Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia)

Course Outline

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in designing, developing and utilising basic multimedia briefs, either as an independent Information Communications Technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team. The qualification has a small suite of core units with the opportunity for inclusion of 70 percent of the qualification as electives selected from ‘natural clusters’ of units. Some clusters are in design, animation, website, multimedia development, digital and video, thus
providing exceptional flexibility for individuals and enterprises.

Locations

Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns or Townsville and other regional areas throughout Queensland.

Duration

This course is structured through competency based training and assessment. Course duration is based on individual training requirements. 24 months for a full-time traineeship is an indication.

This course has a rolling intake.

Entry Requirements

A range of pre-requisite units that contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills are required, for entry into this course.

Career Opportunities

Depending on the cluster selected, a person could work in a number of areas in the broad ICT and multimedia industries. Possible job titles include:

• 2D/3D Artist
• Digital Media Specialist
• Multimedia Developer
• Multimedia Programmer
• Streaming Media Specialist
• Audio/Video Engineer
• 3D Animator
• Graphic/Media Desinger
• Multimedia Development Technician
• Web Designer
• Designer

Certificate Requirements

The award of Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia) will be given to students who successfully complete the prescribed units

Additional Courses

Further training may be sought in units listed in the Information Communications Technology Training Package. Please contact your Courses Now Training Sloutions Advisor for additional information.

Articulation

Units of competency from certificate level IV provide aticulation into higher level qualifications. Such articulation as subject to individual evaluation. The Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia) provides logical entry into higher level qualifications such as the Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia).