Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Virtual classroom off campus
Duration
Course duration Total time required to complete a course.
12 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
Next intake
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
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Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
10 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
10 hours
Fee details
Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.
$6,880
This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.
Proposed timetable What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday with evening classes and Saturday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
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.
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Knowledge assessments: research tasks, assignments
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Skills assessments: projects, case studies
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Practical skills assessments: industry-relevant design practice activities
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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.
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There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
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You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
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Do Not enter any information related to course fees!
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List any specific resources mentioned in the Additional Information field.
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.
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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 III in Design Fundamentals qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency, including 7 core and 5 speciality units.
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.
Produce drawings to communicate ideas CUAACD311
Follow a design process CUADES201
Explore the use of colour CUADES301
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms CUADES302
Course delivery Virtual classroom, off campus
Connect with your teachers and other students in a virtual classroom to participate in learning activities via video or web conferencing technology. You will be able to join the class from anywhere with a good internet connection, such as your home or a TAFE campus. If you would like to join from TAFE, please contact your local campus to book a space. Much like a regular class, you will have scheduled times of attendance. Depending on what you are studying, your course may also include some online units.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
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Arts and design centre of excellence featuring:
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Computer design labs
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Photographic studio and darkroom
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Printing facilities
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Purpose built art studios and exhibition area
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Video production studio
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Health and support services training facility featuring:
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Dental training clinic
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Simulated hearing testing clinic
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Simulated optical testing, dispensary and workshop facilities
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Sterilisation services training facilities
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Three simulated hospital nursing labs
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Purpose built visual merchandising workshop
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Auditorium and conference room
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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.
- Mon 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Tue 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Wed 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Thu 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Fri 8.30 AM - 5 PM
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
- 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