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Certificate IV in Screen and Media

This certificate is for people who want to work in screen and media, covering fields as different as film and television, radio and podcasting, animation and visual effects, sound and lighting, and specialist make-up.

  • Duration: 4 months to 1 year
  • Study mode: On campus
  • Course code: CUA41225

Where you can study this course

Where

  • Melbourne Polytechnic

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    Campuses
    13 campuses
    Duration
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    Full fee
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    What students say

    A number of students find the organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, while some rate the facilities and campus highly.

  • TAFE NSW

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    Campuses
    10 campuses
    Duration
    4 months to 1 year
    Study mode
    Varies by campus
    Full fee
    $13,330
    Eligible students: subsidised from $1,980, concession $240

    What students say

    Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.

  • Swinburne University of Technology

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    Campuses
    8 campuses
    Duration
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    What students say

    Some students praise the facilities and campus, while some criticise organisation and admin for being frustrating, and opinions are mixed on course content. A number also mention student support and teaching positively or negatively.

  • RMIT University

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    Campuses
    15 campuses
    Duration
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    What students say

    Students often find organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, while some praise the facilities and campus and student support.

  • Box Hill Institute

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    Campuses
    4 campuses
    Duration
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    What students say

    Students speak highly of the trainers and teaching, with the campus and facilities also well regarded. Many found student support frustrating, along with organisation and communication.

  • North Metropolitan TAFE

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    Campuses
    2 campuses
    Duration
    Not stated by provider
    Study mode
    On campus
    Full fee
    Not stated by provider

    What students say

    Opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, with some students finding the organisation and admin frustrating and a number unhappy with the course content.

  • South Metropolitan TAFE

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    Campuses
    14 campuses
    Duration
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    Full fee
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    What students say

    Students often rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on both teaching and campus facilities. Some also found student support frustrating to access.

  • South Regional TAFE

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    Campuses
    Margaret River
    Duration
    Not stated by provider
    Study mode
    Classroom
    Full fee
    Not stated by provider

Last reviewed 20 September 2026.

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Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check the ones you are considering.

  • Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

  • an interest in screen, media and entertainment
  • a willingness to plan and organise your own work
  • good communication skills for guiding others
  • a practical approach to work health and safety

What will you learn?

You build the technical skills to handle both routine and less predictable jobs, and enough communication skill to guide others and give technical advice. The four core units cover planning your own work, working in the creative arts industry, looking after yourself in creative work, and safe work practices, while most of the specialist craft comes from the units you choose alongside them.

  • Planning and prioritising your work
  • Working in creative industries
  • Staying well in creative work
  • Work health and safety

Units of competency (4 core, 9 elective)

The qualification is made up of 13 units. Everyone completes the 4 core units below, and the remaining 9 are electives chosen from the list on training.gov.au, so they vary by provider. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Where this fits

Certificate IV in Screen and Media in film and screen production: the study that leads into it, the study that follows, and other routes at the same level.

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Certificate IV

Certificate IV in Screen and Media

After

DiplomaDiploma of Screen and MediaStep up to a diploma to work at a skilled level, plan and finish a creative project, find clients and run your own freelance work.
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Data from training.gov.au and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).