Which stream should I pick?

Ask the provider what they actually run before enrolling. With four core units and a hundred-plus electives, two courses under this code can share almost nothing.

Is there a self-care unit in a film qualification?

There is. CUAMWB401 is about managing your own wellbeing in creative work - the industry asked for it.

CUA41225 Certificate IV in Screen and Media

About this qualification

CUA41225 covers a lot of ground — animation and visual effects, specialist make-up, film and television, radio and podcasting, lighting and sound, content creation. The register lists them all under one code.

That breadth shows in the packaging: only four core units, and over a hundred electives to choose between. What this qualification means depends almost entirely on which stream your provider runs.

Thirteen units: four core, nine elective. The core is about working professionally — priorities, the industry, self-care, and safe practice.

Roles it maps to

Where this qualification leads, per the national register.

Camera Assistant Editor Sound Operator Content Creator

Where it sits

The screen and media line, from entry through to advanced practice.

Certificate IIICUA31020 Screen and Media
Certificate IV · you are hereCUA41225 Screen and Media
DiplomaCUA51020 Screen and Media
Advanced DiplomaCUA60620 Screen and Media

What it covers

4Core units

9Elective units

Thirteen units: four core plus nine electives. At least seven from Groups A to D; up to two from any group or another endorsed Certificate III or above.

The 4 core units, required by everyone:

BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
CUAIND311 Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAMWB401 Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices

For a full list of elective units, visit training.gov.au →

Frequently asked questions

Which stream should I pick?: Ask the provider what they actually run before enrolling. With four core units and a hundred-plus electives, two courses under this code can share almost nothing.
Is there a self-care unit in a film qualification?: There is. CUAMWB401 is about managing your own wellbeing in creative work — the industry asked for it.

Other registered providers

Filtered by where each provider is based, not where they can deliver.

NSW

TAFE NSWRTO 90003

Deliver and assess · NSW
WA

North Metropolitan TAFERTO 52786

Deliver and assess · WA
WA

South Metropolitan TAFERTO 52787

Deliver and assess · WA
QLD

Halo Nation TrainingRTO 32485

Deliver and assess · National
VIC

CAQARTO 45459

Deliver and assess · National
VIC

Cinimod Enterprises Pty LtdRTO 22407

Deliver and assess · VIC
NSW

AUSTRALIA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE PTY LTDRTO 40892

Deliver and assess · National
NSW

Community Media Training Organisation LtdRTO 91800

Deliver and assess · National
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