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Certificate III in Screen and Media

This is a starting qualification for people who want to work behind the scenes in screen, media and radio, in roles like editing assistant, camera assistant, podcast producer or assistant sound technician.

  • Duration: 4 months to 1 year
  • Study mode: Online and on campus
  • Course code: CUA31020

Where you can study this course

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  • Melbourne Polytechnic

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    13 campuses
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    What students say

    A number of students find the organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, while some rate the facilities and campus highly.

  • TAFE NSW

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    Campuses
    16 campuses
    Duration
    4 months to 1 year
    Study mode
    Varies by campus
    Full fee
    $8,350
    Eligible students: subsidised from $1,320, concession $240

    What students say

    Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.

  • Charles Darwin University

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    12 campuses
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    What students say

    Students often praise the facilities and campus, while some value student support and course content. Some found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on trainers and teaching, with communication also a concern.

  • TAFE Gippsland

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    11 campuses
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  • TAFE Queensland

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    4 campuses
    Duration
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    Study mode
    Varies by campus
    Full fee
    $5,305
    Eligible students: subsidised from $3,070, concession $2,325

    What students say

    Many students rate the facilities and campus highly. Some found course content and organisation and admin frustrating, while opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching.

  • TAFE SA

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    26 campuses
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    What students say

    Students rate the trainers, teaching, facilities and campus highly, though some found the organisation, admin and communication frustrating; opinions are mixed on facilities and campus.

  • Box Hill Institute

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    4 campuses
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    What students say

    Students speak highly of the trainers and teaching, with the campus and facilities also well regarded. Many found student support frustrating, along with organisation and communication.

  • The Gordon

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    Campuses
    Geelong City Campus
    Duration
    Not stated by provider
    Study mode
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    Full fee
    $5,989
    Eligible students: subsidised from $1,679, concession $335

    What students say

    Students rate the trainers and teaching highly, along with the student support and course content. Some found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on student support and course content.

Last reviewed 20 September 2026.

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Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check the ones you are considering.

  • Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

  • an interest in how screen and media productions come together
  • a willingness to work as part of a team under direction
  • good communication skills for staying clear with others on set
  • a careful attitude to safety around sets, studios and equipment

What will you learn?

You learn the basics every production relies on: how the creative arts industry is put together and where you fit in it, how to think through problems with a team when something changes mid-shoot, and how to work safely around sets, studios and equipment. Most people in these jobs begin by supporting someone more experienced and pick up specialist skills on the job as they go. It suits someone after a way in rather than a narrow technical specialisation.

  • Working in creative teams
  • Problem solving on set
  • Work health and safety
  • How the screen industry works

Units of competency (3 core, 8 elective)

The qualification is made up of 11 units. Everyone completes the 3 core units below, and the remaining 8 are electives chosen from the list on training.gov.au, so they vary by provider. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Data from training.gov.au and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).