Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging
Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging
CUA50925
BOI1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have professional level specialised, technical and theoretical skills to plan, carry out and evaluate photo imaging services. The outcomes of this qualification apply to a range of industry contexts in commercial, domestic portrait, media, wedding, illustrative, institutional and art photography work environments, among others. These may be within organisations or of an independent nature.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Photographer, Compositor, and Digital Retoucher. It may also provide a pathway to other photography and photo imaging job roles.
Practice at this level is underpinned by application of design theory and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Seventeen (17)- Four (4) core units plus
- Thirteen (13) elective units, of which:
- Six (6) elective units must be selected from Group A
- Three (3) elective units must be selected from Group B
- An additional two (2) elective units must be from Groups A and/or B
- Two (2) elective units may be selected from the remaining listed electives, or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core units
These units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODH18 | CUAPHI531 | Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODH73 | CUAPHI523 | Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODH71 | CUAPHI533 | Explore and apply photo lighting techniques | 80 | Unit of competency |
| ODG28 | CUAPHI532 | Research and apply photo imaging trends and emerging technologies | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A
At least six (6) elective units must be selected from Group A.
3. Elective Units: Group B
Up to three (3) elective units must be selected from Group B.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGR7 | CUA50920 | Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Individuals must produce a folio of digital imaging work that demonstrates the application of technical skills and knowledge equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 4 or above.
Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience or formal study.
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