CUA40725 · AQF Level 4
Certificate IV in Design
The CUA40725 Certificate IV in Design is the entry-level formal qualification for aspiring designers across graphic, digital, product, and communication design disciplines. It provides practical foundation skills in design process, visual communication, typography, and design software — and is the natural entry point before progressing to the CUA60325 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design.
- Qualification code
- CUA40725
- AQF level
- Level 4
- Duration
- 12–18 months
- Delivery
- Online, Blended
- Price range
- From $2,000
What you'll learn
- Design fundamentals: composition, colour theory, and visual hierarchy
- Typography and typographic communication
- Design process: research, ideation, concept development, and presentation
- Adobe Creative Suite and digital design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Design for print and digital media
- Client briefs, design communication, and presenting work
- Introduction to UX/UI and user-centred design thinking
Career outcomes
Typical roles held by graduates of the Certificate IV in Design. Salary ranges sourced from SEEK Salary Insights 2025.
Junior Graphic Designer
$50,000–$65,000
Digital Design Assistant
$50,000–$65,000
Marketing Coordinator (Design Focus)
$55,000–$75,000
Freelance Designer
Variable
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements. Suitable for school leavers, career changers, and anyone with a creative interest in design. Access to a computer with design software is required for online delivery.
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