To receive this qualification, you must complete 17 units in total, comprising of 7 core units and 10 elective units.<p>Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.<p>Full-time study program is delivered in 4 terms across 2 semesters. Each semester comprises of 20 weeks of blended delivery. An average weekly attendance is 18 hours over 4 days per week. Learners complete approximately 50% of the program in each semester, starting with foundation design skills in their first semester and progressing to more challenging skills and more complex briefs in their second semester.<p>Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.<p>You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.