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Course information
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Photography and Digital ImagingCourse specialisation
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
12 monthsTime required to complete this course.
2 Feb 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
7 Dec 2026Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Mon, Tue, Wed, ThuThe proposed timetable is a draft and will be confirmed by your teacher
10 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
5 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 $10,770This 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 information
Other 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.
Practical skills assessment: demonstrations of technical skills under observation
Knowledge assessments: written, research tasks
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:
DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses and full manual settings and a 1TB (minimum) external hard drive at estimated cost of $1000
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.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 7 core and 8 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.
Store and maintain finished creative workCUAPPR403
Enhance, manipulate and output photo imagesCUAPHI403
Apply work health and safety practicesCUAWHS312
Capture images in response to a briefCUAPHI411
Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Ultimo
TAFE NSW Ultimo and TAFE NSW Haymarket, is located in one of Sydney's strongest education, cultural and entertainment precincts, right in the very heart of the city.
Conveniently surrounded by Central Station, UTS, the ABC, Sydney University, Chinatown and Sydney’s bustling CBD. TAFE NSW Ultimo is the largest TAFE in NSW.
Campus address
651-731 Harris Street Ultimo 2007
No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Central Station is 1000 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.
Automotive repair, paint and trim workshops
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Hair and beauty academy
Laboratories
Photography studios
Specialist technology workshops
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