Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the Certificate IV in Design vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Design will prepare you for the following roles.
Graphic Designer
A Graphic Designer creates visual material for use by their organisation or for outside clients. You’ll use a range of design software to prepare w...
Digital Designer
A Digital Designer creates digital presentations of information, images and audio. You might specialise in a particular platform such as websites o...
Illustrator
An Illustrator produces creative images used for a range of purposes. You might prepare illustrations used in story books or prepare images used in...
Creative Designer
A Creative Designer develops visual concepts and designs that communicate ideas to inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. You might work in adver...
Jewellery Designer
A Jewellery Designer creates jewellery pieces for sale to customers. You might custom design individual pieces to meet a client’s needs or design p...
2D Designer
A 2D Designer creates visual content for digital and print media, including graphics, illustrations, and layouts. You may work in areas like advert...
Product Designer
A Product Designer creates new products for their own business or on behalf of an organisation. Products may meet a specific need or have a unique...
Visual Designer
A Visual Designer looks after the overall look of a brand or project. You’ll liaise with marketing and graphic design colleagues to develop visual...
Packaging Designer
A Packaging Designer creates innovative and functional packaging solutions for products across various industries. You might work for a design agen...
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