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Certificate III in Screen and Media
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CUA31020
You have developed technical skills in the screen and media industry through hands-on production work. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a recognition pathway for your expertise. Register your interest to stay informed as we build this bridge to your formal qualification.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use basic skills and knowledge for work in skilled assistant or skilled assistant operator roles in the screen, media and entertainment industries. It applies to work in interactive digital media, film and television, radio, lighting and sound, content creation and technical broadcasting environments.The job roles that relate to this qualification 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 and technical production assistant. Individuals usually work under direction, using some discretion and judgement, and may provide technical advice and support to a team.
Qualification Code
CUA31020
Training Package
CUA — Creative Arts and Culture Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
11 (3 core + 8 elective)
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Production Assistant | Supporting the logistical and creative requirements of film, television, or radio sets under direction. |
| Assistant Broadcast Technician | Assisting with the installation, basic repair, and maintenance of radio and television broadcasting equipment. |
| Editing Assistant | Organising media assets and performing initial cuts for video or audio production workflows. |
| Camera Assistant | Preparing and maintaining camera gear while supporting operators during studio or location shoots. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Certain technical roles in the screen and media industry, particularly those involving equipment installation or site-based production, may require specific registrations or safety certifications. Please note that achieving a qualification through RPL does not automatically grant a professional licence.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed CV or resume highlighting production roles
- ✓Employment contracts or official production credits
- ✓Position descriptions from media organisations
Production Documentation
- ✓Call sheets and daily production run sheets
- ✓Storyboards, scripts, or annotated floor plans
- ✓Equipment lists and technical set-up diagrams
Media Outputs
- ✓Edited video sequences or links to digital content
- ✓Audio recordings, podcast files, or radio segments
- ✓Junior animation reels or graphic assets
Technical Compliance
- ✓WHS site inductions for sets or studio environments
- ✓Equipment maintenance logs and safety checklists
- ✓Risk assessment documentation for location shoots
Team Collaboration
- ✓Meeting minutes from production briefings
- ✓Supervisor reports or peer feedback on technical support
- ✓Internal communication logs regarding project deliverables
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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