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Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (VET in Schools)
Vocational Education and Training (VET) program for the HSC
RTO No: 0269
NTIS Code: CUV30303
BOS Code: 58072
Duration: 2 Units (240 Hours by 2 years during Year 11 and 12)
Location: North Sydney
Study options for Australian students: Full-time, part-time
Study options for overseas students: Full-time
Intakes: Refer to Enrolment
VET Content Endorsed Course
Course Description
The Billy Blue College of Design VET course gives high school students the opportunity to earn an industry-recognised Certificate III in Design Fundamentals qualification. This course is an important step towards a creative and rewarding career in design. Certificate III in Design Fundamentals provides students with the knowledge, experience and portfolio they'll need to go on to a successful tertiary education in visual arts.
Course Structure
This course consists of 14 units of competence (9 core and 5 elective units) as follows:
| Subject | Unit Code | Unit Name | Type |
| Design Thinking | BSBOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes | Core |
| BSBDES304A | Source and apply design industry knowledge | Core | |
| BSBDES305A | Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | Core | |
| ICAU1128B | Operate a personal computer Elective | Elective | |
| CUVCRS13B | Store finished work Elective | Elective | |
| Hand Skills | BSBDES301A | Explore the use of colour | Core |
| CUVCOR08B | Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept | Core | |
| BSBDES303A | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | Core | |
| Computer Skills | CUVVSP11B | Apply techniques to produce digital images | Elective |
| BSBDES302A | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | Core | |
| CUVDES04B | Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief Core Portfolio Skills |
Core | |
| Portfolio Skills | CUVCOR03B | Develop, refine and communicate concept for own work | Core |
| BSBDES403A | Develop and extend skills and practice Elective | Core | |
| CUVCRS11B | Select and prepare work for exhibition Elective | Core |
This qualification is accredited by NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) and is a Nationally Recognised Training qualification.
