Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
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The Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication is designed to introduce you to basic marketing concepts while developing a comprehensive understanding of consumer behaviour, leadership skills and networking.
Graduating from this qualification will enable you to provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others, however graduates will typically report to a more senior marketing practitioner.
Students are provided with the training they need to work within the business environment in a variety of roles within Australia and internationally such as:
- Direct Marketing Officer
- Market Research Assistant
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Officer
- Public Relations Officer
Are you a domestic or international student?
Course Structure
- Marketing Activities
- Consumer Behaviour
- Complex Documents
- Marketing Communication A
- Marketing Communication B
- Presentation Skills
- Marketing Ideas
- Fundamentals of Public Relations
- Products and Services
- Digital Media
- Stakeholder Interactions
- Creative Collaboration
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) is available for all courses, subjects and units of learning and competency being offered by APC and APC Design School.
If you have experience, skills and knowledge in your field of work – you may be eligible or even close to attaining a related qualification.
All vocational courses are assessed through a combination of assessment types that may include examinations, essays, reports, group tasks, portfolios and/or presentations.
Entry Requirements
Academic: Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent.
English language proficiency: General English – Intermediate Level; or English Proficiency Skills test result as per the APC requirements.
To participate in APC courses students need to have certain technical equipment, software and design equipment. Please check this Technology and Equipment Standard for Students.
Sample Timetable
| DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 |
| DAY EVENING CLASS OPTION SAMPLE | ||
| 09:00 - 12:00 | 08:30 - 12:30 | 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject Enhancing Tutorial (SET) | Academic Support Material (ASM) tutorial (online subject) |
| 13:00 - 16:00 | 13:00 - 17:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 |
| Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject Enhancing Tutorial (SET) | Enhance Your Employability Skills (EYES) tutorial |
| EVENING CLASS OPTION SAMPLE | ||
| 14:00 - 17:00 | 08:30 - 12:30 | 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject Enhancing Tutorial (SET) | Academic Support Material (ASM) tutorial (online subject) |
| 18:00 - 21:00 | 13:00 - 17:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 |
| Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject Enhancing Tutorial (SET) | Enhance Your Employability Skills (EYES) tutorial |
- International students are expected to attend and study 20 timetabled hours per week.
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Bundle and Save on Visa Costs
Course bundling is when you apply for a series of related courses, instead of just one course, saving you money on your visa costs.
For example, if you are interested in a Certificate II or Certificate III course, you can combine it into a bundle with a related Certificate IV course. Or combine a Certificate IV course with a related Diploma and Advanced Diploma.
