Certificate IV in Design

About the course

Certificate IV in Design builds core design fundamentals and helps you explore different design directions before progressing to further study. You’ll develop practical skills through hands-on studio work, learning how to generate ideas, communicate concepts and produce design outcomes. Delivered on campus at Brunswick, this vocational qualification supports entry-level pathways in design and creative industries. The programme trains digital design tools, visual production, and portfolio development for creative workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles supporting creative and design teams across areas such as graphic and communication design, merchandising, product and interior design. You may work as a junior designer or design assistant, contributing to concept development, layout and visual communication tasks. This Certificate IV provides a vocational foundation to start work or progress into further design study. Preparing graduates for junior designer, production assistant, and multimedia support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)