Certificate III in Screen and Media

About this course

This course teaches you the basics of working in film, TV and other media. It's a good starting point for a career in screen and media production, such as movies or websites.

You will learn how to work on set, make videos and work with web design. The course is a mix of learning and doing, so you’ll get to practise your skills as you learn.

When you finish the course, you could work in a variety of entry-level position. These may include:

editing assistant
assistant content creator
assistant sound technician
assistant audio visual technician
assistant radio producer
podcast producer
community radio producer
community radio presenter
junior animator
camera assistant
technical production assistant.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
1. a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
2. an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.

Units of study

Core units

Unit title	Unit code
Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment	BSBCRT311
Work effectively in the creative arts industry	CUAIND311
Apply work health and safety practices	CUAWHS312

Elective units

Unit title	Unit code
Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols	AHCOCM303
Record and document Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community history	AHCOCM404
Maintain financial records	BSBFIN302
Deliver a service to customers	BSBOPS203
Organise personal work priorities	BSBPEF301
Promote innovation in team environments	BSBSTR401
Use inclusive work practices	BSBTWK301
Interpret and use legal information	CHCLEG002
Licence to perform dogging	CPCCLDG3001
Licence to perform rigging basic level	CPCCLRG3001
Licence to perform rigging intermediate level	CPCCLRG3002
Licence to perform rigging advanced level	CPCCLRG4001
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry	CPCWHS1001
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas	CUAACD201
Develop techniques for presenting information on-air	CUAAIR211
Present programs on-air	CUAAIR311
Develop techniques for presenting to camera	CUAAIR312
Create 2D digital animations	CUAANM301
Create 3D digital animations	CUAANM302
Create 3D digital models	CUAANM313
Create titles for screen productions	CUAANM413
Provide production support for television productions	CUABRD312
Carry out transmission operations	CUABRD411
Assist with basic camera shoots	CUACAM211
Shoot material for screen productions	CUACAM311
Rig camera infrastructure	CUACAM312
Implement copyright arrangements	CUACMP311
Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context	CUADES202
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms	CUADES302
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms	CUADES303
Produce and prepare photo images	CUADIG303
Create visual design components	CUADIG304
Prepare video assets	CUADIG311
Author interactive sequences	CUADIG312
Repair and maintain production equipment	CUAGMT301
Provide freelance services	CUAIND412
Operate basic lighting	CUALGT311
Install and test lighting equipment	CUALGT313
Make music demos	CUAMPF314
Perform basic vision and sound editing	CUAPOS211
Edit video and audio content for social media	CUAPOS311
Plan and prepare program content	CUAPPM312
Perform basic sound editing	CUASOU212
Assist with sound recordings	CUASOU213
Mix sound in a broadcasting environment	CUASOU214
Prepare audio assets	CUASOU304
Install and disassemble audio equipment	CUASOU308
Compile audio material for broadcast	CUASOU315
Restore audio tracks	CUASOU319
Analyse soundtracks	CUASOU320
Write content for a range of media	CUAWRT301
Write simple stories	CUAWRT302
Provide First Aid	HLTAID011
Review and apply traditional animation principles	ICTGAM306
Use advanced features of applications	ICTICT312
Implement new technology	ICTICT316
Maintain and repair ICT equipment and software	ICTSAS309
Develop web presence using social media	ICTWEB306
Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures	ICTWHS204
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	UEECD0007

Course providers

This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.

Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: City (Melbourne), Nelson (Box Hill)
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Box Hill Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Warragul
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit TAFE Gippsland for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider