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Design for Industry (Certificate IV to Adv. Diploma)   


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This course in industrial/product design gives students the skills and knowledge to design prototypes for commercial, medical and industrial products. Students learn skills in drafting, design process methods and presentation, computer design and 3D construction. The students apply their skills in a workshop environment.  Students will develop for or five highly innovative and original projects that are attractive and useable and you will be encouraged to seek real industry driven projects that are suitable for today's market.

Summary

Program Summary
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Duration (depends on entry & exit point): 1 to 3 years full-time study
Study Location(s) Available: Northbridge
College(s): Central TAFE
Approximate Tuition Costs: A$10,000 per year
Commencement/Intake Availability: February only
Special Entry Requirements: The Cert III in Design Fundamentals can be used for entry by those without Yr 12 equivalence.
Guaranteed University Entry Available? Yes, to Bachelor of Arts (Product Design) at Curtin University
University Credit Possible? Yes, up to 18 months at Curtin

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)
  • Certificate IV of Design for Industry
  • Diploma of Design for Industry
  • Advanced Diploma of Design for Industry

Program Components & Pathway

This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome. Please see the study pathway diagram below.


General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into this program requires the equivalent of Australian Year 12 with passes in English or completion of the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals.

For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.


What You'll Learn in Each Course

The principal task of the Industrial Designer is to create new and better products made by industry for use by people in all walks of life. These products must be attractive and a pleasure to use. They must work efficiently and must be seen as good value for money if they are to have market appeal.

The Certificate IV provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to assist in the design and prototype development of commercial, medical and industrial products. Students learn skills in drafting, design process methods and presentation techniques, computer design and 3D construction. They also learn about various materials including plastics, metal and timbers.

The Diploma further develops the practical skills and knowledge to design and develop commercial, medical and industrial products. Students continue to develop their skills in drafting, design processes and construction techniques. They also learn about design and cultures, presentation, materials and computer aided design (CAD). Students will practice their skills in a workshop environment.

The Advanced Diploma provides the practical skills and knowledge to create and produce individual industrial designs to a professional standard. Students will be encouraged to investigate, implement and timetable their own study program. They will develop four to five highly innovative and original projects that are attractive and useable and will be encouraged to seek real industry driven projects that are suitable for today's market.


Career Outcomes

Depending on the stage of completion, graduates can gain employment as a junior assistant in product/industrial design and furniture design, freelance designer/maker, Product Designers Furniture Designers, Exhibition Designers, Computer-Aided Designers, Detail Draftspersons, Design Model Makers, Technical Illustrators, and Packaging Designers.


Further Study & University Options

Studies at TAFE WA can be continued through to the Advanced Diploma level (see the Study Pathway diagram above). Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma will allow guaranteed entry to the Bachelor of Arts (Product Design) at Curtin University in W.A. Students will receive around 300 credits at Curtin (equivalent to around 12 months of the Bachelor degree).


Detailed Course & Unit Information

These courses consist of required units and a broad choice of elective units allowing students to specialise in certain areas. A sample program structure and unit outline is available in the Subject handbook (PDF).


Other General Study Information

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