Delivered in secondary schools as part of the VETiS (VET in schools) program, this course is suitable for students who perform and are interested in a career in the music industry.

Elective areas include songwriting, recording, ensemble skills, music technology, career planning and more.

This course will prepare and train you for a career or further education as a musician, sound engineer or artistic manager in either freelance or organisational environments.

• Location:
  Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Information Technology and Creative Industries
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Industry
• Course code:
  CUS30109
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

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To prepare and train students for a career or futher education as a musician, sound engineer or artist manager in either freelance or organisational environments.

Core Units

• Implement Copyright Arrangements

  Unit code

  CUFCMP301A

• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures

  Unit code

  CUSOHS301A

• Work Effectively in the Music Industry

  Unit code

  CUSIND301A

Elective Units

• Play Music From Simple Written Notation

  Unit code

  CUSMPF204A

• Make a Music Demo

  Unit code

  CUSMPF304A

• Compose Simple Songs or Musical Pieces

  Unit code

  CUSMCP301A

• Write Song Lyrics

  Unit code

  CUSMCP302A

• Develop Simple Musical Pieces Using Electronic Media

  Unit code

  CUSMCP303A

• Incorporate Music Technology Into Performance

  Unit code

  CUSMPF202A

• Contribute to Backup Accompaniment

  Unit code

  CUSMPF303A

• Notate Music

  Unit code

  CUSMLT303A

• Plan a Career in the Creative Arts Industry

  Unit code

  CUSIND302A

• Work Effectively With Diversity

  Unit code

  BSBDIV301A

• Repair and Maintain Audio Equipment

  Unit code

  CUESOU01C

• Apply a General Knowledge of Lighting to Work Activities

  Unit code

  CUELGT09B

• Promote Innovation in a Team Environment

  Unit code

  BSBINN301A

• Assist With Sound Recordings

  Unit code

  CUSSOU201A

• Operate Computing Packages

  Unit code

  ICAU2006B

Specialist Units

• Develop Technical Skills in Performance

  Unit code

  CUSMPF301A

• Prepare for Performances

  Unit code

  CUSMPF302A

• Develop Improvisation Skills

  Unit code

  CUSMPF305A

• Apply Knowledge of Genre to Music Making

  Unit code

  CUSMLT301A

• Develop and Apply Aural-Perception Skills

  Unit code

  CUSMLT302A

• Develop Ensemble Skills for Playing or Singing Music

  Unit code

  CUSMPF203A

To achieve the qualification, a total of 11 units consisting of 3 core units , 6 specialist units and 2 elective units must be successfully achieved. The two elective units may be selected from the specialist and elective units list within the Training Package or may include any unit of competency packaged at Certificate III level from any endorsed Training Package. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

VETiS Programs

Program consists of 14 units to be successfully achieved

Units 1 and 2: three compulsory and five electives

Units 3 and 4: six compulsory units

• TAFE: School Choice
• Year 12: Not Applicable
• International: Not Applicable
• Mature: Not Applicable