CUETEM06B Organise and monitor bump in/bump out
CUFPPM409A Organise and facilitate rehearsals
CUFPPM406A Organise production locations
CUFPPM408A Compile production schedules
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace
BSBADM405B Organise meetings
Digital artist
Core units plus:
CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis
CUFIND402A Develop screen and media specialist expertise
CUFDIG304A Create visual design components
CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animations
CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models
CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept
CUFPPM404A Create storyboards
CUFANM402A Create digital visual effects
*CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production
CUFANM403A Create titles for screen productions
Archival media specialist
Core units plus:
CUFIND402A Develop screen and media specialist expertise
CUSSOU10A De‑noise soundtracks
CUFPOS403A Colour grade moving images
CUFPOS404A Cut and match film negative
CUFPOS405A Restore moving images
CUFBRD403A Transfer film to digital formats
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
BSBPMG408A Apply contract and procurement procedures
TAADEL403B Facilitate individual learning
BSBWRT401A Write complex documents
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