Turn your love for music into a career. Learn the basics of live sound and to produce original music by developing a range of skills including editing and MIDI sequencing.

This course is delivered in secondary schools as part of the VETiS (VET in schools) program.

• Location:
  Industry
• Other locations:

  VETiS only

• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Information Technology and Creative Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  CUS30209
• Duration:
  2 months
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• assistant sound mixer
• audiovisual operator
• casual technician
• live sound assistant
• music producer

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

Core Units

• Work Effectively With Others

  Unit code

  BSBWOR203A

• Manage Own Work and Learning

  Unit code

  CUECOR01C

• Source and Apply Entertainment Industry Knowledge

  Unit code

  CUEIND01C

• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures

  Unit code

  CUSOHS301A

• Implement Copyright Arrangements

  Unit code

  CUFCMP301A

• Perform Basic Sound Editing

  Unit code

  CUFSOU204A

Elective Units

• Install and Operate Follow Spots

  Unit code

  CUELGT03C

• Prepare, Install and Test Lighting Equipment

  Unit code

  CUFLGT301A

• Plan a Career in the Creative Arts Industry

  Unit code

  CUSIND302A

• Repair and Maintain Audio Equipment

  Unit code

  CUESOU01C

• Operate Professional Audio Equipment

  Unit code

  CUESOU03C

• Manage and Compile Audio Replay Material

  Unit code

  CUESOU09B

• Work Effectively With Diversity

  Unit code

  BSBDIV301A

• Provide Event Staging Support

  Unit code

  SITXEVT002A

• Incorporate Music Technology Into Performance

  Unit code

  CUSMPF202A

• Contribute to Backup Accompaniment

  Unit code

  CUSMPF303A

• Assist With Sound Recordings

  Unit code

  CUSSOU201A

• Compose Simple Songs or Musical Pieces

  Unit code

  CUSMCP301A

Specialised Units

• Provide Sound Reinforcement

  Unit code

  CUSSOU301A

• Record and Mix a Basic Music Demo

  Unit code

  CUSSOU302A

• Apply a General Knowledge of Audio to Work Activities

  Unit code

  CUESOU07B

• Select and Manage Microphone and Other Audio Input Sources

  Unit code

  CUESOU08B

• Set Up and Disassemble Audio Equipment

  Unit code

  CUSSOU303A

To attain the Certificate III in Technical Production, participants must complete a total number of 11 units.

4 core units plus

4 specialist units plus

3 elective units

One elective unit must be selected from the specialist and elective units listed in the CUS09 Training Package under the packaging rules for the above course. The remaining two elective units may be selected from the specialist and elective units listed in the CUS09 Training Package or may include any unit of competency packaged at Certificate III level from any endorsed Training Package. No more than two specialist or elective units previously achieved as part of another qualification may be counted towards the qualification. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

VETiS Program

Program consists of 15 units to be successfully achieved:

Units 1 and 2: three compulsory and five elective units

Units 3 and 4: five compulsory units

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