No. It sits at the same level on the framework as an associate degree, but it is a vocational qualification. Universities often give credit for it - ask the specific one.

Only eighteen providers hold this?

It is a small field at this level. The Diploma below it is far more widely offered.

CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

About this qualification

CUA60620 is for people already working professionally across film, television, radio, production, presentation, specialist make-up and interactive media. The register frames it around specialised knowledge applied with real independence.

The core moves from doing the work to sustaining a career in it: working professionally, safe creative practice, the business of creative practice, and evolving ideas for professional work.

Sixteen units: four core, twelve elective.

Roles it maps to

Where this qualification leads, per the national register.

Director Senior Producer Creative Lead Studio Owner

Where it sits

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

Certificate IIICUA31020 Screen and Media
Certificate IVCUA41225 Screen and Media
DiplomaCUA51020 Screen and Media
Advanced Diploma · you are hereCUA60620 Screen and Media

What it covers

4Core units

12Elective units

Sixteen units: four core plus twelve electives. At least nine from the listed group; up to three from any endorsed Diploma or above.

The 4 core units, required by everyone:

CUAIND611 Work professionally in the creative arts industry
CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice
CUAPPR613 Engage in the business of creative practice
CUAPPR615 Evolve ideas for professional creative work

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

Frequently asked questions

Is this a degree?: No. It sits at the same level on the framework as an associate degree, but it is a vocational qualification. Universities often give credit for it — ask the specific one.
Only eighteen providers hold this?: It is a small field at this level. The Diploma below it is far more widely offered.

Other registered providers

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

NSW

TAFE NSWRTO 90003

Deliver and assess · National
QLD

TAFE QueenslandRTO 0275

Deliver and assess · QLD
WA

North Metropolitan TAFERTO 52786

Deliver and assess · WA
VIC

CAQARTO 45459

Deliver and assess · National
VIC

Australian College of the Arts Pty LtdRTO 0109

Deliver and assess · National
VIC

La Trobe International Galleries Pty. Ltd.RTO 22248

Deliver and assess · National
SA

Media Make Up Academy & Agency Pty LtdRTO 2316

Deliver and assess · SA
NSW

INTERNATIONAL SCREEN ACADEMY PTY LTDRTO 40725

Deliver and assess · National
NSW

THE MAKEUP TECHNICIANS PTY LTDRTO 40774

Deliver and assess · NSW
VIC

MELBOURNE CITY INSTITUTE PTY LTDRTO 45353

Deliver and assess · National
ACT

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment LtdRTO 88021

Deliver and assess · National
NSW

ACMUSE Australia Pty LtdRTO 90910

Deliver and assess · National
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