Course information
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
Design FundamentalsCourse specialisation
Full Time16+ hours per week.
4 monthsTime required to complete this course.
2 Feb 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
19 Jun 2026Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
18 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
3 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
Enrolment open
Places are available, you can enrol now.
Course fees
$0 to $7,820This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
Reduced fee options
This training is subsidised by the NSW government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: research tasks, assignments
Skills assessments: projects, case studies
Practical skills assessments: industry-relevant design practice activities
Portfolio of work
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
Work placement opportunities, if any, will be confirmed with your teacher.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Design kit materials at an estimated cost of $10-$100
Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency, including 7 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units - 7
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply work health and safety practicesCUAWHS312
Produce creative workCUAPPR311
Follow a design processCUADES201
Produce drawings to communicate ideasCUAACD311
Course deliveryStudying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Kingswood
TAFE NSW Nepean - Kingswood is located in Sydney’s western suburbs.
Combining traditional resources with some of the best emerging technologies TAFE NSW has to offer, students have access to a rich educational environment that supports social outcomes, learning, teaching and research.
Campus address
12-44 OConnell St Kingswood 2747
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Kingswood Station is 2500 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Arts and design centre of excellence featuring:
Computer design labs
Photographic studio and darkroom
Printing facilities
Purpose built art studios and exhibition area
Video production studio
Health and support services training facility featuring:
Dental training clinic
Simulated hearing testing clinic
Simulated optical testing, dispensary and workshop facilities
Sterilisation services training facilities
Three simulated hospital nursing labs
Purpose built visual merchandising workshop
Auditorium and conference room
Gymnasium
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au